Violet Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Violet Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 57.158 N,5 3.647 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.952633
  • Longitude: -5.060783
Wreck Depth 69 m
Water Depth 74 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name VIOLET
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 66.9 m
Width 9.2 m
Draught 5.5
Sonar Length 61
Sonar Width 20
Shadow Height 4.7
Orientation 82
Tonnage 1282
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo grain
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 13, 1874
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1974
Last Detection Year 2004
Original Source survey vessel
Last Amended Date Apr 5, 2005

Surveying Details

H3895/74 29.11.74 WRECK LOCATED BY E/S ON A SOUNDING LINE IN 495708.4N, 050340.8W USING HIFIX. LEAST E/S DEPTH 69MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 73MTRS. NO SCOUR. SEABED OF SAND, SHELL AND SMALL GRAVEL. (HMS HECATE, HI 1/74). INS WK 69.0MTRS. BR STD. 25.8.00 DIVED IN 4957.151N, 0503.664W [WGD]. LETTER 'T' FOUND AS PART OF NAME ON BOW. MAKERS NAME A & J ENGLIS, GLASGOW 1872 ON STEERING HUB PLATE. SINGLE BOILER. VESSEL BELIEVED TO BE 'VIOLET'. LIES IN GEN DEPTH 80MTRS, DEPTH TO TOP OF BOILER 77MTRS. (G POUND/G FURSE TELECON 24.8.00). NCA. HH091/059/01 5.4.05 EXAM'D 20.8.04 IN 4957.158N, 0503.647W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 69.3 IN GEN DEPTH 74.0MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 61MTRS, WIDTH 20MTRS, HT 4.7MTRS. LIES 082/262 DEGS WITH BOWS TOWARDS 262 DEGS. POOR MAGNETIC ANOMALY. INTACT AND COLLAPSED. (GARDLINE, HI 1059). RETAIN WK 69MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT OF IRON IN 1871 BY RICHARDSON, NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY BAIRA & BROWN. COMPOUND EXPANSION ENGINE OF 100 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE NICOLAIEFF FOR BERGEN. SPRANG LEAK IN BAD WEATHER WHEN CARGO SHIFTED. SANK AFTER STEADY RISE IN WATER LEVEL PUT THE BOILER FIRES OUT AND TOW BY SS SAID BROKE. CREW RECOVERED FROM BOATS BY BARQUE PRINCE LLEWELLYN. (SIBI).

General Comments

INTACT, COLLAPSED

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FAQ

Where is the VIOLET wreck located?

The VIOLET wreck is located at coordinates 49 57.158 N,5 3.647 W.

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

The VIOLET lies at a depth of about 69 meters and is located at coordinates 49 57.158 N,5 3.647 W.

How deep is the seabed around the VIOLET?

The seabed around the VIOLET lies at approximately 74 meters deep.

When did the VIOLET sink?

The VIOLET sank on Dec 13, 1874.

When was the wreck of the VIOLET discovered?

The wreck of the VIOLET was discovered in 1974.

What country did the VIOLET belong to?

The VIOLET belonged to GB.

What cargo was the VIOLET carrying?

The VIOLET was carrying grain.

What was the tonnage of the VIOLET?

The VIOLET had a tonnage of 1282 tons.

What type of wreck is the VIOLET?

The VIOLET is classified as a steam ship.

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