Vianna (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Vianna (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 48.824 N,1 13.814 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.813733
  • Longitude: -1.230233
Wreck Depth 28 m
Water Depth 30 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name VIANNA (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Tonnage 401
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 31, 1918
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 2000
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Jan 13, 1999

Surveying Details

11.4.18 11.4.18 POSN 545030N, 011230W. (M08639, VAEC, R.TYNE AP REPORT). H2433/71 22.4.71 H2433/71 22.4.71 UNKNOWN WK LOCATED IN 545006N, 011112W [OGB]. (HMS EGERIA, H525 DTD 17.9.70). H6330/87 7.11.88 H6330/87 7.11.88 NOTHING FOUND. NO TIDE RIP OBSERVED. HOWEVER A HIGHLY REFLECTIVE GRAVEL PATCH FOUND IN POSN. (GARDLINE SURVEYS, HI 414A). - NM 3636/88. HH100/351/08 11.3.94 HH100/351/08 11.3.94 WK, THOUGHT POSSIBLY TO BE THE VIANNA, DIVED ON IN AUGUST 1993 IN 544849N, 011343W USING GPS. V SMALL, WELL BROKEN WK WITH BOWS S. ENGINE BLOCK/BOILER STANDS ABOUT 3MTRS HIGH. REMAINDER OF WK STANDS 1 TO 2MTRS HIGH. LEAST DEPTH 28 IN GEN DEPTH 30MTRS. COMMERCIAL GUARD REQUESTED. (K A LAWRENCE). INS AS WK 28MTRS. BR STD. 1.6.00 1.6.00 CINC DELETED. MORE THAN FIVE YEARS.

Circumstances of loss

TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE UC 64 WHILE ON PASSAGE TYNE TO IPSWICH. (WW1SL; DER KREIG ZUR SEE; LLOYDS WAR LOSSES).

General Comments

WELL BROKEN UP, BOWS S

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FAQ

Where is the VIANNA (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The VIANNA (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 54 48.824 N,1 13.814 W.

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

The VIANNA (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 28 meters and is located at coordinates 54 48.824 N,1 13.814 W.

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

The seabed around the VIANNA (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 30 meters deep.

When did the VIANNA (POSSIBLY) sink?

The VIANNA (POSSIBLY) sank on Mar 31, 1918.

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

The wreck of the VIANNA (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1918.

What country did the VIANNA (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The VIANNA (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the VIANNA (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The VIANNA (POSSIBLY) was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the VIANNA (POSSIBLY)?

The VIANNA (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 401 tons.

What type of wreck is the VIANNA (POSSIBLY)?

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

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