Vesuvius Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Vesuvius Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 23.738 N,5 24.429 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.395633
  • Longitude: -5.407150
Wreck Depth 44 m
Water Depth 48 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name VESUVIUS
Type gunboat
Flag GB
Length 27.4 m
Width 6.7 m
Sonar Length 18
Sonar Width 6
Shadow Height 3.6
Orientation 65
Tonnage 244
Tonnage Type net
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 9, 1923
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1992
Last Detection Year 2001
Original Source diver
Last Amended Date Oct 18, 2001

Surveying Details

HH100/351/15 27.10.99 HH100/351/15 27.10.99 LOCATED IN 1992 IN 5023.778N, 0524.398W [WGD] USING GPS. A STEAM TORPEDO DESTROYER. (G POUND). INS AS NDW. BR STD. 27.10.99 27.10.99 REPORTED AS BEING UPRIGHT, REASONABLY INTACT, WITH ONE CENTRE LINE TORPEDO TUBE STILL FITTED. (SHIPWRECK INDEX). HH100/351/15 31.3.00 HH100/351/15 31.3.00 DIVED IN AUGUST 1999 IN LISTED POSN. INTACT BUT SLOWLY BREAKING UP. STANDS 7MTRS HIGH IN GEN DEPTH 54MTRS BY DEPTH GAUGE. SEABED COARSE SAND & A LITTLE SILT. (J ROSEVEARE). AMEND TO WK 40MTRS. BR STD. 10.4.00 10.4.00 CONFIRMED THAT TORPEDO IS STILL IN PLACE. (J ROSEVEARE, TELECON 10.4.00). NCA. HH090/799/01 18.10.01 HH090/799/01 18.10.01 EXAM'D 4.8.01 IN 5023.738N, 0524.429W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 44.9 IN GEN DEPTH 48MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 18MTRS, WIDTH 6MTRS. DCS3 HT 3.6MTRS. LIES 065/245 DEGS. MODERATE MAGNETIC ANOMALY. INTACT AND UPRIGHT. (NP 1008, HI 799). AMEND TO WK 44MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

14.9.23 BUILT IN 1874 AT PEMBROKE DOCK. SCREW PROPULSION. SOLD 14.9.23 TO CASHMORE. FOUNDERED WHILST UNDER TOW FROM DEVONPORT TO NEWPORT TO BE BROKEN UP. ORIGINALLY A TORPEDO VESSEL, HAD BEEN RELEGATED TO A TRAINING SHIP.

General Comments

IRON HULL, UPRIGHT, INTACT

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FAQ

Where is the VESUVIUS wreck located?

The VESUVIUS wreck is located at coordinates 50 23.738 N,5 24.429 W.

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

The VESUVIUS lies at a depth of about 44 meters and is located at coordinates 50 23.738 N,5 24.429 W.

How deep is the seabed around the VESUVIUS?

The seabed around the VESUVIUS lies at approximately 48 meters deep.

When did the VESUVIUS sink?

The VESUVIUS sank on Nov 9, 1923.

When was the wreck of the VESUVIUS discovered?

The wreck of the VESUVIUS was discovered in 1992.

What country did the VESUVIUS belong to?

The VESUVIUS belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the VESUVIUS?

The VESUVIUS had a tonnage of 244 tons.

What type of wreck is the VESUVIUS?

The VESUVIUS is classified as a gunboat.

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