Vinlake Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Vinlake Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 9.219 N,5 0.479 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.153650
  • Longitude: -5.007983
Water Depth -1 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name VINLAKE
Type military vessel
Flag GB
Tonnage 3938
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 21, 1944
Original Detection Year 1944
Last Detection Year 2012
Original Source naval vessel
Last Amended Date Nov 12, 2012

Surveying Details

H1877/44 13.6.44 DWP LIES BETWEEN 150DEGS 3010FT & 152.5DEGS 3100FT FROM ST MAWES FLAGSTAFF [500940N, 050050W]. (HMS FORTE 7.5.44). - NM 1192/44. 11.6.71 CUT UP AND REMOVED (R DAVIS). NCA YET. 8.12.93 NOW CHARTED AS STP IN 500911N, 050025W. [CARRIES INTER TIDAL TINT]. NE 32. 11.10.12 NOT VISIBLE ON GOOGLE EARTH. AMEND DEAD. SEP 2012/000225675 12.11.12 WK IS NO LONGER A DANGER TO NAVIGATION, A SMALL AMOUNT REMAINS ON THE HW LINE. (G CAIRNS, ST MAWES HARBOUR, EMAIL DTD 6.11.12). NCA.

Circumstances of loss

SUNK AS BLOCKSHIP. (WW2 RN LOSSES).

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FAQ

Where is the VINLAKE wreck located?

The VINLAKE wreck is located at coordinates 50 9.219 N,5 0.479 W.

When did the VINLAKE sink?

The VINLAKE sank on Feb 21, 1944.

When was the wreck of the VINLAKE discovered?

The wreck of the VINLAKE was discovered in 1944.

What country did the VINLAKE belong to?

The VINLAKE belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the VINLAKE?

The VINLAKE had a tonnage of 3938 tons.

What type of wreck is the VINLAKE?

The VINLAKE is classified as a military vessel.

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