Vordingbord (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Vordingbord (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		48 43.945 N,5 5.128 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 48.732417
  • Longitude: -5.085467
Wreck Depth 80 m
Water Depth 101 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name VORDINGBORD (POSSIBLY)
Type merchant vessel
Flag DK
Length 88.4 m
Width 12.8 m
Draught 6.1
Tonnage 2157
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 11, 1917
Bottom Texture Gravel
Original Detection Year 1919
Last Detection Year 2021
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details H1690/19 16.7.19 NDW IN 484400N, 050500W IN 55FMS. (PARIS NM). INS WK [OLD SYMBOL]. BR STD. H1291/28 [NO DATE] AMEND SYMBOL TO NDW (1917). BR STD. H1128/63 12.3.63 SHOWN AS NDW ON NC 2644. 24.1.78 SHOWN AS NDW ON FRENCH 6680 [INT 1708]. 12.11.87 SHOWN AS WK USC PD 80MTRS ON FRENCH 6680 [1986 EDN]. 26.2.88 SHOWN AS WK USC PD 80MTRS ON FRENCH 7067 [1987 EDN]. ALSO LISTED IN FRENCH WK RECORDS NO.14585015. NC 2644. 2.3.09 SHOWN IN 4843.945N, 0505.128W [WGD] ON FRENCH 6680 [3RD EDN 2003, CORRECT TO NM 42 29 08, 1:150,000, LARGEST SCALE ADOPTION]. NC 2647.
Last Amended Date Aug 19, 2021

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1908 BY FEVIGS JERNSKIBSBYGERI, SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE OFF USHANT. OWNED BY C K HANSEN AT THE TIME OF LOSS. (DODS).

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FAQ

Where is the VORDINGBORD (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The VORDINGBORD (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 48 43.945 N,5 5.128 W.

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

The VORDINGBORD (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 80 meters and is located at coordinates 48 43.945 N,5 5.128 W.

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

The seabed around the VORDINGBORD (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 101 meters deep.

When did the VORDINGBORD (POSSIBLY) sink?

The VORDINGBORD (POSSIBLY) sank on Jul 11, 1917.

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

The wreck of the VORDINGBORD (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1919.

What country did the VORDINGBORD (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The VORDINGBORD (POSSIBLY) belonged to DK.

What was the tonnage of the VORDINGBORD (POSSIBLY)?

The VORDINGBORD (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 2157 tons.

What type of wreck is the VORDINGBORD (POSSIBLY)?

The VORDINGBORD (POSSIBLY) is classified as a merchant vessel.

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