Vesuvio (Possibly) Wreck
| Field |
Value |
| Wreck Category |
non-dangerous wreck |
Vesuvio (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
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50 35.564 N,0 30.529 W |
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
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- Latitude: 50.592733
- Longitude: -0.508817
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| Wreck Depth |
37 m
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| Water Depth |
42 m
|
| Water Level Effect |
always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum |
Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name |
VESUVIO (POSSIBLY) |
|
Type
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steam ship
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| Flag |
GB |
| Length |
74.1 m |
| Width |
10.1 m |
| Draught |
5.5 |
| Sonar Length |
30 |
| Sonar Width |
20 |
| Shadow Height |
3 |
| Orientation |
90 |
| Tonnage |
1391 |
| Tonnage Type |
gross |
| Cargo |
armament,general and mixed goods
|
| Conspic Visual |
not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar |
not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk |
Apr 6, 1916
|
| Bottom Texture |
Gravel |
| Scour Dimensions |
0040.0,,002.6, |
| Original Detection Year |
1916 |
| Last Detection Year |
2002 |
| Original Source |
published World War 1 losses |
| Last Amended Date |
Oct 28, 2002 |
Simplified Wreck Survey
The shipwreck known possibly as the Vesuvio is an underwater obstruction located off the English Channel coast near the UK, positioned at coordinates 50 35.564 N, 0 30.529 W. This historic underwater wreck is the remains of a vessel approximately WWI vintage, measuring around 30 meters in length and 20 meters in width, lying on a gravel seabed with sand ripples and ridges. The site features a well broken structure resting on its port side, oriented east to west with bows facing east, and stands with a least echo sounder depth of 37.0 meters in a general depth of 42 meters. Features identified by divers include a 13-pounder gun on the stern, empty holds, and a missing propeller, with the highest point rising up to 12 meters above the seabed.
Surveying Details
H1284/75 19.6.75 WRECK OF LARGE CARO VESSEL LOCATED 6.6M E.S.E OF OWERS LTV. STERN IN 503526N, 003036W [OGB] USING DECCA. STANDS 25FT HIGH IN 150FT. VESSEL IS CLOSE SOUTH OF LARGE REEF, LIES ON PORT SIDE, BROKEN & SILTED. IDENTIFICATION NOT KNOWN. (R TODD, SPITHEAD MARINE SALVAGE LTD, 20.5.75). CHART AS WK 20FMS [36MTRS]. BR STD. H4121/76 13.1.77 WRECK LOCATED 11.8.76 IN 503533N, 003028W [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 37.2MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 35-43MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 2MTRS. SEABED SEDIMENTARY WITH SAND RIPPLES & RIDGES. DCS3 HT 6MTRS, LENGTH 80MTRS. LYING E/W, BOWS E. APPEARS TO BE LYING AGAINST 7MTR RIDGE. (HMS FOX, HI 52/76). AMEND TO WK 37MTRS IN REVISED POSN. NC 2450. H1310/83/33 15.7.83 DIVED ON 3 & 4.7.83 IN GOOD UNDERWATER VISIBILITY. VESSEL IS BROKEN IN 3 PLACES: AFT OF F'C'SLE, AMIDSHIPS, & FOR'D OF STERN WHEELHOUSE. LIES ON PORT SIDE ON GRAVEL SEABED. APPARENTLY OF WWI VINTAGE - 13PDR GUN ON STERN. APPEARS TO BE A SMALL RAISED QD COASTER OF APPROX 1000 TO 1050 GRT. HIGHEST POINT STANDS 12MTRS ABOVE SEABED. PROPELLER HAS BEEN BLOWN OFF. HOLDS EMPTY. (J SALSBURY, 8.7.83). NCA. HH091/002/01 28.10.02 EXAM'D 12.7.02 IN 5035.564N, 0030.529W [WGD] USING DGPS. SWEPT CLEAR 37.0, FOUL 37.4MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 37.0 IN GEN DEPTH 42MTRS. SCOUR 2.6MTRS DEEP EXTENDS 40MTRS. LENGTH 30MTRS, WIDTH 20MTRS. DCS3 HT 3.0MTRS. LIES 090/270 DEGS. NO MAGNETIC ANOMALY. POORLY DEFINED WK. (NP 1016, HI 1002). AMEND TO SW 37MTRS. BR STD.
Circumstances of loss
EX-CZAR. BUILT IN 1879 BY J LAING, SUNDERLAND. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE GENERAL STEAM NAVIGATION CO, LONDON. TWO BOILERS, COMPOUND EXPANSION ENGINE OF 140HP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE MESSINA FOR LONDON. GENERAL CARGO, INCLUDING AMMUNITION. MINED. SEVEN MEN LOST.
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
50 35.564 N,0 30.529 W
Vesuvio (Possibly) on Wreck Map
Vesuvio (Possibly) Wreck on Google Map
FAQ
Where is the VESUVIO (POSSIBLY) wreck located?
The VESUVIO (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 50 35.564 N,0 30.529 W.
How deep is the VESUVIO (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?
The VESUVIO (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 37 meters and is located at coordinates 50 35.564 N,0 30.529 W.
How deep is the seabed around the VESUVIO (POSSIBLY)?
The seabed around the VESUVIO (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 42 meters deep.
When did the VESUVIO (POSSIBLY) sink?
The VESUVIO (POSSIBLY) sank on Apr 6, 1916.
When was the wreck of the VESUVIO (POSSIBLY) discovered?
The wreck of the VESUVIO (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1916.
What country did the VESUVIO (POSSIBLY) belong to?
The VESUVIO (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.
What cargo was the VESUVIO (POSSIBLY) carrying?
The VESUVIO (POSSIBLY) was carrying armament,general and mixed goods.
What was the tonnage of the VESUVIO (POSSIBLY)?
The VESUVIO (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 1391 tons.
What type of wreck is the VESUVIO (POSSIBLY)?
The VESUVIO (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.
General Comments
BROKEN IN 3 PLACES, POORLY DEFINED ON DCS3