Vectis Isle Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status lifted
Vectis isle Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 20.733 N,0 53.899 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.345550
  • Longitude: 0.898317
Water Depth -1 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name VECTIS ISLE
Type motor vessel
Flag GB
Length 37.5 m
Width 6.4 m
Draught 2.4
Tonnage 213
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 15, 1972
Bottom Texture Mud
Original Detection Year 1972
Last Detection Year 1972
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Jul 1, 2010

Surveying Details

22.6.72 22.6.72 GROUNDED OFF FAVERSHAM CREEK. (LLOYDS VOL.208). POSN 512042N, 005400E FOR FILING ONLY. 30.6.72 30.6.72 REFLOATED 27.6.72. (LLOYDS VOL.208). AMENDED TO LIFT. NCA.

Circumstances of loss

PASSAGE FROM ANTWERP FOR FAVERSHAM. GROUNDED WHILE ENTERING FAVERSHAM CREEK. REFLOATED AFTER 60TONS CARGO DISCHARGED. (LLOYDS VOL.208).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 20.733 N,0 53.899 E
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FAQ

Where is the VECTIS ISLE wreck located?

The VECTIS ISLE wreck is located at coordinates 51 20.733 N,0 53.899 E.

When did the VECTIS ISLE sink?

The VECTIS ISLE sank on Jun 15, 1972.

When was the wreck of the VECTIS ISLE discovered?

The wreck of the VECTIS ISLE was discovered in 1972.

What country did the VECTIS ISLE belong to?

The VECTIS ISLE belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the VECTIS ISLE?

The VECTIS ISLE had a tonnage of 213 tons.

What type of wreck is the VECTIS ISLE?

The VECTIS ISLE is classified as a motor vessel.

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