Volante (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
Volante (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 36.382 N,1 34.128 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.606367
  • Longitude: 1.568800
Water Depth 13 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name VOLANTE (POSSIBLY)
Type fishing vessel
Flag GB
Length 20.1 m
Orientation 60
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 1950
Last Detection Year 1989
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Apr 26, 2002

Surveying Details

13.12.50 POSN 513530N, 013600E, APPROX. (MINE CLEARANCE BOARD MINUTES, 13.12.50). NCA. H6340/87 1.3.89 H6340/87 1.3.89 SMALL WK EXAM'D 1.10.88 IN 513621N, 013414E [OGB] USING HYPERFIX & TRISPONDER. LEAST E/S DEPTH 12.1 IN GEN DEPTH 12.8MTRS. NO SCOUR OR SONAR SHADOW. ABOUT 20MTRS LONG AND LYING 060/240 DEGS. MAINLY ENGULFED WITH SAND. (NP 1016, HI 423). BR STD. HH090/693/01 26.11.97 HH090/693/01 26.11.97 NOT LOCATED BY DCS3, MAGNETOMETER OR E/S. GEN DEPTH IS STILL 13MTRS. CONSIDERED TO BE SUBSUMED BY SEABED. (NP 1016, HI 693). AS NO CHANGE TO GEN DEPTH, AMENDED TO FOUL. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

SUNK BY MINE WHICH EXPLODED IN HER TRAWL.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 36.382 N,1 34.128 E
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FAQ

Where is the VOLANTE (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The VOLANTE (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 51 36.382 N,1 34.128 E.

How deep is the seabed around the VOLANTE (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the VOLANTE (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 13 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the VOLANTE (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the VOLANTE (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1950.

What country did the VOLANTE (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The VOLANTE (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What type of wreck is the VOLANTE (POSSIBLY)?

The VOLANTE (POSSIBLY) is classified as a fishing vessel.

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