Vandalia Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Vandalia Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 45.033 N,9 24.55 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.750550
  • Longitude: 9.409167
Water Depth 14 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name VANDALIA
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 1920
Last Detection Year 1979
Original Source naval vessel
Markers TEMP E & W CARDINAL BUOYS EITHER SIDE OF WK
Last Amended Date Oct 15, 2009

Surveying Details

H3624/20 25.5.20 WK IN 534506N, 092440E HAS BEEN ENTIRELY DEMOLISHED BY EXPLOSION, LTS BNS 4C N & 3C ESE HAVE BEEN REMOVED. (HMS DANAE, HN DTD 17.5.20). WK [OLD SYMBOL] & LTS EXPUNGED. - NM 216/21. H7559/25 7.10.26 [NO DATE] REMAINS OF WRECK ANCHORAGE PROHIBITED SHOWN ON GERMAN 247 [RECEIVED 7.10.26]. NE 3262. H1339/28 5.3.28 NOW SHOWN AS FOUL ON GERMAN 56 [RECEIVED DEC 1927]. NE 3262. H3142/69 3.12.73 WK IN 534505.9N, 092432.1E MARKED BY G CONL LT BUOY WITH BALL TOPMARK ON LEADING LINE. SALVAGE OPS. (HAMBURG NM 3779(T)/73). NCA. H3142/69 17.4.74 AMENDED TO WK SW 6.3FMS [12MTRS] IN 534502N, 092433E. (HAMBURG NM 782/74). NE 3262. H3142/69 21.5.74 DEPTH OVER WK 11.6MTRS, MARKED BY TEMP G LT BUOY WITH BALL TOPMARK. (HAMBURG NM 1368(T)/74). NCA. H3142/69 17.12.74 DEPTH OVER WK 'NORMAL'. LT BUOY WITHDRAWN. (HAMBURG NM 3834(T)/74). NCA. H3967/76 18.8.78 TEMP E & W CARDINAL BUOYS EITHER SIDE OF WK. (HAMBURG NM 2494(T)/78). NCA. H3967/76 3.10.78 BUOYS REMOVED. (HAMBURG NM 3537/78). NCA. H2903/77 22.2.79 WK REPORTED TO HAVE BEEN REMOVED. (MT SOLVENT EXPRESS, HN DTD 29.12.78). WAIT HAMBURG NM. NCA. H2422/73 2.5.79 DELETE. (HAMBURG NM 1222/79). BR STD.

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FAQ

Where is the VANDALIA wreck located?

The VANDALIA wreck is located at coordinates 53 45.033 N,9 24.55 E.

How deep is the seabed around the VANDALIA?

The seabed around the VANDALIA lies at approximately 14 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the VANDALIA discovered?

The wreck of the VANDALIA was discovered in 1920.

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