Volanta Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Volanta Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		48 26.912 N,5 3.941 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 48.448533
  • Longitude: -5.065683
Water Depth 3 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name VOLANTA
Type motor vessel
Flag IT
Tonnage 5597
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 12, 1955
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1978
Last Detection Year 2017
Original Source national HO/authority charts
Last Amended Date Oct 11, 2019

Surveying Details

26.1.78 SHOWN AS ST IN 482658.6N, 050351.8W ON FRENCH 6680 [INT 1708]. ALSO LISTED IN FRENCH WK RECORDS. INS AS ST IN 482659N, 050352W. BR STD. H1271/78 14.4.78 ST IN 482659N, 050352W [EUR]. (FRENCH WK RECORDS). BR STD. 13.2.79 SHOWN AS DW IN 482655N, 050400W [EUR] ON FRENCH 5287. NE'S 2694 & 2644. 16.10.84 DANGEROUS WK IN 482658.3N 050351.5W [EUR]. GEN DEPTH 3MTR. STATED AS MV 'VOLANTA'. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1984, NO.14585045). NC 2694. H1271/85 11.8.86 SHOWN AS DW PD ON FRENCH 5287. BR STD. 22.10.09 SHOWN IN 4826.915N, 0503.950W [WGD] ON FRENCH 7123 [3RD EDN 2008, 1:20,000, LARGEST SCALE]. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

AGROUND OFF USHANT. (LL).

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FAQ

Where is the VOLANTA wreck located?

The VOLANTA wreck is located at coordinates 48 26.912 N,5 3.941 W.

How deep is the seabed around the VOLANTA?

The seabed around the VOLANTA lies at approximately 3 meters deep.

When did the VOLANTA sink?

The VOLANTA sank on Apr 12, 1955.

When was the wreck of the VOLANTA discovered?

The wreck of the VOLANTA was discovered in 1978.

What country did the VOLANTA belong to?

The VOLANTA belonged to IT.

What was the tonnage of the VOLANTA?

The VOLANTA had a tonnage of 5597 tons.

What type of wreck is the VOLANTA?

The VOLANTA is classified as a motor vessel.

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