Vorpostenbot Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Vorpostenbot Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		48 18.41 N,4 40.172 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 48.306833
  • Longitude: -4.669533
Wreck Depth 23 m
Water Depth 23 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name VORPOSTENBOT
Type factory ship
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1966
Last Detection Year 2022
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Last Amended Date Dec 20, 2022

Surveying Details

H4906/61 8.11.66 WK 18MTRS IN 481825N, 044012W. (FRENCH NM 4316/66) - NM 2103/66. 25.7.77 WK 18MTRS IN 481827N, 044006W IN GEN DEPTH 25MTRS. NAMED GIVEN. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1976). NC 2655. 16.4.96 SHOWN AS WK 18.3MTRS ON FRENCH 7401 [1995 EDN]. BR STD. HH100/351/12 25.4.97 WK IS WELL BROKEN & SCATTERED OVER A WIDE AREA. STERN IS HIGHEST POINT & IS MOSTLY COMPLETE WITH RUDDER AND IRON PROP IN PLACE. TRIPLE EXPANSION STEAM ENGINE & BOILER STANDING WITH GENERATOR, GUN & CABLE DRUM LYING CLEAR ON SEABED. LIES ON PORT SIDE, STARBOARD SIDE APPEARS TO BE BURIED IN SANDY SEABED. BOWS ARE FACING TOWARDS MAIN WRECKAGE. (M ROWLEY, MV MAUREEN CHARTERS, FAX DTD 24.4.97). 21.6.01 21.6.01 SHOWN AS WK 18.3MTRS IN 4818.475N, 0440.065W [EUR] ON FRENCH 7401 [INT 1832] [1995 EDN]. SHOWN ON BA 3427 [1996 EDN]. HH353/410/04 28.6.02 NOW WK 20.9MTRS IN 4818.46N, 0440.09W [EUR]. (FRENCH NM 02 25 10). - NM 3374/02. 26.11.08 SHOWN IN 4818.410N, 0440.172W [WGD] ON FRENCH 7401 [INT 1832] [2008 EDN, ADOPTION]. NE 3427. SEP 2012/000254614 17.12.12 NOW WK 23MTRS. (FRENCH NM 50/55/12).

General Comments

WELL BROKEN, LYING ON PORT SIDE

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FAQ

Where is the VORPOSTENBOT wreck located?

The VORPOSTENBOT wreck is located at coordinates 48 18.41 N,4 40.172 W.

How deep is the VORPOSTENBOT and where exactly is it located?

The VORPOSTENBOT lies at a depth of about 23 meters and is located at coordinates 48 18.41 N,4 40.172 W.

How deep is the seabed around the VORPOSTENBOT?

The seabed around the VORPOSTENBOT lies at approximately 23 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the VORPOSTENBOT discovered?

The wreck of the VORPOSTENBOT was discovered in 1966.

What type of wreck is the VORPOSTENBOT?

The VORPOSTENBOT is classified as a factory ship.

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