Vlieland Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Vlieland Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		47 37.94 N,5 31.09 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 47.632333
  • Longitude: -5.518167
Wreck Depth 121 m
Water Depth 134 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name VLIELAND
Type motor vessel
Flag CY
Length 75.9 m
Width 11 m
Draught 6.4
Tonnage 1571
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 14, 1976
Original Detection Year 1976
Last Detection Year 2019
Original Source unknown
Last Amended Date Aug 27, 2019

Surveying Details

18.10.76 SANK IN 473800N, 053100W APPROX. (LL 18.10.76). H2770/69 26.10.76 POSN REPEATED. (HYDROLANT 2912/76). CHART AS NDW PA IN 473800N, 053100W. R/P. H2770/69 5.7.78 CHART AS NDW PA IN 473800N, 053100W. - NM 1655/78. H2909/85 17.12.85 WK IN 473802N, 053052W APPROX [EUR]. GEN DEPTH 134MTRS. (FR WK RECORDS 1984). H2909/85 17.12.85 LEAST DEPTH 121MTRS IN 473800N, 053100W APPROX. (BREST NM 85 48 24). CHART AS WK PA 121MTRS IN 473800N, 053100W. R/P. 20.1.87 SHOWN AS WK 121MTRS IN FR 6989 [1986 EDN]. 27.3.90 UNKNOWN WK IN 473800N, 053100W [EUR]. POSN ACCURACY 1M [=PA]. LEAST DEPTH 121MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 131MTRS. (FR WK RECORDS 1987, NO.14575037). NCA.

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1953 BY KIELER HOWALDTSWERKE AG, WAS ABANDONED 100M OFF PENMARC'H AFTER CARGO SHIFTED IN HEAVY WEATHER. SHE WAS TAKEN IN TOW BY TUG 'PACIFIC', BUT TOW WAS ABANDONED & VESSEL SANK. OWNED AT THE TIME OF LOSS BY GANDOUR BROS. SHIPPING LTD. VESSEL WAS ON PASSAGE FROM ANTWERP TO LATTAKIA. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the VLIELAND wreck located?

The VLIELAND wreck is located at coordinates 47 37.94 N,5 31.09 W.

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

The VLIELAND lies at a depth of about 121 meters and is located at coordinates 47 37.94 N,5 31.09 W.

How deep is the seabed around the VLIELAND?

The seabed around the VLIELAND lies at approximately 134 meters deep.

When did the VLIELAND sink?

The VLIELAND sank on Oct 14, 1976.

When was the wreck of the VLIELAND discovered?

The wreck of the VLIELAND was discovered in 1976.

What country did the VLIELAND belong to?

The VLIELAND belonged to CY.

What cargo was the VLIELAND carrying?

The VLIELAND was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the VLIELAND?

The VLIELAND had a tonnage of 1571 tons.

What type of wreck is the VLIELAND?

The VLIELAND is classified as a motor vessel.

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