Vanguard Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Vanguard Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 57.948 N,0 1.08 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.965800
  • Longitude: -0.018000
Wreck Depth 20 m
Water Depth 36 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name VANGUARD
Type sailing vessel
Flag GB
Tonnage 142
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 16, 1916
Original Detection Year 1916
Last Detection Year 2025
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Last Amended Date Mar 26, 2025

Surveying Details

14.3.79 NDW PA SHOWN IN 495800N, 000100W ON FR 6614. NE 2612 & NE 2613. H1271/80 3.1.80 SHOWN AS USC PA 20MTRS [14FMS] ON FR 6614D. R/P. 19.9.90 WK OF BRITISH KETCH 'VANGUARD' IN 495800N, 000100W [EUR]. POSN ACCURACY 1M. LEAST CALCULATED DEPTH 20 IN GEN DEPTH 44MTRS. (FR WK RECORDS NO.14590366 - AUTHORITY BRITISH HYDRO). SHOWN IN CHARTED DEPTH 36MTRS ON FR 6857 [1986 EDN]. 20.8.98 NOW CHARTED AS USC PD 20MTRS. NC 2613. 19.12.12 [WGD] POSN: 4957.948N, 0001.080W.

Circumstances of loss

SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE WHILST EN ROUTE FROM HONFLEUR TO LONDON. (NAVAL STAFF MONOGRAPHS VOL.17). SUNK BY SUBMARINE IN POSN 18M NW HALF N FROM CAPE ANTIFER WHILST EN ROUTE FROM HONFLEUR TO LONDON. (LL WW1 & WW1SL).

General Comments

UK NM 1670/25

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FAQ

Where is the VANGUARD wreck located?

The VANGUARD wreck is located at coordinates 49 57.948 N,0 1.08 W.

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

The VANGUARD lies at a depth of about 20 meters and is located at coordinates 49 57.948 N,0 1.08 W.

How deep is the seabed around the VANGUARD?

The seabed around the VANGUARD lies at approximately 36 meters deep.

When did the VANGUARD sink?

The VANGUARD sank on Nov 16, 1916.

When was the wreck of the VANGUARD discovered?

The wreck of the VANGUARD was discovered in 1916.

What country did the VANGUARD belong to?

The VANGUARD belonged to GB.

What cargo was the VANGUARD carrying?

The VANGUARD was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the VANGUARD?

The VANGUARD had a tonnage of 142 tons.

What type of wreck is the VANGUARD?

The VANGUARD is classified as a sailing vessel.

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