Hms Victorious Ii Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Hms victorious ii Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 44.067 N,4 38.42 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.734450
  • Longitude: 4.640333
Water Depth 0 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS VICTORIOUS II
Type battleship
Flag GB
Length 118.9 m
Width 22.9 m
Tonnage 14900
Tonnage Type displacement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 30, 1921
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1933
Last Detection Year 2015
Original Source national HO/authority charts
Last Amended Date Jan 5, 2016

Simplified Wreck Survey

The underwater wreck of HMS Victorious II is located off the coast of the Netherlands at coordinates 52 44.067 N, 4 38.42 E. Originally reported in July 1933 and updated through hydrographic surveys by the UK Hydrographic Office and Netherlands records, the wreck position was amended over time before being deleted and classified as dead in January 2015 based on Netherlands Notice to Mariners.

Surveying Details

H4891/33 31.7.33 ST SHOWN 524410N, 043810E ON NETHERLANDS CHART 226. BR STD. 5.12.77 GROUNDING POSN GIVEN AS 524407N, 043830E [EUR] IN NETH WK RECORDS. POSN AMENDED. BR STD. 28.5.10 SHOWN IN 5244.067N, 0438.420E [WGD] ON BA 126 [EDN 1 DTD 2.8.07, 1:60,000, CO-PRODUCTION]. SEP 2015/000315978 5.1.16 DELETE ST WK. (NETHERLANDS NM 53/535/15). AMEND TO DEAD.

Circumstances of loss

STRANDED IN TOW.

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FAQ

Where is the HMS VICTORIOUS II wreck located?

The HMS VICTORIOUS II wreck is located at coordinates 52 44.067 N,4 38.42 E.

When did the HMS VICTORIOUS II sink?

The HMS VICTORIOUS II sank on Dec 30, 1921.

When was the wreck of the HMS VICTORIOUS II discovered?

The wreck of the HMS VICTORIOUS II was discovered in 1933.

What country did the HMS VICTORIOUS II belong to?

The HMS VICTORIOUS II belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS VICTORIOUS II?

The HMS VICTORIOUS II had a tonnage of 14900 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS VICTORIOUS II?

The HMS VICTORIOUS II is classified as a battleship.

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