Veghtstroom (Possibly) Wreck
| Field |
Value |
| Wreck Category |
dangerous wreck |
Veghtstroom (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
|
50 16.075 N,5 35.101 W |
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
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- Latitude: 50.267917
- Longitude: -5.585017
|
| Wreck Depth |
25.5 m
|
| Water Depth |
28 m
|
| Water Level Effect |
always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum |
Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name |
VEGHTSTROOM (POSSIBLY) |
|
Type
|
steam ship
|
| Flag |
NL |
| Length |
70.1 m |
| Width |
10.1 m |
| Draught |
5.5 |
| Sonar Length |
16.3 |
| Sonar Width |
11.2 |
| Shadow Height |
2.67 |
| Orientation |
114 |
| Tonnage |
1353 |
| Tonnage Type |
gross |
| Cargo |
coal
|
| Conspic Visual |
not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar |
not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk |
Aug 23, 1917
|
| Bottom Texture |
Rock |
| Original Detection Year |
1917 |
| Last Detection Year |
2011 |
| Original Source |
published World War 1 losses |
| Last Amended Date |
Dec 15, 2011 |
Surveying Details
SUNK 7M NW OF GODREVY LIGHTHOUSE. (LL WW1 & DODS). CHARTED AS DW PA IN 501745N, 053325W. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). H2326/75 1.10.76 WK, ASSUMED TO BE VEGHTSTROOM, LOCATED USING MAGNETOMETER IN 501600N, 053500W USING DECCA. REPORTED BY DIVERS TO LIE NE/SW WITH BOWS TO NE IN GEN DEPTH 90 - 100FT. WELL BROKEN AND ONLY STANDING ABOUT 8FT HIGH WITH DEBRIS SCATTERED ON BOTH SIDES. BOILERS, AT CENTRE, HIGHEST PART. (E GILES,18.5.76). INS AS WK 25MTRS. BR STD. APPLICATION BY WESTERN OIL SERVICES TO PURCHASE THIS WK. (N/CS111/1842). HH100/351/04 18.3.91 DIVED IN 501602.5N, 053503W APPROX USING DECCA. STANDS 3MTRS HIGH. (R A MAPPLEBECK, 6.1.91). NCA. HH100/351/15 17.9.99 DIVED IN 5015.974N, 0535.158W [WGD] USING DGPS. LENGTH 50MTRS, HT 2-3MTRS APPROX. NO SCOUR. STRONG MAGENTIC ANOMALY. SEABED SAND AND ROCK RIDGES. LOCATED WITH MAGNETOMETER, VERY LITTLE SHOWS ON E/S. WELL FLATTENED AND SPREAD OUT. TWO BOILERS AND THE ENGINE ARE THE HIGHEST PART. PROPELLER SHAFT INTACT. PROPELLER AND SPARE SEEN AND FOUR ANCHORS. (G J LOCKETT, 17.9.99). RETAIN AS WK 25MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. 2.7.01 DIVED IN 5016.046N, 0535.051W [WGD] USING DGPS. LIES 030/210 DEGS. UPRIGHT BUT WELL DECAYED. BOW COLLAPSED, STERN IS THE HIGHEST PART. ENGINE BLOCK AND TWO BOILERS NOTED. (J ROSEVEARE, TELECON). AMEND POSN. BR STD. 15.12.11 LOCATED 13.10.11 IN 5016.075N, 0535.101W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 25.63 IN GEN DEPTH 28.3MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 16.3MTRS, WIDTH 11.2MTRS, HT 2.67MTRS. LIES 114/294 DEGS WITH BOWS SE. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. (FUGRO OSAE, HI 1157). FOUR MAJOR CONTACTS. AMEND WK 25.5MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD.
Circumstances of loss
BUILT IN 1901 BY RIJKEE & CO., ROTTERDAM AND OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY HOLLANDSCHE STOOMBOOT MAATS. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY MAATS FEYENOORD, ROTTERDAM. PASSAGE PENARTH FOR LE HAVRE. CARGO COAL. TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY UC47. FIVE LOST. (SIBI).
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
50 16.075 N,5 35.101 W
Veghtstroom (Possibly) on Wreck Map
Veghtstroom (Possibly) Wreck on Google Map
FAQ
Where is the VEGHTSTROOM (POSSIBLY) wreck located?
The VEGHTSTROOM (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 50 16.075 N,5 35.101 W.
How deep is the VEGHTSTROOM (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?
The VEGHTSTROOM (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 25.5 meters and is located at coordinates 50 16.075 N,5 35.101 W.
How deep is the seabed around the VEGHTSTROOM (POSSIBLY)?
The seabed around the VEGHTSTROOM (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 28 meters deep.
When did the VEGHTSTROOM (POSSIBLY) sink?
The VEGHTSTROOM (POSSIBLY) sank on Aug 23, 1917.
When was the wreck of the VEGHTSTROOM (POSSIBLY) discovered?
The wreck of the VEGHTSTROOM (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1917.
What country did the VEGHTSTROOM (POSSIBLY) belong to?
The VEGHTSTROOM (POSSIBLY) belonged to NL.
What cargo was the VEGHTSTROOM (POSSIBLY) carrying?
The VEGHTSTROOM (POSSIBLY) was carrying coal.
What was the tonnage of the VEGHTSTROOM (POSSIBLY)?
The VEGHTSTROOM (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 1353 tons.
What type of wreck is the VEGHTSTROOM (POSSIBLY)?
The VEGHTSTROOM (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.
General Comments
INTACT, UPRIGHT, WELL DECAYED