Voorwarts (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Voorwarts (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 54.623 N,0 47.018 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.910383
  • Longitude: -0.783633
Wreck Depth 63 m
Water Depth 68 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name VOORWARTS (POSSIBLY)
Type sailing vessel
Flag NL
Length 29.8 m
Width 6.2 m
Draught 2.4
Sonar Length 40
Sonar Width 5
Shadow Height 3.4
Orientation 64
Tonnage 147
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 12, 1917
Scour Dimensions ,,000.5,
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 1988
Original Source unknown
Surveying Details H3039/26 H3039/26 GIVES NAME, TONNAGE, ETC. H256/27 27.1.27 H256/27 27.1.27 AMENDED TO NDW (WRECKS) (1917). NE 2182A. H5667/52 9.9.52 H5667/52 9.9.52 AMEND TO NDWPA. NC 1191. H460/67 3.4.67 H460/67 3.4.67 WK LOCATED IN 545400N, 004405W [OGB]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 220 IN GEN DEPTH 230FT. NO SCOUR. (HMS ECHO, ROS 5.6.66). AMEND TO WK 36FMS. BR STD. 7.10.77 7.10.77 AMEND TO WK 66MTRS. NC 1191. H6331/87 12.10.88 H6331/87 12.10.88 NO WK LOCATED IN POSN LISTED, BUT WK EXAM'D 3.7.88 IN 545437N, 004655W [OGB] USING SYLEDIS [4 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 63.7 IN GEN DEPTH 67.5MTRS. SCOUR 0.5MTR DEEP. DCS3 HT 3.4MTRS, LENGTH 40MTRS, WIDTH 5MTRS. INTACT AND WITH NO EVIDENT SUPERSTRUCTURE. LIES 064/244 DEG WITH BOW W. (LAND & MARINE ENG. LTD, HI 414B). AMEND TO WK 63MTRS. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Mar 7, 2002

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1905 BY GEBR VERSTOCKT, MARTENSHOEK. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY VAN DER LEEN. STEEL SCHOONER. PASSAGE WEST HARTLEPOOL FOR CHRISTIANA. CARGO COAL. FOUNDERED.

General Comments

INTACT, NO SUPERSTRUCTURE, BOW W

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FAQ

Where is the VOORWARTS (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The VOORWARTS (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 54 54.623 N,0 47.018 W.

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

The VOORWARTS (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 63 meters and is located at coordinates 54 54.623 N,0 47.018 W.

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

The seabed around the VOORWARTS (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 68 meters deep.

When did the VOORWARTS (POSSIBLY) sink?

The VOORWARTS (POSSIBLY) sank on Apr 12, 1917.

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

The wreck of the VOORWARTS (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1917.

What country did the VOORWARTS (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The VOORWARTS (POSSIBLY) belonged to NL.

What cargo was the VOORWARTS (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The VOORWARTS (POSSIBLY) was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the VOORWARTS (POSSIBLY)?

The VOORWARTS (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 147 tons.

What type of wreck is the VOORWARTS (POSSIBLY)?

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

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