Hms Venetia Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Hms venetia Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 31.325 N,1 7.996 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.522083
  • Longitude: 1.133267
Wreck Depth 13 m
Water Depth 14 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS VENETIA
Type destroyer
Flag GB
Length 95.1 m
Width 9.1 m
Draught 2.7
Sonar Length 100
Sonar Width 100
Tonnage 1090
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 19, 1940
Scour Dimensions 0130.0,,001.3,237
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 2007
Original Source other
Surveying Details H0941/40 30.12.40 H0941/40 30.12.40 DW IN 513113N, 010806E, MARKED BY G CONL LT BUOY, GPFL(3)G 10S, 0.5C SE OF WK. (ADMIRALTY). - TFNM 3017/40 ISSUED RE BUOY. INS DW. - NM 2902/40. H0941/40 24.10.41 H0941/40 24.10.41 INS G CONL LT BUOY, GPFL(3)G10S 0.5C SE OF WK. - FNM 2474/41. H0941/40 3.4.44 H0941/40 3.4.44 LEAST DEPTH OVER WK 4FMS. (ADMIRALTY). - NM 700/44. H0941/40 11.5.44 H0941/40 11.5.44 POSN 513118N, 010806E USING HSA. (CAPT M/S SHEERNESS, 20.4.44). AMEND POSN & BUOY TO 166DEGS 220YDS FROM WK. - NM 999/44. H0941/40 29.7.44 H0941/40 29.7.44 LEAST DEPTH NOW 6FMS 2FT. (ADMIRALTY).H0941/40 29.7.44 AMEND TO WK 6FMS 2FT. - NM 1636/44. H0941/40 26.4.46 H0941/40 26.4.46 SWEPT 8.4.46 AFTER DISPERSAL. CLEAR AT 45FT, FOUL AT 45FT 6INS. LEAST DEPTH 45FT. (CAPT M/S SHEERNESS, 10.4.46). AMEND TO WK 7FMS 3FT. - NM 1443/46. H0941/40 21.7.47 H0941/40 21.7.47 WK NOW MARKED BY 'VENETIA' B CONL LT BUOY, FL10S 257DEGS 3.08M FROM NW SHINGLES BN. (TH NM 66/47). AMEND BUOY. - NM 1637/47. H0941/40 29.7.44 H0941/40 29.7.44 AMEND TO WK 6FMS 2FT. - NM 1636/44. H782/62 14.3.62 H782/62 14.3.62 NOT SEARCHED FOR, BUT SMALL SCOUR FOUND BY THE SIDE OF CHARTED POSN WHILST SOUNDING. (ISS, 1961). H2813/60 3.5.66 H2813/60 3.5.66 EXAM'D 22.9.65. LEAST DEPTH BY E/S 47FT. GEN DEPTH 50FT. SCOUR 52FT. (HMS ENTERPRISE). H782/62 13.7.67 H782/62 13.7.67 SWEPT CLEAR AT 6FMS 2FT. (HMS ENTERPRISE, SIGNAL DTD 6.7.67). AMEND TO SW 6FMS 2FT. - NM 1299/67. H782/62 22.8.67 H782/62 22.8.67 SWEPT CLEAR AT 38FT, FOUL AT 39FT. LEAST DEPTH OVER WK BY E/S 45FT. GEN DEPTH 50FT. (HMS ENTERPRISE). 27.1.69 27.1.69 AMEND TO SW 6FMS 1FT [LAT]. NE 1607. 27.9.73 27.9.73 AMEND TO WK 11.3MTRS. NC 1607. H3162/59 11.10.73 H3162/59 11.10.73 EXAM'D IN 513117N, 010806E [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. SWEPT CLEAR AT 41.7FT, FOUL AT 42.5FT. LEAST DEPTH BY E/S 43.7FT IN GEN DEPTH 48FT. SCOUR 52FT [LAT]. WRECKAGE WITHIN CIRCLE OF 100FT RADIUS. DISPERSED & DIFFICULT TO FIND. SCOUR TO W. (PLA MAPLIN). AMEND TO SW 12.5MTRS. BR STD. HH244/351/01 6.4.90 HH244/351/01 & HH244/260/01 6.4.90 EXAM'D APRIL 87 IN 513116.6N, 010806.7E [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. SWEPT CLEAR 12.7MTRS. GEN DEPTH 15MTRS. (PLA 202/1 & 3, PLA WK/OB REPORT NO.E12/88). BR STD. 26.2.07 26.2.07 EXAM'D 16.9.03 IN 5131.3250N, 0107.9963E [WGD]. SWEPT CLEAR 13.0MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 13.7 IN GEN DEPTH 14.2MTRS. SCOUR 1.3MTRS. CHART AS SW 13.0MTRS. (PLA WK RECORD DTD 13.12.04). AMEND SW 13MTRS IN REVISED POSN. - NM ACTION.
Last Amended Date Feb 26, 2007

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1918 BY FAIRFIELD, GLASGOW. S TURBINES OF 27000HP, TWIN SHAFT. 4 X 4 INCH, 1 X 3 INCH GUNS, 6 TORPEDO TUBES. MINED.

General Comments

AREA OF WRECKAGE WITHIN A 100MTR RADIUS

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 31.325 N,1 7.996 E
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FAQ

Where is the HMS VENETIA wreck located?

The HMS VENETIA wreck is located at coordinates 51 31.325 N,1 7.996 E.

How deep is the HMS VENETIA and where exactly is it located?

The HMS VENETIA lies at a depth of about 13 meters and is located at coordinates 51 31.325 N,1 7.996 E.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS VENETIA?

The seabed around the HMS VENETIA lies at approximately 14 meters deep.

When did the HMS VENETIA sink?

The HMS VENETIA sank on Oct 19, 1940.

When was the wreck of the HMS VENETIA discovered?

The wreck of the HMS VENETIA was discovered in 1940.

What country did the HMS VENETIA belong to?

The HMS VENETIA belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS VENETIA?

The HMS VENETIA had a tonnage of 1090 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS VENETIA?

The HMS VENETIA is classified as a destroyer.

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