Volodia Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Volodia Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		46 48 N,11 5 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 46.800000
  • Longitude: -11.083333
Water Depth 4700 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name VOLODIA
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 128.9 m
Width 17.1 m
Draught 8.8
Tonnage 5689
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 21, 1917
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 1996
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Surveying Details H8203/19 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 285 MILES W QUARTER S OF USHANT, OR 464800N, 110500W APPROX. (BMVS). 24.2.96 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 463000N, 113000W. (LL WW1)
Last Amended Date Aug 1, 2014

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1913 BY RUSSEL & CO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY CUNARD SS CO. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 585NHP FOR 11 KNOTS. PASSAGE MONTREAL FOR LONDON. TORPEDOED AND SUNK. (DODS & LL WW1).

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FAQ

Where is the VOLODIA wreck located?

The VOLODIA wreck is located at coordinates 46 48 N,11 5 W.

How deep is the seabed around the VOLODIA?

The seabed around the VOLODIA lies at approximately 4700 meters deep.

When did the VOLODIA sink?

The VOLODIA sank on Aug 21, 1917.

When was the wreck of the VOLODIA discovered?

The wreck of the VOLODIA was discovered in 1917.

What country did the VOLODIA belong to?

The VOLODIA belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the VOLODIA?

The VOLODIA had a tonnage of 5689 tons.

What type of wreck is the VOLODIA?

The VOLODIA is classified as a steam ship.

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