Voreda (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Voreda (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 49.959 N,2 0.154 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.832650
  • Longitude: 2.002567
Water Depth 15 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name VOREDA (PROBABLY)
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 Feb 5, 1940
Original Detection Year 1972
Last Detection Year 2019
Original Source survey vessel
Surveying Details H2502/72 23.3.72 WK LOCATED ON WINTERTON RIDGE IN 525001N, 020013E DURING CABLE ROUTE SURVEY USING SONAR. (KELVIN HUGHES SURVEY LTD, MARCH 1971). INS AS DW. NE 1503. HH090/563/01 4.11.92 SMALL, HIGHLY REFLECTIVE SONAR CONTACT LOCATED 18.9.92 IN 524956N, 020016E [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [4 LOPS]. NO SIGNIFICANT HEIGHT AND NOT FOUND USING E/S. NO MAGNETOMETER DEFLECTION. CONSIDERED BURIED IN SANDWAVE. CHART AS NDW. (NP 1016, HI 563). AMEND TO NDW IN REVISED POSN. - NM 3460. HH090/616/01 21.10.94 NOT LOCATED - OUTSIDE AREA. (GARDLINE, HI 616). AMENDED TO 'FOUL' ON PREVIOUS SURVEY DESCRIPTION. BR STD. SEP 2020/000100123 20.5.20 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET (2019). (MERITAITO, HI 1580). AMEND DEAD.
Last Amended Date May 20, 2020

Circumstances of loss

BOMBED AND SET ON FIRE BY GERMAN AIRCRAFT WHILE ON PASSAGE CONSTANTZA AND SALT END TO LONDON. WENT ASHORE ON WINTERTON SHOAL AND LATER SANK.

General Comments

REFLECTIVE AREA, WK PROBABLY BURIED IN SANDWAVE

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FAQ

Where is the VOREDA (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The VOREDA (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 52 49.959 N,2 0.154 E.

How deep is the seabed around the VOREDA (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the VOREDA (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 15 meters deep.

When did the VOREDA (PROBABLY) sink?

The VOREDA (PROBABLY) sank on Feb 5, 1940.

When was the wreck of the VOREDA (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the VOREDA (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1972.

What country did the VOREDA (PROBABLY) belong to?

The VOREDA (PROBABLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the VOREDA (PROBABLY) carrying?

The VOREDA (PROBABLY) was carrying flammable liquids and gases.

What was the tonnage of the VOREDA (PROBABLY)?

The VOREDA (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 7216 tons.

What type of wreck is the VOREDA (PROBABLY)?

The VOREDA (PROBABLY) is classified as a tanker.

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