Where is the VESUVIUS wreck located?

The VESUVIUS wreck is located at coordinates 50 24.15 N,5 28.3 W.

How deep is the seabed around the VESUVIUS?

The seabed around the VESUVIUS lies at approximately 51 meters deep.

The VESUVIUS sank on Nov 9, 1923.

The wreck of the VESUVIUS was discovered in 1923.

The VESUVIUS had a tonnage of 244 tons.

The VESUVIUS is classified as a gunboat.

Field	Value
Wreck Category	non-dangerous wreck
Status	Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Vesuvius Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM)	50 24.15 N,5 28.3 W
Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees	Latitude: 50.402500 Longitude: -5.471667
Water Depth	51 m
Water Level Effect	always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum	Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name	VESUVIUS
Type	gunboat
Flag	GB
Tonnage	244
Tonnage Type	gross
Conspic Visual	not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar	not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk	Nov 9, 1923
Original Detection Year	1923
Last Detection Year	1970
Original Source	Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details	H7952/23 19.11.23 H7952/23 19.11.23 SUNK 10M N OF GODREVY POINT. (HYDRO & LL). CHART AS NDW (WRECK 1923) (PD) IN 502409N, 052818W. BR STD. H7613/52 15.9.70 H7613/52 15.9.70 NOT SHOWN ON NC 1149. AMENDED TO DEAD. [COULD BE NDW IN 502421N, 052724W - SEE WK RECORD 16498].
Last Amended Date	Aug 1, 2014

VESSEL, BUILT 1874, FOUNDERED 10M N OF GODREVY POINT WHILST BEING TOWED TO NEWPORT TO BE BROKEN UP. (HYDRO & LL).

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