Veronica L Wreck
| Field |
Value |
| Wreck Category |
dangerous wreck |
Veronica l Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
|
12 3.261 N,61 45.563 W |
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
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- Latitude: 12.054350
- Longitude: -61.759383
|
| Wreck Depth |
12.95 m
|
| Water Depth |
19 m
|
| Water Level Effect |
always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum |
Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name |
VERONICA L |
|
Type
|
carrier
|
| Flag |
TT |
| Length |
30.5 m |
| Width |
6.7 m |
| Draught |
2.4 |
| Sonar Length |
27.3 |
| Sonar Width |
8 |
| Shadow Height |
8 |
| Orientation |
172 |
| Tonnage |
196 |
| Tonnage Type |
gross |
| Conspic Visual |
not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar |
not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk |
Jan 25, 1993
|
| Original Detection Year |
1993 |
| Last Detection Year |
2016 |
| Original Source |
Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports |
| Markers |
ISO DANGER WITHOUT TOPMARK, FL 3S, CLOSE N. |
| Last Amended Date |
Mar 17, 2017 |
Surveying Details
HH671/740/01 17.2.93 SANK IN 35FT WITHIN THE VICINITY OF ST GEORGE'S ESPLANADE. MAST IS AT LEAST 15FT BELOW SURFACE. NO IMMEDIATE PLANS FOR SALVAGE. MARKED BY A BUOY. (LL 3.2.93). NCA YET. HH671/720/01 12.3.93 SUNK IN 120318N, 614648W [?614548W] WITH LEAST DEPTH 24FT. MARKED BY ISOLATED DANGER BUOY, FL 3S. DIVERS FOUND WK TO BE UPRIGHT. GRENADA PORTS AUTHORITY PLAN TO REMOVE WK IN NEAR FUTURE. (MARINE SUPERVISOR, GREN. PA, 1.3.93; GRENADA CG, HN 17.2.93). INS AS WK 4FMS WITH ISO DANGER, FL, CLOSE SW. - NM 1103/93. 21.6.93 [WGD] POSN : 120317.5N, 614542.5W. HH671/720/01 10.11.93 POSN STILL MARKED. SUPERSTRUCTURE APPARENTLY SLOWLY BREAKING UP. NO SALVAGE INTENTIONS KNOWN. (LL 26.10.93). HH671/720/01 14.1.94 WK IN 120314.45N, 614539.12W [GRENADA DATUM]. LEAST DEPTH 5.8 IN GEN DEPTH 12.5MTRS BY CLOSE SOUNDING. HT 4.6MTRS ABOVE SEABED BY SIDESCAN SONAR. LENGTH 30MTRS, WIDTH 12MTRS, ORIENTATION 020/200DEGS. MARKED BY ISOL DANGER MARK. (GRENADA DETACHED BOAT PARTY, HN DTD 15.12.93). [WGD] POSN : 120313.93N, 614533.32W. - NM 360/94. HH090/617/01 21.4.94 DETAILS IN HH671/720/01 CONFIRMED. AMENDED WGS POS'N: 120314.0N, 614533.3W. NCA. HH090/617/01 6.9.94 BUOY SHOWN N'WARD OF WRECK ON SURVEY [M2236]. (LT CDR S LAWRENCE RN, 4-11.12.93). NE 799. HH671/720/03 5.4.06 AREA DREDGED, WK REMOVED. (PORT AUTHORITY OF GRENADA, SURVEY FOR CRUISE TERMINAL JETTY [M4397]). AMEND DEAD. - NM 1703/06. SEP 2016/000230198 17.3.17 EXAM'D 27.9.16 IN 1203.261N, 6145.563W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 12.95MTRS, LENGTH 27.3MTRS, WIDTH 8.0MTRS, HT 8.0MTRS. PREDICTED TIDES APPLIED TO LEAST DEPTH. (UKHO SURVEY TEAM, H525_BLOCK_1_WRECK_52846). AMEND DW 12.9MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Circumstances of loss
WAS CONSTANTLY LEAKING. SANK AT ANCHOR WHEN PUMP FAILED.
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
12 3.261 N,61 45.563 W
Veronica L on Wreck Map
Veronica L Wreck on Google Map
FAQ
Where is the VERONICA L wreck located?
The VERONICA L wreck is located at coordinates 12 3.261 N,61 45.563 W.
How deep is the VERONICA L and where exactly is it located?
The VERONICA L lies at a depth of about 12.95 meters and is located at coordinates 12 3.261 N,61 45.563 W.
How deep is the seabed around the VERONICA L?
The seabed around the VERONICA L lies at approximately 19 meters deep.
When did the VERONICA L sink?
The VERONICA L sank on Jan 25, 1993.
When was the wreck of the VERONICA L discovered?
The wreck of the VERONICA L was discovered in 1993.
What country did the VERONICA L belong to?
The VERONICA L belonged to TT.
What was the tonnage of the VERONICA L?
The VERONICA L had a tonnage of 196 tons.
What type of wreck is the VERONICA L?
The VERONICA L is classified as a carrier.
General Comments
The wreck appears to be a small fishing vessel broken in to 3 pieces. No visible scour.