Vianna (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Vianna (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 50.123 N,1 11.265 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.835383
  • Longitude: -1.187750
Wreck Depth 30 m
Water Depth 36 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name VIANNA (PROBABLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Sonar Length 70
Sonar Width 10
Shadow Height 6
Orientation 20
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 1994
Original Source other
Surveying Details 11.4.18 11.4.18 POSN 545030N, 011230W, APPROX. (VAEC, R. TYNE APPRS REPORT). SANK 4 MILES E FROM SEAHAM HARBOUR. (WW1SL). H2433/71 22.4.71 H2433/71 22.4.71 EXAM'D IN 545006N, 011112W [OGB] USING HIFIX/3 [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 32 IN GEN DEPTH 36MTRS. NOT FOUND USING SONAR. (HMS EGERIA, 17.9.70). INS AS WK 17FMS. BR STD. 15.5.73 15.5.73 AMEND TO WK 32MTRS. NC 152. H6330/87 7.11.88 H6330/87 7.11.88 EXAM'D 4.9.88 IN 545007N, 011110W [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [7 LOP]. SWEPT CLEAR AT 30.3, FOUL AT 30.8MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 30.7 IN GEN DEPTH 36MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 6MTRS. GAVE DISTINCTIVE SONAR SHADOW ONLY FROM THE W. DIMENSIONS DIFFICULT TO ASSESS - ESTIMATED TO BE 70 X 10MTRS AND TO LIE 020/200 DEG. (GARDLINE, HI 414A). AMEND TO SW 30MTRS IN REVISED POSN. - NM 3636/88. HH100/351/08 11.3.94 HH100/351/08 11.3.94 WK IN 545003.6N, 011114.4W DIVED JULY 1991. LIES APPROX SE/NW WITH BOW FAIRLY INTACT AND STANDING ABOUT 4MTRS CLEAR OF SEABED. REMAINDER BROKEN AND FLAT EXCEPT FOR BOILERS, STANDING 3 TO 4MTRS HIGH, AND STERN WHICH STANDS ABOUT 3MTRS HIGH. HARD TO LOCATE USING E/S. THOUGHT TO BE THE LLWYNGWAIR [SEE 008100913] AND VIANNA THOUGHT TO BE WK IN 544849N, 011343W [WHICH SEE]. (K A LAWRENCE). NCA. HH100/351/08 11.5.94 HH100/351/08 11.5.94 MAY BE LLYNGWAIR (PROBABLY). HAS NO APPARENT CARGO, IS OF SUBSTANTIAL SIZE AND HAS TWO BOILERS. STEERING BINNACLE RECOVERED, MADE BY DONKINS (NEWCASTLE) 1913. (K A LAWRENCE, LTR DTD 11.5.94).
Last Amended Date Nov 9, 1999

Circumstances of loss

TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE UC 64. WAS ON PASSAGE TYNE TO IPSWICH.

General Comments

WELL BROKEN UP

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FAQ

Where is the VIANNA (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The VIANNA (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 54 50.123 N,1 11.265 W.

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

The VIANNA (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 30 meters and is located at coordinates 54 50.123 N,1 11.265 W.

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

The seabed around the VIANNA (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 36 meters deep.

When did the VIANNA (PROBABLY) sink?

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

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

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

What country did the VIANNA (PROBABLY) belong to?

The VIANNA (PROBABLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the VIANNA (PROBABLY) carrying?

The VIANNA (PROBABLY) was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the VIANNA (PROBABLY)?

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

What type of wreck is the VIANNA (PROBABLY)?

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

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