Vine (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Vine (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 21.631 N,3 44.53 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.360517
  • Longitude: -3.742167
Wreck Depth 12.56 m
Water Depth 14 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name VINE (POSSIBLY)
Type sailing vessel
Sonar Length 12.46
Sonar Width 3.59
Shadow Height 1.54
Orientation 156
Tonnage 53
Tonnage Type net
Cargo stone
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions 013.8,022.9,000.6,110
Debris Field 0035.0,180
Original Detection Year 1988
Last Detection Year 2019
Original Source naval vessel
Last Amended Date Jun 25, 2021

Surveying Details

H2993/88 14.6.88 POSSIBLE WK OR SMALL ROCK OUTCROP EXAM'D 1.12.87 IN 532137N, 034427W [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 13.0 IN GEN DEPTH 14MTRS. NO SCOUR. EXAM'D ALSO BY HMS BULLDOG - HYDROSEARCH VERT. HT 4.0MTRS BUT NOT CONSIDERED TO BE RELIABLE. CHART AS WK 13MTRS. (HMS HECATE, HI 357). INS AS WK 13MTRS. BR STD. HH100/351/16 8.11.00 DIVED IN SEPT 2000. THE REMAINS OF A SV CARRYING CUT SLATES. THE WOODEN HULL PROTRUDES FROM BENEATH THE CARGO. LENGTH 20MTRS, WIDTH 8MTRS, HT 2MTRS BY DIVERS ESTIMATION. LIES 000/180 DEGS. SCOUR 2MTRS DEEP EXTENDS 40MTRS TOWARDS 180 DEGS ON THE E SIDE OF THE WK. W SIDE OF WK IS SANDED UP. DEBRIS EXTENDS 35MTRS TOWARDS 180 DEGS. SEABED FINE SAND. (K HURLEY, LTR DTD 6.11.00). NCA. SEP 2019/000161816 31.7.19 EXAM'D 27.2.2019 IN 5321.631N, 0344.530W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 12.56MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 14MTRS, LENGTH 12.46MTRS, WIDTH 3.59MTRS, HT 1.54MTRS. ORIENTATION 156. SCOUR DEPTH 0.58MTRS, LENGTH 13.78M, WIDTH 22.86MTRS TOWARDS 110 DEGREES. (CLINTON MARINE SURVEY, HI1573). AMEND TO DW 12.56MTRS.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT OF WOOD IN 1788 IN NORWICH. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY O THOMAS, RUNCORN. PASSAGE DINORWICK FOR LIVERPOOL. SPRANG A LEAK IN SW FORCE 9 WHILE CARRYING 105 TONS ROOFING SLATES. LOST BY STRESS OF WEATHER. (SIBI).

General Comments

REMAINS OF WOODEN SV WITH CARGO

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 53 21.631 N,3 44.53 W
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FAQ

Where is the VINE (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The VINE (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 53 21.631 N,3 44.53 W.

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

The VINE (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 12.56 meters and is located at coordinates 53 21.631 N,3 44.53 W.

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

The seabed around the VINE (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 14 meters deep.

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

The wreck of the VINE (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1988.

What cargo was the VINE (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The VINE (POSSIBLY) was carrying stone.

What was the tonnage of the VINE (POSSIBLY)?

The VINE (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 53 tons.

What type of wreck is the VINE (POSSIBLY)?

The VINE (POSSIBLY) is classified as a sailing vessel.

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