Vestra Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Vestra Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 45.774 N,1 7.815 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.762900
  • Longitude: -1.130250
Wreck Depth 30.5 m
Water Depth 38 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name VESTRA
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 65.8 m
Width 9.8 m
Draught 4.3
Sonar Length 16
Sonar Width 5
Shadow Height 8.7
Orientation 105
Tonnage 1020
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 6, 1917
Scour Dimensions ,,000.7,
Original Detection Year 1988
Last Detection Year 1994
Original Source survey vessel
Last Amended Date Feb 22, 2001

Surveying Details

SANK 5 MILES NE FROM HARTLEPOOL. (WW1SL). H6330/87 15.7.88 H6330/87 15.7.88 WK 28.8 IN GEN DEPTH 37.6MTRS IN 544546N, 010743W. (GARDLINE SURVEYS, TLX 19.6.88, HI 414A). NCA YET. H6330/87 14.11.88 H6330/87 14.11.88 EXAM'D 28.8.88 IN 544546N, 010743W [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [5 LOP]. SWEPT CLEAR AT 30.5, FOUL AT 31.0MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 29.8 IN GEN DEPTH 37.6MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 38.3MTRS. DCS3 HT 8.7MTRS, LENGTH 16MTRS, BEAM 5 MTRS. LIES 105/285 DEG AND GIVES GOOD SONAR RETURN, WHICH INDICATES A MAST. LEAST E/S DEPTH PROBABLY OBTAINED ON FISHING GEAR ATTACHED TO WK. ACCEPT SWEPT DEPTH. (GARDLINE SURVEYS, HI 414A). BR STD. HH100/351/08 11.5.94 HH100/351/08 11.5.94 WRECK CONFIRMED AS BEING VESTRA. BELL RECOVERED FROM BOWS DURING DIVING OPERATIONS. (K A LAWRENCE, LTR 13.4.94).

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1897 BY RAMAGE & FERGUSON, LEITH. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY J T SALVESEN. SINGLE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 99HP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE TYNE FOR ROUEN. CARGO COAL. TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY UB 35. TWO MEN LOST.

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FAQ

Where is the VESTRA wreck located?

The VESTRA wreck is located at coordinates 54 45.774 N,1 7.815 W.

How deep is the VESTRA and where exactly is it located?

The VESTRA lies at a depth of about 30.5 meters and is located at coordinates 54 45.774 N,1 7.815 W.

How deep is the seabed around the VESTRA?

The seabed around the VESTRA lies at approximately 38 meters deep.

When did the VESTRA sink?

The VESTRA sank on Feb 6, 1917.

When was the wreck of the VESTRA discovered?

The wreck of the VESTRA was discovered in 1988.

What country did the VESTRA belong to?

The VESTRA belonged to GB.

What cargo was the VESTRA carrying?

The VESTRA was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the VESTRA?

The VESTRA had a tonnage of 1020 tons.

What type of wreck is the VESTRA?

The VESTRA is classified as a steam ship.

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