Hms Vulture Ii Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Hms vulture ii Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		58 29.23 N,4 40.325 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 58.487167
  • Longitude: -4.672083
Wreck Depth 20.46 m
Water Depth 27 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS VULTURE II
Type trawler
Flag GB
Length 35.1 m
Width 6.4 m
Draught 3.4
Sonar Length 38
Sonar Width 10
Shadow Height 5.8
Orientation 135
Tonnage 190
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 16, 1918
Bottom Texture Mud
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 2010
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details H1950/18 16.5.18 POSN 582915N, 044000W. (AN 611/18). 10.12.18 NO NECESSITY IS SEEN FOR DEMOLISHING OR MARKING. WK NOT A DANGER. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED) H3691/19 INS WK [OLD SYMBOL] IN 582915N, 044012W. H3875/26 18.6.26 AMENDED TO NDW (1918) (PA). BR STD. H3085/26 SALVAGE OPERATIONS POSSIBLE. 31.12.80 AMENDED TO WK USC PA 10.0MTRS. (TONNAGE KNOWN). BR STD. 11.12.04 [EUT] POSN: 5829.226N, 0440.281W. NE 2076. 9.2.11 EXAM'D 17.5.09 IN 5829.2346N, 0440.3397W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 21.1 IN GEN DEPTH 27MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 31.1MTRS, WIDTH 8.3MTRS, HT 5.79MTRS. LIES 110/290 DEGS. INTACT, UPRIGHT. (HMS ENTERPRISE, HI 1301). AMEND WK 21MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. SEP 2015/000200999 6.11.15 EXAM'D BY BDC, WK IN 5829.230N, 0440.325W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 20.46MTRS, LENGTH 38MTRS, WIDTH 10MTRS, HT 5.8MTRS, ORIENTATION 135. (DS31, BGS SURVEY 2010). AMEND DW 20.4MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Nov 6, 2015

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1899. HIRED IN 1914. ONE 6 PDR GUN. SANK AFTER COLLISION IN LOCH ERIE POOL. (OFF SCOTLAND).

General Comments

INTACT, UPRIGHT

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FAQ

Where is the HMS VULTURE II wreck located?

The HMS VULTURE II wreck is located at coordinates 58 29.23 N,4 40.325 W.

How deep is the HMS VULTURE II and where exactly is it located?

The HMS VULTURE II lies at a depth of about 20.46 meters and is located at coordinates 58 29.23 N,4 40.325 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS VULTURE II?

The seabed around the HMS VULTURE II lies at approximately 27 meters deep.

When did the HMS VULTURE II sink?

The HMS VULTURE II sank on Mar 16, 1918.

When was the wreck of the HMS VULTURE II discovered?

The wreck of the HMS VULTURE II was discovered in 1918.

What country did the HMS VULTURE II belong to?

The HMS VULTURE II belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS VULTURE II?

The HMS VULTURE II had a tonnage of 190 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS VULTURE II?

The HMS VULTURE II is classified as a trawler.

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