Virgilia Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Virgilia Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		57 9.655 N,1 51.1 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 57.160917
  • Longitude: -1.851667
Wreck Depth 50 m
Water Depth 70 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name VIRGILIA
Type trawler
Flag GB
Length 35.4 m
Width 6.5 m
Draught 3.4
Tonnage 209
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 3, 1917
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 2010
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Last Amended Date Mar 3, 2010

Surveying Details

SUNK IN 570900N, 015100W OR 5 MILES E FROM GIRDLENESS. (WW1SL). H4087/26 24.6.26 DELETED FROM 2182A AND INS AS NDWPA (1918) IN 470940N, 015100W. H1192/67 16.7.68 AMEND TO NDWPA. NC 3555. 6.11.72 AMEND TO USC PA 15FMS. NE 1407. 3.3.73 AMEND TO USC PA 28MTRS. NC 210. 15.9.80 RECORD REVIEWED. AMEND USCPA 50MTRS. NE 210. HH091/155/01 3.3.10 NOT LOCATED BY M/B. (GARDLINE SURVEY, HI 1155). AMEND DEAD. BR STD. SEP 2010/000097684 22.6.10 DELETE. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1900 BY SCHOFIELD, HAGERUP AND COUGHTY LTD, GRIMSBY. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE NE STEAM FISHING CO LTD. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 58NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE FISHING GROUNDS FOR GRIMSBY. CAPTURED BY GERMAN SUBMARINE & SUNK BY EXPLOSIVES. (WW1SL & SIBI).

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FAQ

Where is the VIRGILIA wreck located?

The VIRGILIA wreck is located at coordinates 57 9.655 N,1 51.1 W.

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

The VIRGILIA lies at a depth of about 50 meters and is located at coordinates 57 9.655 N,1 51.1 W.

How deep is the seabed around the VIRGILIA?

The seabed around the VIRGILIA lies at approximately 70 meters deep.

When did the VIRGILIA sink?

The VIRGILIA sank on Jun 3, 1917.

When was the wreck of the VIRGILIA discovered?

The wreck of the VIRGILIA was discovered in 1917.

What country did the VIRGILIA belong to?

The VIRGILIA belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the VIRGILIA?

The VIRGILIA had a tonnage of 209 tons.

What type of wreck is the VIRGILIA?

The VIRGILIA is classified as a trawler.

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