Vliehors Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Vliehors Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		40 38 N,8 45 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 40.633333
  • Longitude: -8.750000
Water Depth 3 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name VLIEHORS
Type yacht
Flag NL
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 13, 1975
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1975
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 18.9.75 18.9.75 STRANDED S OF AVEIRO BAR. (LL, 18.9.75). NCA, POSN 403800N, 084500W FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Mar 20, 2001

Circumstances of loss

18.9.75 DRIVEN ASHORE ON SANDY COAST SOUTH OF AVEIRO BAR IN HEAVY WEATHER. REPD BADLY HOLED & DAMAGED. CREW SAFE. (LL, 18.9.75).

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FAQ

Where is the VLIEHORS wreck located?

The VLIEHORS wreck is located at coordinates 40 38 N,8 45 W.

How deep is the seabed around the VLIEHORS?

The seabed around the VLIEHORS lies at approximately 3 meters deep.

When did the VLIEHORS sink?

The VLIEHORS sank on Sep 13, 1975.

When was the wreck of the VLIEHORS discovered?

The wreck of the VLIEHORS was discovered in 1975.

What country did the VLIEHORS belong to?

The VLIEHORS belonged to NL.

What type of wreck is the VLIEHORS?

The VLIEHORS is classified as a yacht.

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