Voorwaarts Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Voorwaarts Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 17.823 N,2 11.757 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.297050
  • Longitude: -2.195950
Water Depth 8 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name VOORWAARTS
Type motor vessel
Flag NL
Tonnage 261
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 26, 1950
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1950
Last Detection Year 2004
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Surveying Details H2473/50 16.3.60 STRUCK THE NE EXTREMITY OF PATERNOSTERS REEF IN 491753N, 021140W [EUR] AND REMAINS. (HARBOUR MASTER, JERSEY, 28.3.50). NCA. H4647/68 20.10.69 WRECK VERY BROKEN UP AND ALMOST BREAKS SURFACE. OWNED BY A D PARKES, WHO HAS SALVED MOST OF HER. LYING ALONGSIDE IS THE WRECK OF THE 'SCHELDE', SUNK PRE 1939. POSN GIVEN AS 491748N, 021140W [EUR]. (T A TITTERINGTON, REPORT DTD 16.10.69). NCA. 11.5.99 INS AS DW PA IN 4917.883N, 0211.667W. BR STD. 23.2.04 [WGD] POSN: 4917.823N, 0211.757W. NE 1136.
Last Amended Date Feb 23, 2004

Circumstances of loss

STRUCK PATERNOSTERS REEF AND STRANDED.

General Comments

WELL BROKEN UP

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FAQ

Where is the VOORWAARTS wreck located?

The VOORWAARTS wreck is located at coordinates 49 17.823 N,2 11.757 W.

How deep is the seabed around the VOORWAARTS?

The seabed around the VOORWAARTS lies at approximately 8 meters deep.

When did the VOORWAARTS sink?

The VOORWAARTS sank on Mar 26, 1950.

When was the wreck of the VOORWAARTS discovered?

The wreck of the VOORWAARTS was discovered in 1950.

What country did the VOORWAARTS belong to?

The VOORWAARTS belonged to NL.

What was the tonnage of the VOORWAARTS?

The VOORWAARTS had a tonnage of 261 tons.

What type of wreck is the VOORWAARTS?

The VOORWAARTS is classified as a motor vessel.

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