Vendia Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Vendia Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
57 31.617 N,7 50.167 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 57.526950
  • Longitude: 7.836117
Water Depth 160 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name VENDIA
Type steam ship
Flag DK
Length 68.9 m
Width 11 m
Draught 3
Tonnage 1150
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 30, 1939
Original Detection Year 1939
Last Detection Year 2010
Original Source published World War 2 losses
Surveying Details 8.8.72 8.8.72 SINKING POSN 35 MILES NW OF HANTSHOLM. (WW2SL). 1.9.72 1.9.72 POSN APPROX 573137N, 075010E. (LL SEPT 1939). NCA. 9.4.10 9.4.10 NOT SHOWN ON BA 1402 [EDN 2 DTD 1.3.07](MODIFIED REPRO OF DANISH INT 1300 [2004 EDN]).
Last Amended Date Aug 1, 2014

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1924. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY DET FORENEDE KULIMPORTERER. PASSAGE FAABORG FOR THE CLYDE. TORPEDOED BY GERMAN SUBMARINE. (DODS & WW1SL).

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FAQ

Where is the VENDIA wreck located?

The VENDIA wreck is located at coordinates 57 31.617 N,7 50.167 E.

How deep is the seabed around the VENDIA?

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

When did the VENDIA sink?

The VENDIA sank on Sep 30, 1939.

When was the wreck of the VENDIA discovered?

The wreck of the VENDIA was discovered in 1939.

What country did the VENDIA belong to?

The VENDIA belonged to DK.

What was the tonnage of the VENDIA?

The VENDIA had a tonnage of 1150 tons.

What type of wreck is the VENDIA?

The VENDIA is classified as a steam ship.