Virgo Sancta Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Virgo sancta Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 44.761 N,1 32.877 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.746017
  • Longitude: 1.547950
Water Depth 15 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name VIRGO SANCTA
Type fishing vessel
Sonar Length 18
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 13, 1982
Bottom Texture Gravel
Original Detection Year 1982
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source national HO authority radio navigational warning
Last Amended Date Jan 24, 2017

Surveying Details

H2981/78 23.11.82 FV SANK IN BOULOGNE APPROACHES, 056DEGS, 1.63M FROM OPHELIE BUOY. FRENCH AUTHORITIES AWAITING DIVING REPORT. (TELEX DTD 14.11.82, TELECON RNW/DOVER CG 17.11.82). H2981/78 8.12.82 LOCATED IN 504448N, 013303E. NOT BUOYED. (AVIS 182/82). WZ 694 & NAVAREA 365/82 ISSUED. NCA YET. AWAIT BREST NM. H2981/78 9.12.83 WK STILL EXISTS. NM TO BE ISSUED. (BREST TELEX DTD 8.12.83). NCA YET. H2981/78 15.12.83 WK COULD NOT BE FOUND. CONSIDERED TO HAVE BROKEN UP. (MARINE CHERBOURG, SIG DTD 8.12.83). NCA. H2981/78 25.1.84 DW IN 504448N, 013303E [EUR]. (BREST NM 83 51 30). [OGB] POSN: 504442N, 013304E. - NM 335/84. H1271/88 13.12.88 SHOWN AS DW PD ON FRENCH 6795 [2ND EDN 1988]. NCA. H1271/88 14.12.88 DW IN 504448N, 013303E [EUR]. POSN ACCURACY 1M = PA. LENGTH 18MTRS. GEN DEPTH 14MTRS. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1987 NO.21601273). AMEND TO DW PA. NE 1892. 11.11.92 DW SHOWN IN 504449N, 013256E [EUR] ON FRENCH 7247 [INT 1743] [1991 EDN]. [OGB] POSN: 504443N, 013257E. BR STD. 9.12.02 SHOWN AS DW IN 5044.761N, 0132.877E [WGD] ON FRENCH 7247 [INT 1743] [2ND EDN 2002]. NE 438. SEP 2011/000237137 24.1.12 NOT SHOWN ON FR301040 [EDN 4.0]. REMAINS ON BAND 4 & 5 ENCS. NCA.

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FAQ

Where is the VIRGO SANCTA wreck located?

The VIRGO SANCTA wreck is located at coordinates 50 44.761 N,1 32.877 E.

How deep is the seabed around the VIRGO SANCTA?

The seabed around the VIRGO SANCTA lies at approximately 15 meters deep.

When did the VIRGO SANCTA sink?

The VIRGO SANCTA sank on Nov 13, 1982.

When was the wreck of the VIRGO SANCTA discovered?

The wreck of the VIRGO SANCTA was discovered in 1982.

What type of wreck is the VIRGO SANCTA?

The VIRGO SANCTA is classified as a fishing vessel.

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