Veerman Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Veerman Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 55.492 N,0 49.221 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.924867
  • Longitude: 0.820350
Wreck Depth -3 m
Water Depth 0 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name VEERMAN
Type fishing vessel
Flag BE
Length 21 m
Sonar Length 21.2
Sonar Width 7.5
Shadow Height 4.7
Orientation 22
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 26, 1990
Bottom Texture Pebbles
Scour Dimensions ,,002.4,
Original Detection Year 1990
Last Detection Year 2013
Original Source survey vessel
Surveying Details HH232/350/01 29.8.90 HH232/350/01 29.8.90 LOCATED IN 504718N, 005435.5E. CHAIN SWEPT CLEAR 23.0, FOUL 24.8MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 25.4 IN GEN DEPTH 32.8MTRS. (TH HARWICH, TLX DTD 28.8.90 & TELECON 29.8.90). INS AS SW 23.0MTRS. - NM 2611/90. HH232/350/01 24.4.91 HH232/350/01 24.4.91 LOCATED 8M SSW OF DUNGENESS. OPERATIONS IN HAND TO SALVAGE WK. (J S BLIGHT, TELECON 18.4.91). NCA YET. HH232/350/01 16.9.91 HH232/350/01 16.9.91 INS USC 62MTRS IN 503426N, 001521.5E. BR STD. 8.3.93 8.3.93 WK REPORTED TO HAVE BEEN LIFTED AND BEACHED, SOMEWHERE IN SUSSEX. (TH HARWICH, TELECON). NCA YET. HH232/730/01 25.6.93 HH232/730/01 25.6.93 NOW LIES STRANDED IN 505533N, 004918E. NO DANGER TO NAVIGATION. (TH 18.6.93 & TELECON)- INS ST BY BR STD & DELETE SW 23.0MTRS BY NM 2381/93. HH100/351/13 26.2.98 HH100/351/13 26.2.98 BELIEVED TO BE 'VEERMAN'. SALVAGED AND BROUGHT ASHORE BY LOCAL ENTREPRENEUR BY ATTACHING EX RAILWAY TANKER TANKS AND FILLING THEM WITH COMPRESSED AIR. TANKS ARE STILL ATTACHED AND WORK CONTINUES WHEN TIME AND WEATHER PERMITS. WRECK SHOWS AT APPROX 4HRS AFTER HW. POSN OF WK IS 505526N, 004912.5E [DATUM NOT SPECIFIED]. (G MCGLONE, LTR DTD 12.2.98). 12.8.13 SEP 2013/000175556 12.8.13 LOCATED IN 5055.492N, 0049.217E [WGD]. LENGTH 21MTRS. ESTIMATED TO DRY 4MTRS AT DATUM. (EGSI, MV WESSEX EXPLORER, HN DTD 17.7.13). AMEND DRIES 4MTRS IN REVISED POSN. 3.12.13 3.12.13 LOCATED 22.8.13 IN 5055.492N, 0049.221E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH DRIES 2.96 IN GEN DEPTH 0.3MTRS. SCOUR 2.4MTRS DEEP. LENGTH 21.1MTRS, WIDTH 7.5MTRS, HT 4.7MTRS. LIES 022.202 DEGS. (EGS, HI 1312). INTACT, UPRIGHT, STBD SIDE HIGHER. AMEND WK DRIES 3MTRS.
Last Amended Date Dec 3, 2013

Circumstances of loss

SANK FOLLOWING A COLLISION WITH BRITISH MV COMMODORE GOODWILL. SALVAGED AND PUT ASHORE NEAR RYE.

General Comments

UPRIGHT, BOWS NE, LIES IN SCOUR HOLE

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 50 55.492 N,0 49.221 E
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FAQ

Where is the VEERMAN wreck located?

The VEERMAN wreck is located at coordinates 50 55.492 N,0 49.221 E.

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

The VEERMAN lies at a depth of about -3 meters and is located at coordinates 50 55.492 N,0 49.221 E.

When did the VEERMAN sink?

The VEERMAN sank on Aug 26, 1990.

When was the wreck of the VEERMAN discovered?

The wreck of the VEERMAN was discovered in 1990.

What country did the VEERMAN belong to?

The VEERMAN belonged to BE.

What type of wreck is the VEERMAN?

The VEERMAN is classified as a fishing vessel.

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