Victory Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Victory Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 21.033 N,2 57.115 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.350550
  • Longitude: -2.951917
Wreck Depth 1.6 m
Water Depth 4 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name VICTORY
Type barge
Flag GB
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 8, 1913
Original Detection Year 1913
Last Detection Year 2004
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Jun 21, 2004

Surveying Details

WK, LEAST DEPTH 1FM 1FT IN 532101N, 025702W. (ADMIRALTY). 13.5.1913 DISPERSED BY BLASTING TO LEAST DEPTH 7FT BELOW LBD BY MD & HB ON 13.5.1913. DEPTH OVER BOTTOM NOW 3FT ABOVE LBD. (LIVERPOOL WK RECORDS). H5282/71 24.2.75 H5282/71 24.2.75 NO LONGER SHOWN. (MD & HB 1974). NC 3490. 22.9.82 22.9.82 WK 1.6MTRS SHOWN IN 532101N, 025702W ON SURVEY K8022/4. NC 3490. 11.8.86 11.8.86 NOT SHOWN ON MERSEY 27/4. CHART AS FOUL. NE 3490. 12.10.89 12.10.89 SHOWN AS WK 1.6MTRS IN GENERAL DEPTH 3.5MTRS. (MERSEY 23/4). NE 3490. 20.7.94 20.7.94 NOW SHOWN IN GEN DEPTHS 1MTRS ON MERSEY 36/1 [DTD SEPT-NOV 1993]. CHART AS FOUL. NE 3490. 21.6.04 21.6.04 SHOWN AS WK 1.6MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 4MTRS ON BA 3490 [EDN 5 DTD 20.12.01].

Circumstances of loss

SANK DURING GALE ABOUT 620YDS S BY E (MAG) OF 'UM1' R CONL BUOY.

General Comments

DISPERSED

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FAQ

Where is the VICTORY wreck located?

The VICTORY wreck is located at coordinates 53 21.033 N,2 57.115 W.

How deep is the VICTORY and where exactly is it located?

The VICTORY lies at a depth of about 1.6 meters and is located at coordinates 53 21.033 N,2 57.115 W.

How deep is the seabed around the VICTORY?

The seabed around the VICTORY lies at approximately 4 meters deep.

When did the VICTORY sink?

The VICTORY sank on May 8, 1913.

When was the wreck of the VICTORY discovered?

The wreck of the VICTORY was discovered in 1913.

What country did the VICTORY belong to?

The VICTORY belonged to GB.

What type of wreck is the VICTORY?

The VICTORY is classified as a barge.

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