Viella Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Viella Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 13.022 N,1 7.391 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.217033
  • Longitude: 1.123183
Water Depth 17 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name VIELLA
Type trawler
Flag GB
Tonnage 144
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 23, 1916
Original Detection Year 1916
Last Detection Year 1993
Original Source other
Surveying Details 3.8.72 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 38 MILES SE BY E FROM SPURN LIGHT VESSEL. (GRIMSBY LOSS LIST). POSN 531300N, 010730E FOR FILING ONLY. HH090/593/01 21.12.93 NOT FOUND. (OCEONICS UK LTD, HI 593). AMEND DEAD. NCA. SEP 2018/000212985 14.9.18 NOT LOCATED BY M/B SURVEY (GARDLINE, HI 1515). NCA.
Last Amended Date Sep 14, 2018

Circumstances of loss

PASSAGE GRIMSBY FOR FISHING GORUNDS. CAPTURED BY GERMAN SUBMARINE AND SCUTTLED USING EXPLOSIVES. (LLWW1 & WW1SL).

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FAQ

Where is the VIELLA wreck located?

The VIELLA wreck is located at coordinates 53 13.022 N,1 7.391 E.

How deep is the seabed around the VIELLA?

The seabed around the VIELLA lies at approximately 17 meters deep.

When did the VIELLA sink?

The VIELLA sank on Sep 23, 1916.

When was the wreck of the VIELLA discovered?

The wreck of the VIELLA was discovered in 1916.

What country did the VIELLA belong to?

The VIELLA belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the VIELLA?

The VIELLA had a tonnage of 144 tons.

What type of wreck is the VIELLA?

The VIELLA is classified as a trawler.

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