Vosges Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Vosges Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 51.681 N,5 37.96 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.861350
  • Longitude: -5.632667
Wreck Depth 68 m
Water Depth 78 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name VOSGES
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 74.9 m
Sonar Length 50
Shadow Height 5.5
Orientation 170
Tonnage 1295
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 27, 1915
Original Detection Year 1977
Last Detection Year 2004
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Sep 8, 2004

Surveying Details

H2979/74 23.9.77 H2979/74 23.9.77 WK REPORTED IN 505153N, 053805W EXTENDING TO 505153N, 053826W USING DECCA. FF ALSO REPD IN 505146N, 053759W USING DECCA. (E GILES, 16.5.77). NCA YET. 1.10.79 1.10.79 CHART AS NDW. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NC 1178. H1932/79 17.2.81 H1932/79 17.2.81 EXAM'D 13.10.80 IN 505139N, 053754W [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 68 IN GEN DEPTH 78MTRS. DCS3 HT 5.5MTRS, LENGTH 50MTRS. LYING 170/350 DEGS, POSSIBLY IN TWO PARTS. MAGNETIC ANOMALY 142NT. (HMS FAWN,HI 56A/79-80). BR STD. 6.9.04 6.9.04 DIVED 5.9.04 IN LISTED POSN. COMPLETE WK IN ONE WHOLE PIECE. FOUND TO BE A WW1 COLLIER USED FOR CARRYING EITHER COAL OR IRON ORE. VESSEL NOT IDENTIFIED, BUT PLATE RECOVERED WITH 'MOSS SS NAVIGATION CO' ON IT. PROPELLER BLADES STAND HIGHER THAN STERN. SIDES OF VESSEL COLLAPSED OUTWARDS. 2 DISLODGED BOILERS ARE HIGHEST PART OF WK, WITH TOP OF ENGINE COLLAPSED AND DONKEY BOILER IN PLACE. (G POUND/G FURSE TELECON 6.9.04). NCA. 7.9.04 7.9.04 THIS WK HAS BEEN INDENTIFIED AS 'VOSGES'. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE IN MID POSITION, CROCKERY MARKED 'MOSS SHIPPING LINE' FOUND. (G POUND TELECON 7.9.04). NCA.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1911 BY SIR RALTON DIXON & CO, MIDDLESBROUGH. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY MOSS SS CO LTD. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 217HP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE BORDEAUX FOR LIVERPOOL. SUNK BY GUNFIRE FROM U-28, 38 MILES N BY W FROM TREVOSE HEAD. 1 LIFE LOST. (SIBI).

General Comments

INTACT, COLLAPSED

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FAQ

Where is the VOSGES wreck located?

The VOSGES wreck is located at coordinates 50 51.681 N,5 37.96 W.

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

The VOSGES lies at a depth of about 68 meters and is located at coordinates 50 51.681 N,5 37.96 W.

How deep is the seabed around the VOSGES?

The seabed around the VOSGES lies at approximately 78 meters deep.

When did the VOSGES sink?

The VOSGES sank on Mar 27, 1915.

When was the wreck of the VOSGES discovered?

The wreck of the VOSGES was discovered in 1977.

What country did the VOSGES belong to?

The VOSGES belonged to GB.

What cargo was the VOSGES carrying?

The VOSGES was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the VOSGES?

The VOSGES had a tonnage of 1295 tons.

What type of wreck is the VOSGES?

The VOSGES is classified as a steam ship.

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