Vellee Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Vellee Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		57 26.75 N,6 59.3 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 57.445833
  • Longitude: -6.988333
Water Depth 160 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name VELLEE
Type fishing vessel
Flag GB
Tonnage 102
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 16, 2011
Original Detection Year 2011
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Surveying Details 11.8.11 SEP 2011/000147769 11.8.11 SANK IN 5726.75N, 0659.30W [WGD]. (STORNOWAY CG, MAX DTD 6.8.11). INS AS NDWPA. - NM 4001/11. RSDRA2024000227986 20.08.24 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET (HI1787)
Last Amended Date Nov 5, 2014

Circumstances of loss

EX-WILLING LAD, EX-SUNLIGHT RAY, EX-OCEAN WANDERER II, EX-WAYFARER, EX-B BOUNTY, EX-WILLING LAD. BUILT IN 1991 IN BANGOR. REGISTERED IN NEWRY. TOOK WATER IN THE ENGINE ROOM, LISTED TO PORT AND SANK. CREW OF 3 ABANDONED TO LIFERAFT AND WERE RECOVERED BY HELICOPTER.

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FAQ

Where is the VELLEE wreck located?

The VELLEE wreck is located at coordinates 57 26.75 N,6 59.3 W.

How deep is the seabed around the VELLEE?

The seabed around the VELLEE lies at approximately 160 meters deep.

When did the VELLEE sink?

The VELLEE sank on Aug 16, 2011.

When was the wreck of the VELLEE discovered?

The wreck of the VELLEE was discovered in 2011.

What country did the VELLEE belong to?

The VELLEE belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the VELLEE?

The VELLEE had a tonnage of 102 tons.

What type of wreck is the VELLEE?

The VELLEE is classified as a fishing vessel.

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