N Verberckmoes (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
N verberckmoes (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 47.36 N,4 46.754 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.789333
  • Longitude: -4.779233
Wreck Depth 36 m
Water Depth 41 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name N VERBERCKMOES (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag FR
Length 76.2 m
Width 10.1 m
Draught 7.3
Sonar Length 80
Sonar Width 20
Shadow Height 5.4
Orientation 120
Tonnage 1353
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 14, 1917
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 2011
Original Source other
Surveying Details 1917 SANK IN 504800N, 044500W. (BOT, DOCKET M71324). 4.5.78 4.5.78 CHARTED AS WK USC PA 20MTRS IN 504800N, 044500W [OGB]. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NC 1178. 1.8.02 1.8.02 [EUT] POSN: 5048.031N, 0445.065W. NE 1156. 10.12.09 10.12.09 SINKNG POSN GIVEN AS 504730N, 044500W. (LL WW1). NCA. 10.8.11 10.8.11 NOT LOCATED IN 5048.031N, 0445.065W BY M/B. (FUGRO OSAE, HI 1157). 25.8.11 25.8.11 WK LOCATED IN 5047.360N, 0446.754W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 36.57 IN GEN DEPTH 41.7MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 80MTRS, WIDTH 20MTRS, HT 5.4MTRS. LIES 120/300 DEGS WITH BOWS SE. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. (FUGRO OSAE, HI 1557). POSSIBLY THIS VESSEL. AMEND WK 36MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Aug 26, 2011

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1890 BY J REDHEAD & SONS, SOUTH SHIELDS. OWNED AT THE TIME OF LOSS BY CIE DES BATEAUX A VAPEUR DU NORD. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 189 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE SWANSEA FOR HOME PORT OF DUNKIRK. TORPEDOED BY UC 51. 4 LIVES LOST. (LL WW1, DODS, SIBI). NAME GIVEN AS N VERBERCKMOENS. (WRECKSITE.EU & UBOAT.NET).

General Comments

BROKEN, HIGH POINTS CENTRE & SE END

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FAQ

Where is the N VERBERCKMOES (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The N VERBERCKMOES (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 50 47.36 N,4 46.754 W.

How deep is the N VERBERCKMOES (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The N VERBERCKMOES (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 36 meters and is located at coordinates 50 47.36 N,4 46.754 W.

How deep is the seabed around the N VERBERCKMOES (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the N VERBERCKMOES (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 41 meters deep.

When did the N VERBERCKMOES (POSSIBLY) sink?

The N VERBERCKMOES (POSSIBLY) sank on Aug 14, 1917.

When was the wreck of the N VERBERCKMOES (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the N VERBERCKMOES (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1917.

What country did the N VERBERCKMOES (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The N VERBERCKMOES (POSSIBLY) belonged to FR.

What cargo was the N VERBERCKMOES (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The N VERBERCKMOES (POSSIBLY) was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the N VERBERCKMOES (POSSIBLY)?

The N VERBERCKMOES (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 1353 tons.

What type of wreck is the N VERBERCKMOES (POSSIBLY)?

The N VERBERCKMOES (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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