Vesuvio (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Vesuvio (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 35.564 N,0 30.529 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.592733
  • Longitude: -0.508817
Wreck Depth 37 m
Water Depth 42 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name VESUVIO (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 74.1 m
Width 10.1 m
Draught 5.5
Sonar Length 30
Sonar Width 20
Shadow Height 3
Orientation 90
Tonnage 1391
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo armament,general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 6, 1916
Bottom Texture Gravel
Scour Dimensions 0040.0,,002.6,
Original Detection Year 1916
Last Detection Year 2002
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Surveying Details H1284/75 19.6.75 WRECK OF LARGE CARO VESSEL LOCATED 6.6M E.S.E OF OWERS LTV. STERN IN 503526N, 003036W [OGB] USING DECCA. STANDS 25FT HIGH IN 150FT. VESSEL IS CLOSE SOUTH OF LARGE REEF, LIES ON PORT SIDE, BROKEN & SILTED. IDENTIFICATION NOT KNOWN. (R TODD, SPITHEAD MARINE SALVAGE LTD, 20.5.75). CHART AS WK 20FMS [36MTRS]. BR STD. H4121/76 13.1.77 WRECK LOCATED 11.8.76 IN 503533N, 003028W [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 37.2MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 35-43MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 2MTRS. SEABED SEDIMENTARY WITH SAND RIPPLES & RIDGES. DCS3 HT 6MTRS, LENGTH 80MTRS. LYING E/W, BOWS E. APPEARS TO BE LYING AGAINST 7MTR RIDGE. (HMS FOX, HI 52/76). AMEND TO WK 37MTRS IN REVISED POSN. NC 2450. H1310/83/33 15.7.83 DIVED ON 3 & 4.7.83 IN GOOD UNDERWATER VISIBILITY. VESSEL IS BROKEN IN 3 PLACES: AFT OF F'C'SLE, AMIDSHIPS, & FOR'D OF STERN WHEELHOUSE. LIES ON PORT SIDE ON GRAVEL SEABED. APPARENTLY OF WWI VINTAGE - 13PDR GUN ON STERN. APPEARS TO BE A SMALL RAISED QD COASTER OF APPROX 1000 TO 1050 GRT. HIGHEST POINT STANDS 12MTRS ABOVE SEABED. PROPELLER HAS BEEN BLOWN OFF. HOLDS EMPTY. (J SALSBURY, 8.7.83). NCA. HH091/002/01 28.10.02 EXAM'D 12.7.02 IN 5035.564N, 0030.529W [WGD] USING DGPS. SWEPT CLEAR 37.0, FOUL 37.4MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 37.0 IN GEN DEPTH 42MTRS. SCOUR 2.6MTRS DEEP EXTENDS 40MTRS. LENGTH 30MTRS, WIDTH 20MTRS. DCS3 HT 3.0MTRS. LIES 090/270 DEGS. NO MAGNETIC ANOMALY. POORLY DEFINED WK. (NP 1016, HI 1002). AMEND TO SW 37MTRS. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Oct 28, 2002

Circumstances of loss

EX-CZAR. BUILT IN 1879 BY J LAING, SUNDERLAND. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE GENERAL STEAM NAVIGATION CO, LONDON. TWO BOILERS, COMPOUND EXPANSION ENGINE OF 140HP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE MESSINA FOR LONDON. GENERAL CARGO, INCLUDING AMMUNITION. MINED. SEVEN MEN LOST.

General Comments

BROKEN IN 3 PLACES, POORLY DEFINED ON DCS3

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FAQ

Where is the VESUVIO (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The VESUVIO (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 50 35.564 N,0 30.529 W.

How deep is the VESUVIO (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The VESUVIO (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 37 meters and is located at coordinates 50 35.564 N,0 30.529 W.

How deep is the seabed around the VESUVIO (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the VESUVIO (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 42 meters deep.

When did the VESUVIO (POSSIBLY) sink?

The VESUVIO (POSSIBLY) sank on Apr 6, 1916.

When was the wreck of the VESUVIO (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the VESUVIO (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1916.

What country did the VESUVIO (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The VESUVIO (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the VESUVIO (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The VESUVIO (POSSIBLY) was carrying armament,general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the VESUVIO (POSSIBLY)?

The VESUVIO (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 1391 tons.

What type of wreck is the VESUVIO (POSSIBLY)?

The VESUVIO (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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