Vancouver City (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Vancouver city (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 23.229 N,7 4.154 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.387150
  • Longitude: -7.069233
Wreck Depth 75.84 m
Water Depth 83 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name VANCOUVER CITY (PROBABLY)
Type motor vessel
Flag GB
Sonar Length 135
Sonar Width 28.5
Shadow Height 7.3
Orientation 338
Tonnage 4955
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo granular or powdery material
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 14, 1939
Bottom Texture Mud
Original Detection Year 1939
Last Detection Year 2019
Original Source other
Surveying Details H01/39 6.10.39 H01/39 6.10.39 TORPEDOED IN 512300N, 070300W, APPROX. (C IN C WA). CHART AS NDW PA. H034/39 14.9.39 H034/39 14.9.39 SUNK IN 512300N, 070300W, APPROX. NCA. SONAR CONTACT IN 512300N, 070300W. DEFINITE WK. (AUBD 1123/96). 13.3.78 13.3.78 AMEND TO USC PA 65MTRS. NC 2049. 20.4.92 20.4.92 LARGE WK IN DECCA [SW BRIT] GREEN C 42.30, PURPLE G 69.45. (REP DES CR ET EP). HH090/541/01 18.2.93 HH090/541/01 18.2.93 EXAM'D IN 512311.7N, 070411.4W [WGD]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 60MTRS. (HMS BEAGLE, HI 541 ROS DTD 11.12.92). - NM 435/93. RSDRA2019/000268654 20.11.19 WK EXAM'D IN 5123.229N, 0704.154W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 75.9MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 83MTRS. LENGTH 135.0MTRS, WIDTH 28.5MTRS, HEIGHT 7.3MTRS. NFS. (INFOMAR SURVEY CV1902, DTD 01.06.19). AMEND TO 75MTRS. RSDRA2020/187351 20.11.19 WK EXAM'D 01.06.2019 IN 5123.229N, 0704.154W [WGD]. BY INFORMAR, RV CELTIC VOYAGER. UKHO AMENDED LEAST M/B DEPTH 75.84MTRS.
Last Amended Date Aug 11, 2020

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, ON PASSAGE FROM SUVA FOR UK. TORPEDOED & SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE U-28. THREE CREW LOST. (AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES & LLWW2).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 23.229 N,7 4.154 W
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FAQ

Where is the VANCOUVER CITY (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The VANCOUVER CITY (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 51 23.229 N,7 4.154 W.

How deep is the VANCOUVER CITY (PROBABLY) and where exactly is it located?

The VANCOUVER CITY (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 75.84 meters and is located at coordinates 51 23.229 N,7 4.154 W.

How deep is the seabed around the VANCOUVER CITY (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the VANCOUVER CITY (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 83 meters deep.

When did the VANCOUVER CITY (PROBABLY) sink?

The VANCOUVER CITY (PROBABLY) sank on Sep 14, 1939.

When was the wreck of the VANCOUVER CITY (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the VANCOUVER CITY (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1939.

What country did the VANCOUVER CITY (PROBABLY) belong to?

The VANCOUVER CITY (PROBABLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the VANCOUVER CITY (PROBABLY) carrying?

The VANCOUVER CITY (PROBABLY) was carrying granular or powdery material.

What was the tonnage of the VANCOUVER CITY (PROBABLY)?

The VANCOUVER CITY (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 4955 tons.

What type of wreck is the VANCOUVER CITY (PROBABLY)?

The VANCOUVER CITY (PROBABLY) is classified as a motor vessel.

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