Veronica (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Veronica (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 22.205 N,8 41.417 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.370083
  • Longitude: -8.690283
Wreck Depth 92 m
Water Depth 97 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name VERONICA (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag SE
Length 72.5 m
Width 11.6 m
Draught 4.9
Sonar Length 86
Sonar Width 18
Shadow Height 3.3
Orientation 175
Tonnage 1316
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 17, 1940
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 2005
Original Source published World War 2 losses
Last Amended Date May 3, 2007

Surveying Details

H01001 H01001 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 552000N, 084500W. (WW2SL & AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES). FOR FILING ONLY. NCA. 3.5.07 3.5.07 WK LOCATED IN 5522.205N, 0841.417W [WGD] USING DGPS. GEN DEPTH 97MTRS. LENGTH 86MTRS, WIDTH 18MTRS, HT 3.3MTRS. (INSS SURVEY 1999-2005). LIES 175.355 DEGS. IN TWO PARTS, IN LINE, WITH THE NORTHERN PART LARGER. POSSIBLY THIS WK. INS AS WK 92MTRS. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT 1918 BY LIMHAMN'S SKEPPSARV A/B. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY REDERI-A/B ACTIV. THREE-CYLINDER, TRIPLE-EXPANSION ENGINES OF 129NHP. TORPEDOED & SUNK BY U-137. PASSAGE AGUILAS FOR BARROW. (DODS, WW2SL & AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES)

General Comments

IN TWO PARTS, IN LINE, NORTHERN PART LARGER

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FAQ

Where is the VERONICA (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The VERONICA (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 55 22.205 N,8 41.417 W.

How deep is the VERONICA (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The VERONICA (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 92 meters and is located at coordinates 55 22.205 N,8 41.417 W.

How deep is the seabed around the VERONICA (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the VERONICA (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 97 meters deep.

When did the VERONICA (POSSIBLY) sink?

The VERONICA (POSSIBLY) sank on Nov 17, 1940.

When was the wreck of the VERONICA (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the VERONICA (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1940.

What country did the VERONICA (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The VERONICA (POSSIBLY) belonged to SE.

What cargo was the VERONICA (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The VERONICA (POSSIBLY) was carrying ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore.

What was the tonnage of the VERONICA (POSSIBLY)?

The VERONICA (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 1316 tons.

What type of wreck is the VERONICA (POSSIBLY)?

The VERONICA (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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