Vandalia (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Vandalia (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 51.586 N,5 57.697 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.859767
  • Longitude: -5.961617
Wreck Depth 85.6 m
Water Depth 105 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name VANDALIA (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Sonar Length 97.3
Sonar Width 16.4
Shadow Height 21.1
Orientation 25
Tonnage 7333
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 9, 1918
Bottom Texture 4,6
Scour Dimensions 120.0,,001.5,020.0
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Last Amended Date Sep 2, 2016

Surveying Details

SANK 18MILES WNW OF SMALLS LTHO (BMVS). POSN 514400N, 061000W. (RA FALMOUTH, M0567/20). 28.4.45 NSC IN 515142N, 055800W. (AUBD 319/303, EG 31). H5223/76 4.3.77 WK LOCATED IN 515135N, 055737W [OGB]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 90.2MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 108MTRS. (HMS HERALD, SIGNAL DTD 26.1.77). - NM 1684/77. H5223/76 14.7.77 LARGE WK LOCATED 22.1.77 IN 515135.7N, 055737.9W [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 90.2 IN GEN DEPTH 108MTRS. DCS3 HT 17MTRS, LENGTH 170METRES, BREADTH 15MTRS, ORIENTATION 203/023 DEG. (HMS HERALD, HI 11/77). H3251/80 7.5.80 EXAM'D 12.3.80 IN 515134.9N, 055737.0W [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 93.8 IN GEN DEPTH 106MTRS. NO SCOUR. SHADOW HT 8MTRS, VERTICAL HT BY HYDROSEARCH 10.9MTRS. LENGTH 112MTRS, BEAM 17.2MTRS, LYING 022/202 DEG. BOWS SW. N END HIGHEST PART. (HMS BULLDOG, 22.3.80). NCA. SEP 2016/000053290 2.9.16 EXAM'D 14.3.16 IN 5151.586N, 0557.697W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 85.6MTRS, GEN DEPTH 105MTRS. LENGTH 97.3MTRS, WIDTH 16.4MTRS, HT 21.1MTRS, ORIENTATION 025/205. SCOUR LENGTH 120MTRS, DEEP 1.5MTRS TOWARDS 020 DEGS. WK LISTING TO PORT, PROMINENT IN M/B DATASET. (MMT, HI 1471 OFF SMALLS TSS). AMEND NDW 85MTRS IN REVISED POSN. NM 5288/16.

Circumstances of loss

TORPEDOED & SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE U 96. TOOK JUST UNDER TWO HOURS TO SINK.

General Comments

BOWS SW

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 51.586 N,5 57.697 W
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FAQ

Where is the VANDALIA (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The VANDALIA (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 51 51.586 N,5 57.697 W.

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

The VANDALIA (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 85.6 meters and is located at coordinates 51 51.586 N,5 57.697 W.

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

The seabed around the VANDALIA (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 105 meters deep.

When did the VANDALIA (POSSIBLY) sink?

The VANDALIA (POSSIBLY) sank on Jun 9, 1918.

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

The wreck of the VANDALIA (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1918.

What country did the VANDALIA (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The VANDALIA (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the VANDALIA (POSSIBLY)?

The VANDALIA (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 7333 tons.

What type of wreck is the VANDALIA (POSSIBLY)?

The VANDALIA (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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