Vine Branch (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Vine branch (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 14.521 N,5 37.708 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.242017
  • Longitude: -5.628467
Wreck Depth 31 m
Water Depth 36 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name VINE BRANCH (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GR
Length 103.6 m
Width 14 m
Draught 7.3
Sonar Length 20.1
Sonar Width 3.8
Shadow Height 3.8
Orientation 133
Tonnage 3442
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 11, 1917
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 2009
Original Source other
Surveying Details H2326/75 30.9.76 WK LOCATED BY MAGNETOMETER IN 501430.5N, 053740W [OGB] USING DECCA. ?VINEBRANCH. DIVERS REPORT WK LIES WSW/ENE IN GEN DEPTH OF 120FT. WELL BROKEN UP, BETWEEN BOILERS AND BOWS WRECKAGE IS FLAT, BUT BOWS STAND UPRIGHT. AFT OF ENGINE WK IS QUITE FLAT WITH ONLY THE HONEYCOMBE STRUCTURE SHOWING THROUGH SAND. A PILE OF WRECKAGE ABOUT 9FT HIGH FOUND BEHIND THE AFTER SECTION. FITTINGS AND ENGINE PIECES ARE SCATTERED AROUND IN THE VICINITY. (E GILES, 18.5.76). INS AS WK 31MTRS. BR STD. HH100/351/01 20.10.89 DIVED ON IN AUG 1989 IN 501429N, 053740W USING DECCA. DIVERS REPORT WK WELL BROKEN AND SCATTERED OVER A WIDE AREA. E/S SHOWS THAT NOTHING STANDS MORE THAN 2MTRS HIGH. (M R ROWLEY, 17.9.89). NCA. HH100/351/04 15.3.91 DIVED 30.6.88 IN 501433.5N, 053742W USING DECCA. IN GEN DEPTH 41MTRS [HW]. BOILERS STAND 4MTRS HIGH. (R A MAPPLEBECK, 6.1.91). NCA. HH100/351/19 18.12.02 DIVED IN 5014.522N, 0537.705W [WGD] USING GPS. STANDS 2MTRS HIGH BY E/S. WIDTH 10MTRS. HT 3.8MTRS BY DEPTH GAUGE. NO SCOUR. NO DEBRIS. SEABED SAND & GRAVEL. WK GENERALLY FLATTENED. TWO BOILERS AND DRIVESHAFT INTACT AND CORRECTLY ALIGNED. FOUR BLADED IRON PROP STILL ATTACHED ALTHOUGH ONE BLADE BROKEN OFF. BOILERS ARE THE HIGHEST POINT. (G J LOCKETT). AMEND POSN. BR STD. 14.12.09 A 10 INCH HIGH BRASS LETTER 'R' WAS RECOVERED FROM THE BOW AREA. A LETTER 'B' HAS APPARENTLY BEEN RECOVERED PREVIOUSLY. ALTHOUGH THIS POINTS TOWARDS 'VINE BRANCH' THIS VESSEL WAS TORPEDOED AND SEEN TO SINK WITH ALL HANDS SW OF IRELAND, THE NAME AND POSN BEING GIVEN IN U55'S WAR DIARY. (G J LOCKETT, REPORT DTD 21.8.09). NO POSN GIVEN IN LLWW1 LOSSES. NCA. 15.12.11 LOCATED 13.10.09 IN 5014.521N, 0537.708W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 31.14 IN GEN DEPTH 35.0MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 20.1MTRS, WIDTH 3.8MTRS, HT 3.86MTRS. LIES 133/313 DEGS WITH BOWS SE. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. (FUGRO OSAE, HI 1157). BR STD.
Last Amended Date Dec 15, 2011

Circumstances of loss

EX-CASTELLA, EX-FANNI, EX-RUGBY. BUILT IN 1878 BY W GREY & CO OF WEST HARTLEPOOL. GREEK FLAG, HOME PORT PIRAEUS. TWO BOILERS, COMPOUND EXPANSION ENGINE OF 175 HP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE SWANSEA FOR NAPLES. TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY U 47 IN THE BRISTOL CHANNEL. (DODS)

General Comments

WELL BROKEN AND SCATTERED, WIDTH & HT BY DIVER

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 50 14.521 N,5 37.708 W
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FAQ

Where is the VINE BRANCH (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The VINE BRANCH (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 50 14.521 N,5 37.708 W.

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

The VINE BRANCH (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 31 meters and is located at coordinates 50 14.521 N,5 37.708 W.

How deep is the seabed around the VINE BRANCH (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the VINE BRANCH (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 36 meters deep.

When did the VINE BRANCH (POSSIBLY) sink?

The VINE BRANCH (POSSIBLY) sank on Apr 11, 1917.

When was the wreck of the VINE BRANCH (POSSIBLY) discovered?

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

What country did the VINE BRANCH (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The VINE BRANCH (POSSIBLY) belonged to GR.

What was the tonnage of the VINE BRANCH (POSSIBLY)?

The VINE BRANCH (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 3442 tons.

What type of wreck is the VINE BRANCH (POSSIBLY)?

The VINE BRANCH (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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