Vaclite (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Vaclite (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 19.27 N,7 13.212 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.321167
  • Longitude: -7.220200
Wreck Depth 117.41 m
Water Depth 124 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name VACLITE (POSSIBLY)
Type tanker
Flag GB
Sonar Length 46.1
Sonar Width 14.32
Shadow Height 6.7
Orientation 315
Tonnage 5026
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 30, 1940
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 2024
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Jan 30, 2025

Surveying Details

H095/39 3.3.40 SUNK IN 492000N, 070400W. (LLOYDS, WESTERN APPS LIST AND LETTER 3.3.40). NCA. H3823/78 1.3.79 WK LOCATED IN 1978 IN 492000N, 071200W USING DECCA. LEAST DEPTH 59 IN GEN DEPTH 65FMS. (E GILES, 16.1.79). INS AS WK 108MTRS. NE 2649. RSDRA2023000324471 16.01.24 FEATURE FOUND 2023; LOCATED IN 4919.278N, 0713.228W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 114.99MTRS IN GEN DEPTHS 125MTRS. HT 10MTRS. NFS. (XOCEAN H102-001). AMEND NDW 114MTRS. RSDRA2024000257197 05.11.24 EXAM'D 14.01.24; LOCATED IN 4919.270N, 0713.212W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 117.42MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 124MTRS. LENGTH 46.1MTRS, WIDTH 14.32MTRS, HT 6.7MTRS. ORIENTATION 315/135DEGS. INTACT WITH SEABED. (BRITISH GOVERNMENT SURVEY, XOCEAN HI1840-H525-21506). AMEND NDW 117MTRS IN REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE U55. (WW2SL & AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES).

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FAQ

Where is the VACLITE (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The VACLITE (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 49 19.27 N,7 13.212 W.

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

The VACLITE (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 117.41 meters and is located at coordinates 49 19.27 N,7 13.212 W.

How deep is the seabed around the VACLITE (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the VACLITE (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 124 meters deep.

When did the VACLITE (POSSIBLY) sink?

The VACLITE (POSSIBLY) sank on Jan 30, 1940.

When was the wreck of the VACLITE (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the VACLITE (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1940.

What country did the VACLITE (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The VACLITE (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the VACLITE (POSSIBLY)?

The VACLITE (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 5026 tons.

What type of wreck is the VACLITE (POSSIBLY)?

The VACLITE (POSSIBLY) is classified as a tanker.

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