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
  • Latitude: 49.802883
  • Longitude: -0.926667
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).

General Comments

UK NM 94/24

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FAQ

Where is the VINAES (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The VINAES (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 49 48.173 N,0 55.6 W.

How deep is the VINAES (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The VINAES (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 44 meters and is located at coordinates 49 48.173 N,0 55.6 W.

How deep is the seabed around the VINAES (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the VINAES (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 47 meters deep.

When did the VINAES (POSSIBLY) sink?

The VINAES (POSSIBLY) sank on Jun 8, 1917.

When was the wreck of the VINAES (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the VINAES (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1917.

What country did the VINAES (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The VINAES (POSSIBLY) belonged to NO.

What cargo was the VINAES (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The VINAES (POSSIBLY) was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the VINAES (POSSIBLY)?

The VINAES (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 1107 tons.

What type of wreck is the VINAES (POSSIBLY)?

The VINAES (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.