Voreda Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Voreda Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 59.024 N,1 58.887 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.983733
  • Longitude: 1.981450
Water Depth 14 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name VOREDA
Type tanker
Flag GB
Length 136.6 m
Width 18.3 m
Draught 9.8
Tonnage 7216
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo flammable liquids and gases
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 30, 1940
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 1992
Original Source published World War 2 losses
Last Amended Date Sep 13, 2005

Surveying Details

H0190/40 31.1.40 ATTACKED IN POSN 525900N, 015900E. (HMS VIVIEN, 31.1.40). H5580/68 13.8.68 NOTHING FOUND WITHIN 1 MILE OF LISTED POSN DURING SONAR SEARCH. (HMS MYRMIDON, 1967). THIS VESSEL WAS NOT SALVAGED. (BOT). HH090/524/01 3.1.92 NOT FOUND DURING SEARCH WITHIN 2.5 MILES OF LISTED POSN WHERE THIS WAS WITHIN SURVEY LIMITS. (LAND & MARINE, HI 525). AMEND DEAD. NCA.

Circumstances of loss

30.1.40 BOMBED AND SET ON FIRE BY GERMAN AIRCRAFT ON 30.1.40. STRANDED ON WINTERTON SHOAL. SANK ON 5.2.40. (LLOYDS WAR LOSSES).

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FAQ

Where is the VOREDA wreck located?

The VOREDA wreck is located at coordinates 52 59.024 N,1 58.887 E.

How deep is the seabed around the VOREDA?

The seabed around the VOREDA lies at approximately 14 meters deep.

When did the VOREDA sink?

The VOREDA sank on Jan 30, 1940.

When was the wreck of the VOREDA discovered?

The wreck of the VOREDA was discovered in 1940.

What country did the VOREDA belong to?

The VOREDA belonged to GB.

What cargo was the VOREDA carrying?

The VOREDA was carrying flammable liquids and gases.

What was the tonnage of the VOREDA?

The VOREDA had a tonnage of 7216 tons.

What type of wreck is the VOREDA?

The VOREDA is classified as a tanker.

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