Vanguard Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Vanguard Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 40.338 N,1 56.871 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.672300
  • Longitude: 1.947850
Wreck Depth 26.5 m
Water Depth 31 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name VANGUARD
Type motor vessel
Flag NET
Length 63.4 m
Sonar Length 60
Sonar Width 11
Shadow Height 5
Orientation 90
Tonnage 499
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 17, 1963
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions 070.0,,006.0,350
Debris Field NIL
Original Detection Year 1963
Last Detection Year 2014
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Dec 31, 2014

Surveying Details

H4024/63 22.10.63 LEAST DEPTH 50FT, SEABED 81FT. (LL & THV MERMAID 20.9.63). INS AS WK 8FMS 2FT. BR STD. 30.7.74 AMEND TO WK 15MTRS [LAT]. NC 1543. H4852/74 24.12.74 EXAM'D 27.7.74 IN 524020N, 015658E [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. SWEPT CLEAR 21.9, FOUL 22.4MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 21.4 IN GEN DEPTH 26MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 31MTRS. MARKED SURFACE SWIRL. LYING NW/SE, HEAVILY SILTED. GOOD SONAR CONTACT FROM S. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 109/74). AMEND TO SW 21.4MTRS. BR STD. H2054/82 16.9.83 EXAM'D 12.6.83 IN 524018N, 015659E [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. SWEPT CLEAR AT 23.0, FOUL AT 23.5MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 23.6 IN GEN DEPTH 33MTRS. SCOUR 8MTRS DEEP. DCS3 HT 8MTRS. LYING NW/SE IN A HOLE WITH DEPTHS OF 26MTRS CLOSE BY. APPARENTLY INTACT. (HMS ENTERPRISE, HI 126). BR STD. SEP 2014/000101130 31.12.14 EXAM'D 24.7.14 IN 5240.338N, 0156.871E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 26.57 IN GEN DEPTH 31MTRS. SCOUR 6MTRS DEEP EXTENDS 70MTRS TOWARDS 350 DEGS. LENGTH 60MTRS, WIDTH 11MTRS, HT 5.0MTRS. LIES 090/270 DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. DEGRADED AND PARTIALLY BURIED. (GARDLINE GEOSURVEY, HI 1428). INTACT, BOWS W. LIES WITH LARGE LIST TO STBD AND LOWER PART BURIED. AMEND WK 26.5MTRS IN REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1962. OIL ENGINE, SINGLE SCREW. PASSAGE ANTWERP FOR HULL. GENERAL CARGO. SANK FOLLOWING COLLISION WITH BRITISH SS 'MARY K' IN FOG. ALL CREW RECOVERED BY 'MARY K.'

General Comments

INTACT, BOWS W, LISTS TO STBD

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 52 40.338 N,1 56.871 E
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FAQ

Where is the VANGUARD wreck located?

The VANGUARD wreck is located at coordinates 52 40.338 N,1 56.871 E.

How deep is the VANGUARD and where exactly is it located?

The VANGUARD lies at a depth of about 26.5 meters and is located at coordinates 52 40.338 N,1 56.871 E.

How deep is the seabed around the VANGUARD?

The seabed around the VANGUARD lies at approximately 31 meters deep.

When did the VANGUARD sink?

The VANGUARD sank on Sep 17, 1963.

When was the wreck of the VANGUARD discovered?

The wreck of the VANGUARD was discovered in 1963.

What country did the VANGUARD belong to?

The VANGUARD belonged to NET.

What cargo was the VANGUARD carrying?

The VANGUARD was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the VANGUARD?

The VANGUARD had a tonnage of 499 tons.

What type of wreck is the VANGUARD?

The VANGUARD is classified as a motor vessel.

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