Volscian Wreck

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Volscian Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 45.948 N,1 43.01 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.765800
  • Longitude: 1.716833
Water Depth 25 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name VOLSCIAN
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Tonnage 570
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 16, 1915
Original Detection Year 1915
Last Detection Year 1995
Original Source unknown
Last Amended Date Jul 18, 2016

Surveying Details

H8203/19 CONFIRMS LOSS. GIVES DATE OF SINKING AND TONNAGE. H6345/26 4.11.26 INS NDW (1915) (PA). 9.5.68 AMEND TO DWPA. LC 1610. H3221/70 7.7.71 CLEAR OUTLINE OF WK LOCATED IN 514554N, 014303E [OGB] WITH SECTOR SCANNER. POSN BY DECCA. E/S SHOWED SOME ANOMALES BUT VERTICAL SCAN INDICATED NOTHING ABOVE SEABED. (RV CLIONE). NCA. H4988/71 6.1.72 LOCATED IN 514556N, 014306E [EUR] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. SMALL BOTTOM FEATURE LOCATED & TRAWL MARKS CLEARLY VISIBLE TO 900FT. HIGHLY UNLIKELY THAT A DANGEROUS WK EXISTS IN AREA & AGREE WITH CLIONE THAT NOTHING MUCH PROJECTS ABOVE SEABED. (HMS FAWN 1971). AMEND TO FOUL IN REVISED POSN. - NM 123/72. HH090/667/01 21.12.95 NOT LOCATED BY DCS3 ON 100MTR RANGE AND MAGNETOMETER. (OCEONICS, HI 667). AMENDED DEAD.

Circumstances of loss

MINED AND BEACHED.

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FAQ

Where is the VOLSCIAN wreck located?

The VOLSCIAN wreck is located at coordinates 51 45.948 N,1 43.01 E.

How deep is the seabed around the VOLSCIAN?

The seabed around the VOLSCIAN lies at approximately 25 meters deep.

When did the VOLSCIAN sink?

The VOLSCIAN sank on Oct 16, 1915.

When was the wreck of the VOLSCIAN discovered?

The wreck of the VOLSCIAN was discovered in 1915.

What country did the VOLSCIAN belong to?

The VOLSCIAN belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the VOLSCIAN?

The VOLSCIAN had a tonnage of 570 tons.

What type of wreck is the VOLSCIAN?

The VOLSCIAN is classified as a steam ship.

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