Virgilia Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Virgilia Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 45.706 N,2 10.049 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.761767
  • Longitude: 2.167483
Wreck Depth 33.25 m
Water Depth 49 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name VIRGILIA
Type tanker
Flag GB
Length 125 m
Width 16.5 m
Draught 9.1
Sonar Length 130.5
Sonar Width 24
Shadow Height 15.9
Orientation 114
Tonnage 5723
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 24, 1941
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions 220.0,071.0,013.0,156
Original Detection Year 1941
Last Detection Year 2018
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Surveying Details H04100/41 26.11.41 TORPEDOED BY E BOAT LYING IN 23FMS. HEADING NE, LIST TO PORT OF 75DEGS. FOREPART FROM STEM TO FOREMAST SHOWING ABOVE WATER. BOWS 37FT ABOVE MLWS. ANOTHER PIECE OF WK LIES ABOUT 300YDS SW FROM MAIN PORTION. POSN 2300YDS 028DEGS FROM HEARTY KNOLL BUOY. (FOIC YARMOUTH, 26.11.41). H04100/41 5.12.41 SUNK BY GUNFIRE. SWEPT CLEAR 44FT MLWS. (FOIC YARMOUTH 5.12.41). H04100/41 6.1.42 INS AS NDW. - NM 30/42. H5898/51 16.10.51 EXAM'D 5.9.51 IN 524539N, 021013E. SWEPT CLEAR AT 86FT, FOUL AT 87FT. LEAST E/S DEPTH 92FT IN GEN DEPTH 126FT. HEIGHT ABOVE SEABED 40FT. LIES 140/320DEGS. LENGTH 360FT. (HMS SHARPSHOOTER, 16.10.51). AMEND TO WK 14FMS. - NM ACTION. 24.3.61 AMEND TO SW 14FMS. NC 1504. H3730/69 18.9.69 NOT FOUND DURING GENERAL SONAR SEARCH OF AREA. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 47/69). H2233/71 25.1.71 EXAM'D IN 524547N, 021006E [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [2 LOP].SWEPT CLEAR 29MTRS, FOUL 29.2MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 29.4MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 40MTRS. SCOUR 46.2MTRS. CLEARLY VISIBLE SURFACE SWIRL. (HMS EGERIA, HI 12, 27.8.70). AMEND TO SW 15FMS 5FT IN REVISED POSN. .C 1504. H4398/71 16.9.71 EXAM'D IN 524557N, 021006E [OFB] USING HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. SWEPT CLEAR 28.0MTRS, FOUL 29.0MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 28.8MTRS. NO SCOUR. WRECK LIES NW/SE, ABOUT 600FT LONG. (HMS ENTERPRISE, 23.6.71). AMEND TO SW 15FMS 2FT. LC 1504. H4629/71 21.12.71 LYING ON STARBOARD SIDE(?). (COSAG, 30.11.71). 26.3.73 AMEND TO SW 28MTRS. NC 106. HH090/616/01 15.9.94 EXAM'D 27.7.94 IN 524541.3N, 021007.0E [OGB] USING SYLEDIS. SWEPT CLEAR 30.9, FOUL 31.4MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 30.8 IN GEN DEPTH 40MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 50MTRS. DCS3 HT 11.7MTRS. LENGTH 120MTRS, WIDTH 20MTRS. LIES 115/295 DEGS. (GARDLINE, HI 616). SEP 2020/000100123 14.05.20 EXAM'D 26.12.18 IN 5245.706N, 0210.049E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 33.25MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 49MTRS, LENGTH 130.5MTRS, WIDTH 24MTRS, HT 15.9MTRS, ORIENTATION 114/294 DEGS. SCOUR DIMENSIONS LENGTH 220MTRS, WIDTH 71MTRS, 13MTRS DEEP TOWARDS 156 DEGS. WRECK PARTLY INTACT WITH CENTRAL SECTION,THE BOW AND STERN PROMINENT. WTECK PARTLY BURIED BY SAND WAVES. (MERITAITO, HI 1580). AMEND NDW 33MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date May 14, 2020

Circumstances of loss

TORPEDOED AND SET ON FIRE BY E-BOAT WITH THE LOSS OF 23 LIVES.

General Comments

INTACT

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 52 45.706 N,2 10.049 E
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FAQ

Where is the VIRGILIA wreck located?

The VIRGILIA wreck is located at coordinates 52 45.706 N,2 10.049 E.

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

The VIRGILIA lies at a depth of about 33.25 meters and is located at coordinates 52 45.706 N,2 10.049 E.

How deep is the seabed around the VIRGILIA?

The seabed around the VIRGILIA lies at approximately 49 meters deep.

When did the VIRGILIA sink?

The VIRGILIA sank on Nov 24, 1941.

When was the wreck of the VIRGILIA discovered?

The wreck of the VIRGILIA was discovered in 1941.

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 5723 tons.

What type of wreck is the VIRGILIA?

The VIRGILIA is classified as a tanker.

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