Vera (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Vera (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 58.023 N,1 3.393 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.967050
  • Longitude: 1.056550
Wreck Depth -2.5 m
Water Depth 4 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name VERA (PROBABLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 88.2 m
Width 11.6 m
Draught 6
Sonar Length 76
Sonar Width 61
Tonnage 2391
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 15, 1914
Scour Dimensions ,,000.6,
Original Detection Year 1977
Last Detection Year 1977
Original Source diver
Last Amended Date Sep 14, 1981

Surveying Details

H1287/77 13.9.77 WRECKAGE OF A VESSEL OF 2000TONS PLUS REPORTED IN 522745N, 010330E. REPORTED TO COVER AN ELLIPTICAL AREA OF 250 FEET SOME 200 FEET FROM THE SHORE. DRIES TO 8FT WITH LEAST DEPTH AT HW OF 2FT 9INS. THE TOP OF THE BOILERS HAVE BEEN CUT AWAY WHICH SUGGESTS SALVAGE OR DISPERSAL OPERATIONS. GEN DEPTH 12FT WITH SAND AND GRAVEL BOTTOM. 2FT SCOUR SHORE SIDE OF WK. (M B GOODRICK, 12.8.77). POSN PLOTS ASHORE. INS AS STPA, DRIES 2.5MTRS, IN 525800N, 010330E. BR STD. H1287/77/313 12.5.58 ANOTHER PROP & MORE WRECKAGE FOUND FURTHER OUT TO SEA IN THIS AREA. (M B GOODRICK).

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1891 BY TURNBULL & SON, WHITBY. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY W COUPLAND & CO. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 219HP, SINGLESHAFT. MACHINERY BY BLAIR & CO LTD, STOCKTON-ON-TEES. PASSAGE SOUTH SHIELD FOR LEGHORN. CARGO COAL. WAS BEACHED FOLLOWING COLLISION. SUBSEQUENT REFLOATING ATTEMPTS FAILED.

General Comments

DIMENSIONS BY DIVER

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FAQ

Where is the VERA (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The VERA (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 52 58.023 N,1 3.393 E.

How deep is the VERA (PROBABLY) and where exactly is it located?

The VERA (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about -2.5 meters and is located at coordinates 52 58.023 N,1 3.393 E.

How deep is the seabed around the VERA (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the VERA (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 4 meters deep.

When did the VERA (PROBABLY) sink?

The VERA (PROBABLY) sank on Nov 15, 1914.

When was the wreck of the VERA (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the VERA (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1977.

What country did the VERA (PROBABLY) belong to?

The VERA (PROBABLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the VERA (PROBABLY) carrying?

The VERA (PROBABLY) was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the VERA (PROBABLY)?

The VERA (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 2391 tons.

What type of wreck is the VERA (PROBABLY)?

The VERA (PROBABLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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