Victoria (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Victoria (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 21.9 N,0 20.623 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.365000
  • Longitude: -0.343717
Wreck Depth 38.6 m
Water Depth 46 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name VICTORIA (PROBABLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 79.2 m
Width 11.3 m
Sonar Length 52.5
Sonar Width 40
Shadow Height 7.4
Orientation 68
Tonnage 1620
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 29, 1917
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions 020.7,,000.7,068.0
Original Detection Year 1984
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source diver
Surveying Details SUNK 5 MILES NE X N OF SCARBOROUGH. (LLOYDS). H1310/84/22 1.8.84 WK LOCATED IN 542156N, 002035W. POSN BY RADAR. STANDS 4MTRS HIGH IN GEN DEPTH 42MTRS [HWS]. (P J LASSEY, 19.7.84). INS AS WK PA 32MTRS. BR STD. HH100/351/06 25.2.93 WK OF VICTORIA (KNOWN LOCALLY AS '2ND ONE') LOCATED IN 542153.5N, 002030W USING GPS. (A C JACKSON, 9.2.93). AMEND TO WK 32MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. LIES WELL BROKEN ON ROCKY SEABED IN 542151N, 002039W. (DIVE YORKSHIRE). HH090/730/01 14.11.97 EXAM'D 12.7.97 IN 542153.7N, 002035.0W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 42.3 IN GEN DEPTH 46MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 5.0MTRS. LENGTH 70MTRS, WIDTH 12MTRS. LIES 065/245 DEGS. WELL DECOMPOSED. BROKEN INTO TWO, OR POSSIBLY THREE, PIECES. (GARDLINE, HI 730). BR STD. SEP 2016/000007250 13.06.16 EXAM'D 21.02.16 IN 5421.900N, 0020.623W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 38.6MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 35MTRS. LENGTH 52.5MTRS, WIDTH 40MTRS, HT 7.4MTRS, ORIENTATION 068/248. WK SPLIT INTO TWO PARTS. (EGS, HI 1472). AMEND NDW 38MTRS.
Last Amended Date Jun 29, 2016

Circumstances of loss

TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE WHILE ON PASSAGE JARROW TO BAYONNE.

General Comments

Wk split into two sections

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FAQ

Where is the VICTORIA (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The VICTORIA (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 54 21.9 N,0 20.623 W.

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

The VICTORIA (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 38.6 meters and is located at coordinates 54 21.9 N,0 20.623 W.

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

The seabed around the VICTORIA (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 46 meters deep.

When did the VICTORIA (PROBABLY) sink?

The VICTORIA (PROBABLY) sank on Apr 29, 1917.

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

The wreck of the VICTORIA (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1984.

What country did the VICTORIA (PROBABLY) belong to?

The VICTORIA (PROBABLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the VICTORIA (PROBABLY) carrying?

The VICTORIA (PROBABLY) was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the VICTORIA (PROBABLY)?

The VICTORIA (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 1620 tons.

What type of wreck is the VICTORIA (PROBABLY)?

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

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