Vav Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Vav Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 56.575 N,5 5.455 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.942917
  • Longitude: -5.090917
Wreck Depth 67 m
Water Depth 74 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name VAV
Type steam ship
Flag NO
Length 71.6 m
Width 10.4 m
Draught 12.2
Sonar Length 63
Sonar Width 17
Shadow Height 6.7
Orientation 30
Tonnage 1255
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo construction materials,metal: concentrate and products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 4, 1917
Bottom Texture Pebbles
Scour Dimensions 0010.0,,000.5,030
Original Detection Year 2000
Last Detection Year 2024
Original Source diver
Last Amended Date Oct 31, 2024

Surveying Details

HH100/351/16 11.7.00 WK OF SS LOCATED IN 4956.591N, 0505.428W [WGD] USING DGPS. 3 CYLINDER MID-ENGINE VESSEL LOADED WITH 1000TONS SCAFFOLD POLES. WK IS COLLAPSED WITH BOILERS AND ENGINE STANDING 4MTRS HIGH IN GEN DEPTH 75MTRS [LAT]. (G POUND, TELECON 26.6.00). INS AS WK 70MTRS IN 4956.554N, 0505.366W [OGB]. BR STD. HH091/059/01 5.4.05 EXAM'D 20.8.04 IN 4956.573N, 0505.454W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 68.2 IN GEN DEPTH 74.6MTRS. SCOUR <0.5MTR EXTENDS 25MTRS TOWARDS 124 DEGS. LENGTH 63MTRS, WIDTH 17MTRS, HT 6.4MTRS. LIES 030/210 DEGS. MODERATE MAGNETIC ANOMALY. INTACT, COLLAPSED. NFS. (GARDLINE, HI 1059). AMEND WK 68MTRS. BR STD. HH091/059/01 21.11.05 EXAM'D IN 4956.575N, 0505.455W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 67.9MTRS. HT 6.7MTRS. SMALL AMOUNT OF DEBRIS AROUND N END. (GARDLINE, HI 1059). AMEND WK 67MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. RSDRA2024000232953 30.10.24 WRECK DIVED IN POSN. WRECK IDENTIFIED AS �SS VAV� FROM MAKER�S PLATE. (MCA RECEIVER OF WRECK EMAIL, DTD 08.08.24). UPDATE OBJNAM TO �VAV� AND TRANSFER RELEVANT ATTRIBUTES FROM CURRENT 'VAV' WK ID [22513].

Circumstances of loss

SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE OFF THE LIZARD WHILST EN ROUTE FROM GLASGOW TO LE HAVRE. (LL WW1).BUILT IN 1916 BY FREDRIKSTADS MEK. VERKSTED AND OWNED AT THE TIME OF LOSS BY DAMPSK. AKTIES. VESTHEIM, WAS TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY A GERMAN SUBMARINE IN THE ENGLISH CHANNEL. (DODS).

General Comments

INTACT, COLLAPSED

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FAQ

Where is the VAV wreck located?

The VAV wreck is located at coordinates 49 56.575 N,5 5.455 W.

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

The VAV lies at a depth of about 67 meters and is located at coordinates 49 56.575 N,5 5.455 W.

How deep is the seabed around the VAV?

The seabed around the VAV lies at approximately 74 meters deep.

When did the VAV sink?

The VAV sank on Dec 4, 1917.

When was the wreck of the VAV discovered?

The wreck of the VAV was discovered in 2000.

What country did the VAV belong to?

The VAV belonged to NO.

What cargo was the VAV carrying?

The VAV was carrying construction materials,metal: concentrate and products.

What was the tonnage of the VAV?

The VAV had a tonnage of 1255 tons.

What type of wreck is the VAV?

The VAV is classified as a steam ship.

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