Varoy Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Varoy Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 58.407 N,1 28.695 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.973450
  • Longitude: 1.478250
Wreck Depth 18.37 m
Water Depth 21 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name VAROY
Type steam ship
Flag NO
Sonar Length 77
Sonar Width 25
Shadow Height 2.5
Orientation 90
Tonnage 1531
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 7, 1942
Bottom Texture 7,17,4
Scour Dimensions 020.0,,000.4,270.0
Original Detection Year 1942
Last Detection Year 2014
Original Source naval vessel
Surveying Details H03402/42 12.10.42 SANK IN 525810N, 012912E. (HMS VALOROUS, 8.10.42). INS AS DW. - NM 2595/42. 8.9.43 LOCATED IN 525821N, 012849E. OROPESA SWEEP CLEAR AT 52 FT. LEAST E/S DEPTH 59 IN GEN DEPTH 70FT. (HMS SHARPSHOOTER, 21.7.48). AMEND TO WK 6FMS 3FT. - NM 1902/43. 12.8.48 DRIFT SWEPT AFTER DISPERSAL. SWEPT CLEAR 8FMS 4FT IN 525821N, 012849E. - NM 1902/43. 14.3.73 AMEND TO SW 15.4MTRS. NC 106. HH090/543/01 10.2.92 EXAM'D 28.10.91 IN 525822.6N, 012848.2E [OGB] USING TRISPONDER. SWEPT CLEAR AT 18.1, FOUL AT 18.3MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 18.0 IN GEN DEPTH 20.5MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 21MTRS. DCS3 HT 1.4MTRS. APPARENLY JUST WRECKAGE WHICH IS LARGELY BURIED AND GIVES LITTLE SONAR SHADOW. ACCEPT SWEPT DEPTH. (NP 1016, HI 543). AMEND TO SW 18.1MTRS. BR STD. 18.5.15 WK 18.06MTRS IN 5258.406N, 0128.697E [WGD], LENGTH 45MTRS, WIDTH 22MTRS, HT 3.0MTRS, ORIENTATION 120DEG. (BDC EXAMINATION OF CEFAS DS20/DS21). AMEND TO DW 18MTRS, NFS. SEP 2015/000041896 26.5.15 EXAM'D 16.10.14 IN 5258.407N, 0128.695E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 18.37MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 0.4MTRS, EXTENDS 20MTRS TOWARDS 270 DEGREES. LENGTH 77MTRS, WIDTH 25MTRS, HT 2.5MTRS. LIES 090/270 DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. BROKEN UP, PARTIALLY BURIED. (GARDLINE GEOSURVEY HI 1427). AMEND DW 18.3MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date May 26, 2015

General Comments

BROKEN UP, PARTIALLY BURIED.

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FAQ

Where is the VAROY wreck located?

The VAROY wreck is located at coordinates 52 58.407 N,1 28.695 E.

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

The VAROY lies at a depth of about 18.37 meters and is located at coordinates 52 58.407 N,1 28.695 E.

How deep is the seabed around the VAROY?

The seabed around the VAROY lies at approximately 21 meters deep.

When did the VAROY sink?

The VAROY sank on Oct 7, 1942.

When was the wreck of the VAROY discovered?

The wreck of the VAROY was discovered in 1942.

What country did the VAROY belong to?

The VAROY belonged to NO.

What was the tonnage of the VAROY?

The VAROY had a tonnage of 1531 tons.

What type of wreck is the VAROY?

The VAROY is classified as a steam ship.

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