Vesterby Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status lifted
Vesterby Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 15.3 N,9 49 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.255000
  • Longitude: 9.816667
Water Depth 12 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Sea Level
Name VESTERBY
Type steam ship
Flag SE
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 15, 1919
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1919
Last Detection Year 1920
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Last Amended Date Feb 6, 2007

Surveying Details

H7292/19 22.9.19 H7292/19 22.9.19 WRECK, DANGEROUS TO NAVIGATION, IN 551518N, 094900E. (BERLIN NM) INS AS WK [OLD SYMBOL]. - NM. H7581/19 3.10.19 H7581/19 3.10.19 WRECK, DANGEROUS TO NAVIGATION, IN 551518N, 094854E. MARKED BY WK BUOY WITH 2 G FLAGS ABOUT 50MTRS ENE OF WK. (COPENHAGEN NM) BUOY INSERTED. - NM. H4893/20 10.7.20 H4893/20 10.7.20 WK IN 551518N, 094854 REMOVED, & BUOY WITHDRAWN. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED) AMENDED TO LIFT. DELETE. H1834/27 30.4.27 H1834/27 30.4.27 NOT SHOWN ON DANISH 241 [JAN '27 EDN]. NFA.

Circumstances of loss

MINED NEAR ASSENS. (LL WW1)

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FAQ

Where is the VESTERBY wreck located?

The VESTERBY wreck is located at coordinates 55 15.3 N,9 49 E.

How deep is the seabed around the VESTERBY?

The seabed around the VESTERBY lies at approximately 12 meters deep.

When did the VESTERBY sink?

The VESTERBY sank on Jun 15, 1919.

When was the wreck of the VESTERBY discovered?

The wreck of the VESTERBY was discovered in 1919.

What country did the VESTERBY belong to?

The VESTERBY belonged to SE.

What type of wreck is the VESTERBY?

The VESTERBY is classified as a steam ship.

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