Victor Ross Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Victor ross Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		56 4 N,18 30 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 56.066667
  • Longitude: -18.500000
Water Depth 1450 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name VICTOR ROSS
Type tanker
Flag GB
Length 159.1 m
Width 21.3 m
Draught 11.6
Tonnage 12247
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 2, 1940
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 1987
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Oct 7, 2004

Surveying Details

H01001/40 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 560400N, 183000W. 5.8.87 SINKING POSN AS ABOVE PLOTS IN APPROX 1450 MTRS. (WW2SL & AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES). SUNK APPROX 250 MILES SW OF ROCKALL. (DODS).

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1933 BY BREMER VULKAN. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY BRITISH MEXICAN PETROLEUM CO. OIL ENGINE OF 1200NHP FOR 12 KNOTS. PASSAGE LIVERPOOL FOR NEW YORK. TORPEDOED BY U-43. (DODS & AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES).

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FAQ

Where is the VICTOR ROSS wreck located?

The VICTOR ROSS wreck is located at coordinates 56 4 N,18 30 W.

How deep is the seabed around the VICTOR ROSS?

The seabed around the VICTOR ROSS lies at approximately 1450 meters deep.

When did the VICTOR ROSS sink?

The VICTOR ROSS sank on Dec 2, 1940.

When was the wreck of the VICTOR ROSS discovered?

The wreck of the VICTOR ROSS was discovered in 1940.

What country did the VICTOR ROSS belong to?

The VICTOR ROSS belonged to GB.

What cargo was the VICTOR ROSS carrying?

The VICTOR ROSS was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the VICTOR ROSS?

The VICTOR ROSS had a tonnage of 12247 tons.

What type of wreck is the VICTOR ROSS?

The VICTOR ROSS is classified as a tanker.

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