Vera Louise Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Vera louise Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 50.6 N,5 32.635 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.843333
  • Longitude: -5.543917
Wreck Depth 119 m
Water Depth 129 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name VERA LOUISE
Type fishing vessel
Flag GB
Length 21.3 m
Width 8.6 m
Draught 2.5
Sonar Length 18.9
Sonar Width 9.8
Shadow Height 9.8
Tonnage 146
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 9, 2001
Original Detection Year 2001
Last Detection Year 2010
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Sep 24, 2010

Surveying Details

HH278/400/02 24.4.01 HH278/400/02 24.4.01 SANK IN 5450.58N, 0532.46W [?WGD] IN GEN DEPTH 120MTRS. (LL 11.4.01). INS AS WK 105MTRS. - NM 2179/01. 24.9.10 SEP 2010/000156213 24.9.10 EXAM'D 2008 IN 5450.600N, 0532.635W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 119.49MTRS. LENGTH 18.9MTRS, WIDTH 9.8MTRS HT 9.83MTRS. (HMS ENTERPRISE, HI 1273). AMEND WK 119MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1978 AT EYEMOUTH. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY G YOUNG, WHITBY. SANK WHILE UNDER TOW OF FV GOLDEN STRAND.

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FAQ

Where is the VERA LOUISE wreck located?

The VERA LOUISE wreck is located at coordinates 54 50.6 N,5 32.635 W.

How deep is the VERA LOUISE and where exactly is it located?

The VERA LOUISE lies at a depth of about 119 meters and is located at coordinates 54 50.6 N,5 32.635 W.

How deep is the seabed around the VERA LOUISE?

The seabed around the VERA LOUISE lies at approximately 129 meters deep.

When did the VERA LOUISE sink?

The VERA LOUISE sank on Apr 9, 2001.

When was the wreck of the VERA LOUISE discovered?

The wreck of the VERA LOUISE was discovered in 2001.

What country did the VERA LOUISE belong to?

The VERA LOUISE belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the VERA LOUISE?

The VERA LOUISE had a tonnage of 146 tons.

What type of wreck is the VERA LOUISE?

The VERA LOUISE is classified as a fishing vessel.

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