Hms Velia (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Hms velia (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 45.681 N,1 36.61 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.761350
  • Longitude: 1.610167
Wreck Depth 6.9 m
Water Depth 8 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS VELIA (POSSIBLY)
Type trawler
Flag GB
Sonar Length 65
Sonar Width 20
Orientation 80
Tonnage 290
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 19, 1940
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions ,,007.0,
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 1990
Original Source other
Surveying Details H0968/40 8.1.41 NDW IN 514530N, 013800E. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED) - NM 41/41. 9.5.68 AMENDED TO DW. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED) NE 1610. H2132/70 23.1.70 WK EXAM'D 29.10.69 IN 514443N, 013721E [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 14.4 IN GEN DEPTH 17.5MTRS. NO SCOUR. SHELVING SEABED. (HMS ENTERPRISE, HI 43/69). AMEND TO WK 7FMS 5FT. - NM 304/70. 23.1.73 AMEND TO WK 14.4MTRS. NC 1975. H2132/70 11.4.79 NOT FOUND DURING INTENSIVE DCS3 SEARCH. EXISTENCE VERY DOUBTFUL. (SOISS, HI 60D/78). NCA YET. HH090/481/01 26.11.90 NOTHING LOCATED IN CHARTED POSN USING E/S, DCS3 AND MAGNETOMETER. WK LOCATED NEAR ORIGINAL REPORTED POSN AND EXAM'D 29.9.90 IN 514538.9N, 013643.1E [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [5 LOP]. SWEPT CLEAR AT 6.9, FOUL AT 7.2MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 7.6 IN GEN DEPTH 8MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 15MTRS. LENGTH 65MTRS, BEAM 20MTRS. LIES 080/260 DEG. APPARENTLY BROKEN IN TWO AND LYING WITHIN A DEEP SCOUR. A VERY LARGE MAGNETIC ANOMALY OBSERVED. (NP 1016, HI 481). BR STD. 12.5.05 EUT POSN: 5145.681N, 0136.610E. NE 1975.
Last Amended Date Mar 5, 2007

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1914 BY COCHRANE & SONS LTD, SELBY FOR J MARR & SON LTD. REQUISITIONED IN 12.1939 AS AN ARMED PATROL TRAWLER. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 84HP, SINGLE SHAFT. PRESUMED MINED.

General Comments

BROKEN IN TWO IN DEEP SCOUR

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 45.681 N,1 36.61 E
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FAQ

Where is the HMS VELIA (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The HMS VELIA (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 51 45.681 N,1 36.61 E.

How deep is the HMS VELIA (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The HMS VELIA (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 6.9 meters and is located at coordinates 51 45.681 N,1 36.61 E.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS VELIA (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the HMS VELIA (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 8 meters deep.

When did the HMS VELIA (POSSIBLY) sink?

The HMS VELIA (POSSIBLY) sank on Oct 19, 1940.

When was the wreck of the HMS VELIA (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the HMS VELIA (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1940.

What country did the HMS VELIA (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The HMS VELIA (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS VELIA (POSSIBLY)?

The HMS VELIA (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 290 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS VELIA (POSSIBLY)?

The HMS VELIA (POSSIBLY) is classified as a trawler.

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