Vistula Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Vistula Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		58 59.96 N,0 19.9 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 58.999333
  • Longitude: 0.331667
Wreck Depth 125 m
Water Depth 150 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name VISTULA
Type steam ship
Flag SE
Length 65.2 m
Width 10.7 m
Draught 4
Tonnage 1018
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods,foodstuffs: solid,wood: unprocessed and products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 8, 1939
Original Detection Year 1939
Last Detection Year 1978
Original Source published World War 2 losses
Last Amended Date Oct 23, 1978

Surveying Details

SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 45 MILES NE OF HAROLDSWICK, UIST. (WW2SL). 9.8.73 9.8.73 INS AS NDW IN 590000N, 002000E. BR STD. 27.9.78 27.9.78 AMENDED TO WK USC PA 125MTRS. (TONNAGE KNOWN). BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

EX-'BOERA', EX-'NETTA', EX-'MARKESDAL'. BUILT IN 1919 BY DE HAAN & OERLEMANS HEUSDEN. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY REDERI-A/B SYLVIA. SCREW, S90 NHP, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE. PASSAGE GOTHENBURG FOR HULL. TORPEDOED BY U-37 45 MILES FROM MUCKLE FLUGGA. (DODS & SIBI). TORPEDOED 45 MILES NE OF HAROLDSWICK, UIST. (WW2SL).

General Comments

STEEL CONSTRUCTION

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FAQ

Where is the VISTULA wreck located?

The VISTULA wreck is located at coordinates 58 59.96 N,0 19.9 E.

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

The VISTULA lies at a depth of about 125 meters and is located at coordinates 58 59.96 N,0 19.9 E.

How deep is the seabed around the VISTULA?

The seabed around the VISTULA lies at approximately 150 meters deep.

When did the VISTULA sink?

The VISTULA sank on Oct 8, 1939.

When was the wreck of the VISTULA discovered?

The wreck of the VISTULA was discovered in 1939.

What country did the VISTULA belong to?

The VISTULA belonged to SE.

What cargo was the VISTULA carrying?

The VISTULA was carrying general and mixed goods,foodstuffs: solid,wood: unprocessed and products.

What was the tonnage of the VISTULA?

The VISTULA had a tonnage of 1018 tons.

What type of wreck is the VISTULA?

The VISTULA is classified as a steam ship.

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