Vellore Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Vellore Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		31 28 N,29 37 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 31.466667
  • Longitude: 29.616667
Water Depth 620 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name VELLORE
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Tonnage 4926
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 25, 1917
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 1992
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Surveying Details 8.8.72 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 21M NW BY N FROM ALEXANDRIA. (WW1SL). GIVES POSN APPROX 313000N, 293900E. 7.1.92 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 312800N, 293700E APPROX. (LL WW1). PLOTS IN APPROX 620MTRS.
Last Amended Date Feb 5, 2020

Circumstances of loss

PASSAGE THE TYNE AND MALTA FOR ALEXANDIA. TORPEDOED & SUNK BY A SUBMARINE 21M OFF ALEXANDRIA. (WW1SL, LL WW1).

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FAQ

Where is the VELLORE wreck located?

The VELLORE wreck is located at coordinates 31 28 N,29 37 E.

How deep is the seabed around the VELLORE?

The seabed around the VELLORE lies at approximately 620 meters deep.

When did the VELLORE sink?

The VELLORE sank on Mar 25, 1917.

When was the wreck of the VELLORE discovered?

The wreck of the VELLORE was discovered in 1917.

What country did the VELLORE belong to?

The VELLORE belonged to GB.

What cargo was the VELLORE carrying?

The VELLORE was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the VELLORE?

The VELLORE had a tonnage of 4926 tons.

What type of wreck is the VELLORE?

The VELLORE is classified as a steam ship.

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