Vulcan Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category distributed remains of wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Vulcan Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		56 5.26 N,3 9.185 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 56.087667
  • Longitude: -3.153083
Water Depth 0 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name VULCAN
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 43 m
Width 6.8 m
Draught 3.8
Tonnage 235
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo iron ingots
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 15, 1882
Original Detection Year 2013
Last Detection Year 2020
Original Source diver
Surveying Details 26.2.13 WK LIES ON EAST VOWS ROCK. HAS BEEN IDENTIFED BY RECOVERED BELL. NO SIGN OF ENGINE OR BOILER WHICH MAY HAVE BEEN SALVED. (DIVER MAGAZINE, MARCH 2012). POSN 5605.260N, 0319.185W NCA.
Last Amended Date Mar 6, 2020

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1874 BY R DIXON, MIDDLESBROUGH. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY E HARRIS, MIDDLESBROUGH. ONE BOILER, COMPOUND EXPANSION ENGINE OF 235 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE MIDDLESBROUGH FOR GRANGEMOUTH. DROVE ASHORE AT NIGHT IN HEAVY RAIN AND SW FORCE 10 WIND. ABANDONED IN SMALL BOAT LEAVING 3 ON BOARD. TUG SAILED FROM BURNTISLAND BUT VESSEL HAD SUNK. THREE LIVES LOST. (SIBI).

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FAQ

Where is the VULCAN wreck located?

The VULCAN wreck is located at coordinates 56 5.26 N,3 9.185 W.

When did the VULCAN sink?

The VULCAN sank on Oct 15, 1882.

When was the wreck of the VULCAN discovered?

The wreck of the VULCAN was discovered in 2013.

What country did the VULCAN belong to?

The VULCAN belonged to GB.

What cargo was the VULCAN carrying?

The VULCAN was carrying iron ingots.

What was the tonnage of the VULCAN?

The VULCAN had a tonnage of 235 tons.

What type of wreck is the VULCAN?

The VULCAN is classified as a steam ship.

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