Victoria Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Victoria Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		35 33.998 S,56 30.197 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -35.566633
  • Longitude: -56.503283
Water Depth 14 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name VICTORIA
Type fishing vessel
Flag UY
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 12, 1983
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1983
Last Detection Year 2021
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Jan 11, 2022

Surveying Details

H6169/82 6.7.83 SANK 41M OFF MONTEVIDEO, & 36M OFF PUNTA PIEDRAS. (LL, 16.6.83). PLOTS IN 353500S, 562500W. NCA YET, AWAIT LOCAL NM. H4308/71 2.9.83 WK LIES IN 353400S, 563000W, MARKED BY BLUE PLASTIC DRUM & YELLOW BUOY CLOSE E. (URUGUAY NM 22/6/83). INS DW PA, MARKED BY Y BUOY CLOSE E. - NM 2405/83. 6.7.10 SHOWN IN 3534.0S, 5630.0W [WGD] WITHOUT BUOY ON BA 1749 [EDN 2 DTD 14.4.02].

Circumstances of loss

ABANDONED BY CREW AFTER ENGINE ROOM FLOODED & LATER SANK WHILE UNDER TOW. ALL 6 CREW WERE SAFELY RESCUED. (LL).

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FAQ

Where is the VICTORIA wreck located?

The VICTORIA wreck is located at coordinates 35 33.998 S,56 30.197 W.

How deep is the seabed around the VICTORIA?

The seabed around the VICTORIA lies at approximately 14 meters deep.

When did the VICTORIA sink?

The VICTORIA sank on Jun 12, 1983.

When was the wreck of the VICTORIA discovered?

The wreck of the VICTORIA was discovered in 1983.

What country did the VICTORIA belong to?

The VICTORIA belonged to UY.

What type of wreck is the VICTORIA?

The VICTORIA is classified as a fishing vessel.

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