Vinaes (Possibly) Wreck
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Status | Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist |
|
Vinaes (possibly) Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM) |
49 48.173 N,0 55.6 W |
| Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees |
|
| Wreck Depth | 44 m |
| Water Depth | 47 m |
| Water Level Effect | always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum | Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name | VINAES (POSSIBLY) |
| Type | steam ship |
| Flag | NO |
| Length | 70.1 m |
| Width | 10.7 m |
| Tonnage | 1107 |
| Tonnage Type | gross |
| Cargo | coal |
| Conspic Visual | not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar | not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk | Jun 8, 1917 |
| Original Detection Year | 1917 |
| Last Detection Year | 2023 |
| Original Source | published World War 1 losses |
| Surveying Details | 4.12.78 OB 44MTRS SHOWN IN 494812N, 005530W ON FR 6614 [OCT 1978 EDN]. BR STD. 22.8.90 OB 44MTRS SHOWN IN 494814N, 005530W ON FR 6864 [1984 EDN]. OBSTN IN 494814N, 005531.2W [EUR]. POSN ACCURACY 100MTRS. EXAM'D BY SONAR. LEAST DEPTH 44.9 IN GEN DEPTH 47MTRS. (FR WK RECORDS 1987 NO.14590281). NC 2613. |
| Last Amended Date | Sep 12, 2023 |
Circumstances of loss
SUNK BY SUBMARINE 15M ENE OF BARFLEUR WHILST EN-ROUTE SWANSEA TO ROUEN. (LL WW1).
Nearby Wrecks:
- U 390 (Probably) Wreck 2466.1 M
- Other Wreck 72790 4199.4 M
- Uss Firestone (Possibly) Wreck 5341.6 M
- Lst 376 Wreck 5655.3 M
- Other Wreck 80455 6009.6 M
- Other Wreck 80437 6860.4 M
- Tela (Possibly) Wreck 7553.7 M
- Other Wreck 80431 8033.6 M
- Other Wreck 72761 8106.8 M
- U 390 Wreck 8151.2 M
General Comments
UK NM 94/24