Hms Vindictive Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status lifted
Hms vindictive Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 14.25 N,2 55.417 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.237500
  • Longitude: 2.923617
Water Depth 2 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS VINDICTIVE
Type blockship
Flag GB
Length 104.2 m
Width 17.5 m
Tonnage 5750
Tonnage Type displacement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 10, 1918
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 1927
Original Source other
Markers 2 FIXED WK MARKING LTS
Last Amended Date Aug 13, 2007

Surveying Details

30.9.19 WK OF HMS VINDICTIVE REMAINS ALONGSIDE THE EASTERN JETTY AT OSTENDE. (VICE-ADMIRAL, DOVER) SHOWN AS STF PA. - NM 1657/19. H454/20 17.1.20 2 FIXED WHITE LTS ESTABLISHED ON A SUBSTANTIAL STEEL TRIPOD ON STARBOARD AFT OF WK. TRIPOD STANDS 20FT ABOVE DECK LEVEL. HMS VINDICTIVE LIES 356DEGS, 1300FT FROM OSTENDE OLD LTHO. (NAVAL SALVAGE ADVISER, OSTENDE) - NM 269/20. H5597/20 10.8.20 OSTENDE HARBOUR ENTIRELY CLOSED AT MIDNIGHT 14.8.20 UNTIL SALVAGE OPS IN CONNECTION WITH REFLOATING OF HMS VINDICTIVE ARE COMPLETED. (BELGIAN NM 98/20, NAVAL SALVAGE ADVISER, OSTENDE, 6.8.20, CINC NORE, 10.8.20) - NM 1286/20. H5597/20 21.8.20 WK REFLOATED & MOVED FURTHER INSHORE TO BE BROKEN UP, LIES PARALLEL TO EASTERN BREAKWATER. POSN NOW 511415N, 025525E, OR 036DEGS, 1000FT FROM THE OLD LTHO. (CLAUDE SINCLAIR, NAVAL SALVAGE ADVISER, OSTENDE & CINC NORE, 20.8.20) - NM 1333/20. H6283/20 4.9.20 REPEAT OF ABOVE. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED) AMENDED TO STF IN AMENDED POSN. BA 125. H3085/26 GIVES DATE OF SINKING ETC. NCA. H6345/26 4.11.26 NOW SHOWN AS DWP WITH 2 LTS. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED) BA 125. H1797/27 26.10.27 DELETE. (BELGIAN HO, 18.10.27) AMENDED TO LIFT. DELETE. - NM ACTION.

Circumstances of loss

ARROGANT CLASS CRUISER, BUILT 1899 AT CHATHAM DOCKYARD, WITH TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 10,000HP, TWIN SHAFT. SUNK AS A BLOCKSHIP AT OSTENDE. (SHIPS OF ROYAL NAVY & WARSHIPS OF WW1 [PHOTO])

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FAQ

Where is the HMS VINDICTIVE wreck located?

The HMS VINDICTIVE wreck is located at coordinates 51 14.25 N,2 55.417 E.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS VINDICTIVE?

The seabed around the HMS VINDICTIVE lies at approximately 2 meters deep.

When did the HMS VINDICTIVE sink?

The HMS VINDICTIVE sank on May 10, 1918.

When was the wreck of the HMS VINDICTIVE discovered?

The wreck of the HMS VINDICTIVE was discovered in 1918.

What country did the HMS VINDICTIVE belong to?

The HMS VINDICTIVE belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS VINDICTIVE?

The HMS VINDICTIVE had a tonnage of 5750 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS VINDICTIVE?

The HMS VINDICTIVE is classified as a blockship.

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