Viola (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Viola (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 39.431 N,1 47.877 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.657183
  • Longitude: 1.797950
Wreck Depth 2.9 m
Water Depth 6 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name VIOLA (POSSIBLY)
Sonar Length 39
Sonar Width 15
Shadow Height 4.2
Orientation 20
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions 0030.0,,002.4,135
Debris Field 0040.0,225
Original Detection Year 1935
Last Detection Year 2005
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Aug 16, 2005

Surveying Details

H77/35 SUNK IN 523900N, 014730E, APPROX. H77/35 17.1.35 DISPERSED. CLEARED AS NEARLY AS POSSIBLE LEVEL WITH THE SEABED. (TH, 8.1.35). HH090/569/01 20.7.93 MAGNETIC ANOMALY OBSERVED IN VICINITY OF 523917.8N, 014758.8E. POSSIBLY A WK BURIED IN THE SAND. NOTHING SEEN ON SONAR OR E/S AND NOT LOCATED DURING ADJACENT SURVEY LINE TO THE W. SURVEY LINE TO THE E WAS TOO SHOAL TO USE EITHER DCS3 OR MAGNETOMETER. RECOMMEND NCA. (NP 1016, HI 569). HH090/686/01 22.3.96 LOCATED, NOT EXAMINED. (NP 1016, HI 686). NCA. HH090/686/01 19.6.96 LOCATED BY DCS3 AND MAGNETOMETER. (NP 1016, REPLY TO APPRAISAL FOR HI 686). CHART AS FOUL IN 523918N, 014759E [OGB]. BR STD. HH090/844/01 13.4.99 LOCATED BY DCS3 AND MAGNETOMETER. NOT EXAMINED. (NP 1016, HI 844). NCA. HH242/540/19 15.6.05 LEAST M/B DEPTH 2.9MTRS IN 5239.431N, 0147.877E [WGD]. (NP 1016, HN DTD 6.6.05). AMEND FOUL 2.9MTRS. BR STD. HH091/110/01 16.8.05 EXAM'D 27.4.05 IN 5239.431N, 0147.877E [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 2.95 IN GEN DEPTH 6.0MTRS. IN TWO PARTS, THE LARGER WITH LENGTH 39MTRS, WIDTH 15MTRS, HT 4.2MTRS, WITH SCOUR 2.4MTRS DEEP EXTENDING 30MTRS TOWARDS 135 DEGS. THE SMALLER WITH LENGTH 20MTRS, WIDTH 13MTRS, WITH SCOUR 1.8MTRS DEEP EXTENDING 20MTRS TOWARDS 170 DEGS. (NP 1016, HI 1110). AMEND WK 2.9MTRS. BR STD.

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FAQ

Where is the VIOLA (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The VIOLA (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 52 39.431 N,1 47.877 E.

How deep is the VIOLA (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The VIOLA (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 2.9 meters and is located at coordinates 52 39.431 N,1 47.877 E.

How deep is the seabed around the VIOLA (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the VIOLA (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 6 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the VIOLA (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the VIOLA (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1935.

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