Vasco Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Vasco Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 32.018 N,0 12.296 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.533633
  • Longitude: 0.204933
Water Depth 5 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name VASCO
Tonnage 1224
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 10, 1948
Original Detection Year 1948
Last Detection Year 1949
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Last Amended Date Nov 22, 2005

Surveying Details

H8476/48 4.1.49 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 533200N, 001224E. WK MARKED BY G CAN LT BUOY, FL(2)G 1C W. (HUMBER CONSERVANCY BOARD NM 76/48). INS AS DW. - NM 2284/48. H8476/48 29.1.49 WK AND BUOY REMOVED. (HUMBER CONSERVANCY BOARD NM 3/49). DELETE. - NM 184/49. H6450/68 10.1.69 NOT FOUND DURING SONAR SEARCH ISS 1968 (ISS ROS 266, 28.6.68). NCA. H2395/73 9.1.74 NOT FOUND GOOD SSS CONTACT FROM E & W, BUT CLOSE SOUNDING ONLY REVEALED SMALL SAND WAVES. (SOISS, 1973). NCA.

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FAQ

Where is the VASCO wreck located?

The VASCO wreck is located at coordinates 53 32.018 N,0 12.296 E.

How deep is the seabed around the VASCO?

The seabed around the VASCO lies at approximately 5 meters deep.

When did the VASCO sink?

The VASCO sank on Dec 10, 1948.

When was the wreck of the VASCO discovered?

The wreck of the VASCO was discovered in 1948.

What was the tonnage of the VASCO?

The VASCO had a tonnage of 1224 tons.

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