W F Vint Wreck
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Wreck Category | dangerous wreck |
| Status | Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist |
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W f vint Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM) |
53 26.02 N,1 2.391 E |
| Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees |
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| Water Depth | 15 m |
| Water Level Effect | always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum | Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name | W F VINT |
| Type | ferry |
| Flag | GB |
| Length | 18.3 m |
| Conspic Visual | not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar | not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk | Aug 12, 1957 |
| Original Detection Year | 1957 |
| Last Detection Year | 1958 |
| Original Source | national coast guard or patrol |
| Surveying Details | H4609/57 14.8.57 SMALL FERRY, LENGTH 50 TO 60FT, SUNK IN 532600N, 010230E, APPROX. (LL 13.8.57). SUNK BUT WITH BOW STILL ABOVE WATER. (HUMBER RADIO, 12.8.57). NCA YET. H4609/57 18.8.57 WK DEPTH 34FT IN 532600N, 010200E. (TH, GT YARMOUTH). NCA YET. H4609/57 11.12.58 COULD NOT BE FOUND DURING SEARCH 2 MILES RADIUS AROUND REPD POSN. (HMS SCOTT, 14.8.58). NCA. SEP 2019/000300377 18.12.19 NOT LOCATED USING M/B. (CLINTON MARINE, HI 1596). NCA |
| Last Amended Date | Dec 18, 2019 |
Circumstances of loss
SANK WHILE UNDER TOW OF S TUG GEORGE V FROM SUNDERLAND TO SOUTHEND-ON-SEA.
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