Victo (Bow Section) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Victo (bow section) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 19.976 N,0 17.758 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.332933
  • Longitude: -0.295967
Wreck Depth 38.6 m
Water Depth 47 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name VICTO (BOW SECTION)
Type steam ship
Flag NO
Length 105.8 m
Width 15.5 m
Draught 7
Sonar Length 52.6
Sonar Width 6.7
Shadow Height 8.3
Orientation 116
Tonnage 3655
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 8, 1941
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1986
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source published World War 2 losses
Last Amended Date Jul 4, 2016

Surveying Details

SANK IN POSN 542000N, 001700W, APPROX. (WW2SL). H1310/86/34 16.12.86 BOW LOCATED IN 542000N, 001745W. IDENTIFIED BY BEAM MEASUREMENT, BRIDGE MEASUREMENT, DE-GAUSSING CABLE, ETC. LIES WITH STEM UPPERMOST. FOR'D HOLDS AND BRIDGE COLLAPSED. LEAST DEPTH 38MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 50MTRS. (G WADSWORTH, 13.11.86). TIDAL REDUCTION 6MTRS. INS AS WK 32MTRS. BR STD. HH100/351/06 2.3.93 LOCATED IN 541959.5N, 001737W [WGD] USING GPS. STANDS 6MTRS HIGH. (A C JACKSON, 9.2.93). AMEND POSN TO 542000N, 001732W. BR STD.*HH090/730/01 17.11.97 EXAM'D 11.7.97 IN 541958.4N, 001744.4W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 43 IN GEN DEPTH 47MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 6.0MTRS. LENGTH 58MTRS, WIDTH 25MTRS. LIES 110/290 DEGS. DCS3 RECORDS AGREE WELL WITH PREVIOUS DIVER INFORMATION, WHILE E/S ONLY GIVES HT OF 3MTRS. CHART AS WK 41MTRS. (GARDLINE, HI 730). WELL BROKEN UP WK WITH HIGH POINT AT ONE END WHICH MAY HAVE BEEN MISSED BY E/S. INS AS WK 40MTRS. BR STD. SEP 2016/000007250 15.06.16 EXAM'D 20.02.16 IN 5419.976N, 0017.758W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 38.6MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 46MTRS. LENGTH 52.6MTRS, WIDTH 6.7MTRS, HT 8.3MTRS, ORIENTATION 116/296. INTACT, STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. (EGS, HI 1472). AMEND NDW 38MTRS.

Circumstances of loss

BOMBED AND SUNK BY GERMAN AIRCRAFT WHILE ON PASSAGE LONDON FOR TYNE AND FREEPORT.

General Comments

BROKEN UP

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FAQ

Where is the VICTO (BOW SECTION) wreck located?

The VICTO (BOW SECTION) wreck is located at coordinates 54 19.976 N,0 17.758 W.

How deep is the VICTO (BOW SECTION) and where exactly is it located?

The VICTO (BOW SECTION) lies at a depth of about 38.6 meters and is located at coordinates 54 19.976 N,0 17.758 W.

How deep is the seabed around the VICTO (BOW SECTION)?

The seabed around the VICTO (BOW SECTION) lies at approximately 47 meters deep.

When did the VICTO (BOW SECTION) sink?

The VICTO (BOW SECTION) sank on Nov 8, 1941.

When was the wreck of the VICTO (BOW SECTION) discovered?

The wreck of the VICTO (BOW SECTION) was discovered in 1986.

What country did the VICTO (BOW SECTION) belong to?

The VICTO (BOW SECTION) belonged to NO.

What cargo was the VICTO (BOW SECTION) carrying?

The VICTO (BOW SECTION) was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the VICTO (BOW SECTION)?

The VICTO (BOW SECTION) had a tonnage of 3655 tons.

What type of wreck is the VICTO (BOW SECTION)?

The VICTO (BOW SECTION) is classified as a steam ship.

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