Vittoria Claudia Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Vittoria claudia Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 53.821 N,1 1.697 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.897017
  • Longitude: 1.028283
Wreck Depth 18.05 m
Water Depth 29 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name VITTORIA CLAUDIA
Type steam ship
Flag IT
Length 89 m
Width 12.5 m
Draught 5.5
Sonar Length 100.1
Sonar Width 15.9
Shadow Height 10.1
Orientation 171
Tonnage 2745
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 16, 1953
Bottom Texture 4,6
Scour Dimensions 144.0,,002.1,035.0
Original Detection Year 1953
Last Detection Year 2017
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Apr 20, 2017

Surveying Details

H7443/53 23.12.53 LOCATED IN 505343N, 010153E OR 115.5DEGS DUNGENESS HIGH LT 2.52 MILES. (TH & LL). INS AS DW WITH G SPH LT BUOY, Q, CLOSE SW. - NM 2999/53. H7443/53 23.12.53 DISPERSAL OPERATIONS TAKING PLACE FROM TIME TO TIME. (TH). H7443/53 25.5.56 AMENDED TO WK 8FMS 2FT. DELETE BUOYS. (TH). - NM 1255/56. H7443/53 5.10.59 LEAST DEPTH 50FT AFTER DISPERSAL. WRECK OF STEAMER. (TH 11.5.56). H5824/60 3.3.61 LEAST E/S DEPTH 61FT. (HMS SCOTT, 24.3.60). H7443/53 11.9.68 TURBULENCE OVER THE WK REPD BY A CHANNEL PILOT LED TO AN INVESTIGATION BY THV 'SIREN'. WK LOCATED IN 505353N, 010143E. DEPTH OF WATER OVER THE WK WAS 76FT AT LWST. THE WK STANDS 30FT ABOVE THE SEA BED IN SURROUNDING DEPTHS OF 106FT. (TH, 19.8.68). H7443/53 22.1.69 CHAIN SWEEP CARRIED OUT. LEAST DEPTH OF WATER 62FT AT LWST. FOULED AT 63FT LWST. SURROUNDING DEPTH 106FT LWST. APPEARS TO BE LYING IN NNW/SSE. POSN 297DEGS, 2.3M FROM DUNGENESS LT HO. (THV WINSTON CHURCHILL, 16.12.68). AMEND TO SW 10FMS 2FT. BR STD. 14.7.71 AMEND TO SW 18.9MTRS. NC 536. H4199/78 11.10.78 LOCATED 7.8.77 IN 505346N, 010148E [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 18.8MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 29-31MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 31MTRS. DCS3 HT 11.5MTRS. LENGTH 90MTRS. LYING 160/340DEGS. (HMS BULLDOG HI 35/77). AMEND TO WK 18.8MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. HH090/711/01 28.1.97 EXAM'D 15.8.96 IN 505349N, 010142E [WGD] USING DGPS. SWEPT CLEAR 17.9, FOUL 18.1MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 18.1 IN GEN DEPTH 29MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 11MTRS. LENGTH 90MTRS, WIDTH 15MTRS. LIES 000/180DEGS. TWO DISTINCT PIECES OF WRECKAGE. (NP 1016, HI 711). NOT FULLY SWEPT. AMEND TO WK 18.1MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. HH242/400/13 16.7.01 LOCATED IN 5053.817N, 0101.700E [WGD]. SWEPT CLEAR 17.0MTRS. (NP 1016, SIGNAL DTD 1.7.01). BR STD. HH242/400/13 30.7.01 EXAM'D 3.7.01 IN 5053.817N, 0101.700 [WGD] USING DGPS. SWEPT CLEAR 17.0, FOUL 17.2MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 18.2 IN GEN DEPTH 30MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 90MTRS, WIDTH 12MTRS. DCS3 HT 8.9MTRS. LIES 000/180 DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. (NP 1016, HN DTD 11.7.01 FOR HI 921). - NM 3435/01. HH090/921/01 19.9.01 ABOVE DATA REPEATED. (NP 1016, HI 921). NFA. SEP 2016/000091764 20.04.17 EXAM'D 24.07.16; IN 5053.821N, 0101.697E [WGD]. LEAST W/C DEPTH 18.05MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 29MTRS, LENGTH 100.1MTRS, WIDTH 15.9MTRS, HEIGHT 10.1MTRS, ORIENTATION 171/351 DEGS. SCOUR LENGTH 144MTRS, 2.1MTRS DEEP, TOWARDS 035 DEGS. WRECK IS BROKEN INTO TWO PARTS. (GARDLINE, HI 1497). AMEND DW 18.1MTRS IN REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

EX DELTA-33, EX CAP FIGALO-48. BUILT IN 1905 BY AKT GES NEPTUN, ROSTOCK. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY 'JANUENSE' SOC DI NAVIGAZIONE S.P.A. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE. PASSAGE BOURGAS FOR HAMBURG. CARGO IRON ORE. COLLIDED WITH FRENCH MV 'PEROU' AND LATER SANK. 20 CREWMEN LOST.

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FAQ

Where is the VITTORIA CLAUDIA wreck located?

The VITTORIA CLAUDIA wreck is located at coordinates 50 53.821 N,1 1.697 E.

How deep is the VITTORIA CLAUDIA and where exactly is it located?

The VITTORIA CLAUDIA lies at a depth of about 18.05 meters and is located at coordinates 50 53.821 N,1 1.697 E.

How deep is the seabed around the VITTORIA CLAUDIA?

The seabed around the VITTORIA CLAUDIA lies at approximately 29 meters deep.

When did the VITTORIA CLAUDIA sink?

The VITTORIA CLAUDIA sank on Nov 16, 1953.

When was the wreck of the VITTORIA CLAUDIA discovered?

The wreck of the VITTORIA CLAUDIA was discovered in 1953.

What country did the VITTORIA CLAUDIA belong to?

The VITTORIA CLAUDIA belonged to IT.

What cargo was the VITTORIA CLAUDIA carrying?

The VITTORIA CLAUDIA was carrying ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore.

What was the tonnage of the VITTORIA CLAUDIA?

The VITTORIA CLAUDIA had a tonnage of 2745 tons.

What type of wreck is the VITTORIA CLAUDIA?

The VITTORIA CLAUDIA is classified as a steam ship.

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