Vyc 18 Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Vyc 18 Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 15.935 N,4 0.019 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.265583
  • Longitude: -4.000317
Water Depth 38 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name VYC 18
Type lighter
Cargo grain
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 18, 1956
Original Detection Year 1956
Last Detection Year 1994
Original Source other
Surveying Details H1583/56 12.3.56 NDW IN 501554N, 035957W [OGB]. (C-IN-C PLYMOUTH). BR STD. 22.4.70 IT IS REPORTED THAT THE VESSEL BAYAWAHHA [1121TONS NET, 1159TONS GROSS, BUILT IN 1911] WAS SUNK ON 31.12.16 ON ROUTE PLYMOUTH TO DARTMOUTH WITH CARGO OF WHEAT AND LIES CLOSE NW TO THIS WRECK. (REPORT BY MR ROUNDTREE ON VISIT TO DEPT ON 22.4.70). 22.4.70 LLOYDS CANNOT TRACE THE BAYAWAHHA. (TELECOM LLOYDS, 22.4.70). H4267/70 24.8.70 REPORT STATES THAT AN EXTENSIVE SEARCH OVER ABOVE POSN REVEALED ONLY A STEEP LEDGE AND SUGGESTS THAT THE WRECK IN THIS POSN AS CHARTED IS THE BAYAWAHHA [SEE WK 18112] OF 1150TONS LOST IN DEC 1916 AND ALSO THAT THE LIGHTER MAY LIE IN THE SPOIL GROUND SW. (D.T.B.CALKIN, SURREY, 18.8.70). H4979/72 2.1.73 NOTHING FOUND AFTER EXTENSIVE E/S & SONAR SEARCH 5C ROUND CHARTED POSN. (HMS WOODLARK, H525 NO 12/72). DELETED. RETAIN POSN FOR FILING ONLY. HH090/594/01 12.7.94 NOT LOCATED BY DCS3 OR E/S. (HMSML GLEANER, HI 594). AMENDED TO ABEY. HH090/594/01 30.11.94 NOT LOCATED. (HMSML GLEANER, HI 594). AMENDED TO DEAD. SEP 2021/000052671 14.4.21 NOT LOCATED IN M/B SURVEY (2020) (CLINTON MARINE SURVEY AB, HI 1679). NFA.
Last Amended Date Apr 14, 2021
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FAQ

Where is the VYC 18 wreck located?

The VYC 18 wreck is located at coordinates 50 15.935 N,4 0.019 W.

How deep is the seabed around the VYC 18?

The seabed around the VYC 18 lies at approximately 38 meters deep.

When did the VYC 18 sink?

The VYC 18 sank on Feb 18, 1956.

When was the wreck of the VYC 18 discovered?

The wreck of the VYC 18 was discovered in 1956.

What cargo was the VYC 18 carrying?

The VYC 18 was carrying grain.

What type of wreck is the VYC 18?

The VYC 18 is classified as a lighter.

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