Vanadis (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Vanadis (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 2.469 N,2 54.943 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.041150
  • Longitude: -2.915717
Water Depth -4 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name VANADIS (POSSIBLY)
Type sailing vessel
Length 56.4 m
Width 10.7 m
Draught 10.1
Orientation 45
Cargo timber
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 2, 1903
Original Detection Year 1991
Last Detection Year 2010
Original Source aerial photography or satellite imagery
Last Amended Date Jul 30, 2010

Surveying Details

31.10.91 STF, LYING SW/NE, SHOWN IN 540227.5N, 025452W ON PHOTOPLOT PG 2037 - LP1. (VERTICAL PHOT. V NERC MOD 5/90 DTD 30.4.90, INDEX NO.1922 & 1923/171). NC 1552 3.2.98 NOW CHARTED AS STP, AS CARRIES INTER-TIDAL TINT. NE 1552. 30.7.10 SHOWN IN 5402.469N, 0254.943W [WGD] ON BA 1552 (PLAN: HEYSHAM) [EDN 6 DTD 25.12.08]. 30.7.10 COULD BE THE REMAINS OF 'VANADIS'. (S CANT, ENGLISH HERITAGE, EMAIL DTD 27.7.10). NCA. 30.7.10 AT MOST EXPOSED STATE SOME112 FRAMES VISIBLE, WITH STEM AND STERN POSTS, PLANKING, IRON WORK AND PART OF THE KEELSON INCLUDING A FOREMAST STEP. PERIODICLY COVERED AND REBURIED. (ADU REPORT MAY 1997, VIA S CANT). NCA.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT AS A SHIP IN 1874 BY K LOFHJELM, JAKOBSTAD FOR OTTO MALM OF THE MALM TRADING HOUS. LATER SOLD TO CAPTAIN J ANDERSON OF MARIEHAMN, ALAND ISLANDS, FINLAND. LATER CONVERTED TO A BARQUE. PASSAGE DARIEN, GEORGIA FOR FLEETWOOD. AFTR BEING WRECKED WAS PART SALVAGED AND CARGO REMOVED. (ADU REPORT MAY 1997).

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FAQ

Where is the VANADIS (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The VANADIS (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 54 2.469 N,2 54.943 W.

When did the VANADIS (POSSIBLY) sink?

The VANADIS (POSSIBLY) sank on Mar 2, 1903.

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

The wreck of the VANADIS (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1991.

What cargo was the VANADIS (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The VANADIS (POSSIBLY) was carrying timber.

What type of wreck is the VANADIS (POSSIBLY)?

The VANADIS (POSSIBLY) is classified as a sailing vessel.

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