North Eastern Victory Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
North eastern victory Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 12.399 N,1 31.375 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.206650
  • Longitude: 1.522917
Wreck Depth 1.2 m
Water Depth 5 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name NORTH EASTERN VICTORY
Type steam ship
Flag US
Length 138.7 m
Width 18.9 m
Draught 8.5
Sonar Length 84
Sonar Width 13
Shadow Height 4.6
Orientation 110
Tonnage 7176
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo foodstuffs: solid,grain
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 24, 1946
Scour Dimensions 0030.0,,003.0,045
Original Detection Year 1947
Last Detection Year 2009
Original Source naval vessel
Surveying Details H5854/47 LARGE WK WITH HULL, MASTS & FUNNEL ALWAYS VISIBLE. (HMS FRANKLIN, SURVEY [E8185], DTD 1947). 7.2.51 CHART AS ST. NC 1828. H927/59 1.10.59 FOUR MASTS VISIBLE AT ALL STATES OF TIDE. (ECES, DTD 1959). CHART AS ST (MASTS). NE 1828. H2421/62 24.8.62 FOUR MASTS, ALWAYS DRY. (HMS ECHO, DTD 1962). H3890/68 19.3.68 ST, MASTS ALWAYS VISIBLE. GOOD SONAR RESPONSE FROM NW. (HMS ECHO, HI 28/67). H2 15.6.72 NOW CHARTED AS ST (MAST H2.6MTRS). NC 1828. H2100/74 30.1.74 WK LOCATED IN 511222N, 013126E USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. SEABED DRIES 0.7MTRS. NO SCOUR. LIES 125/305DEGS & IS VISIBLE AT ALL STATES OF THE TIDE. VERY CONSPIC & USEFUL NAVIGATIONAL MARK, GIVING A GOOD RADAR RESPONSE. (HMS ENTERPRISE). NCA. H1309/75/444 24.3.76 ONLY TWO MASTS NOW SHOW. (R A LEE, DTD 28.1.76). 27.7.76 THREE MASTS REPD TO BE STILL VISIBLE. (DOVER CG, TELECON). H5 26.11.76 NOW CHARTED AS ST, MAST H5MTRS. NC 1610. H1938/78 20.3.81 EXAM'D 27.11.80 USING HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. FIVE MASTS ALWAYS VISIBLE, FOUR SAMPSON POSTS, IN PAIRS, & A SINGLE SAMPSON POST FOR'D WITH HEAVY CROSS-TREE. ESTIMATED HT 5MTRS ABOVE MHWS. LIES IN GEN DEPTH 5-6MTRS, HEADING 110DEGS AND LISTING ABOUT 20DEGS TO STBD. (HMS ENTERPRISE, HI 61B/80). AMEND TO ST, MASTS H5MTRS. BR STD. H1310/84/23 12.9.84 ONE MAST APPEARS LIKELY TO COLLAPSE IN A HEAVY STORM. DECK IS SHEARING ALL ROUND. CAUTION IS REQUIRED BY DIVERS ENTERING HOLDS. (EAST KENT MARITIME TRUST, DTD 23.7.84). HH090/511/01 12.2.91 OBSERVED IN CHARTED POSN. VERY LARGE WK, BROKEN IN TWO. ONLY TWO MASTS VISIBLE NEAR THE SOUTHERN END. PREVIOUSLY REPORTED HEIGHT CONFIRMED. (NP 1016, HI 511). HH090/630/01 31.8.94 OBSERVED IN CHARTED POSN. ONLY ONE MAST VISIBLE WHEN OBSERVED AT LW SPRINGS. (NP 1016, HI 630). AMEND TO ST MASTS. BR STD. HH090/738/01 22.7.97 EXAM'D 16.6.97 IN 512222.2N, 013126.3E [OGD] USING DGPS. SWEPT CLEAR 0.1MTR, FOUL 0.4MTR. LEAST E/S DEPTH 0.9MTR IN GEN DEPTH 6.5MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 3MTRS. DCS3 HT 3MTRS. LENGTH 60MTRS, WIDTH 20MTRS. LIES 150/330DEGS. TWO MAIN PIECES SURROUNDED BY SCATTERED DEBRIS. SCOUR EXTENDS 30MTRS IN DIRECTION 270DEGS. LARGE MAGNETIC ANOMALY. (NP 1016, HI 738). AMEND TO SW 0.1MTR IN 511222N, 013126E. - NM 3123/97. HH091/294/01 / SEP 2010/000060716 23.3.10 EXAM'D 31.8.10 IN 5112.399N, 0131.375E [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 1.21 IN GEN DEPTH 5.8MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 84MTRS, WIDTH 13MTRS, HT 4.6MTRS. LIES 110/290 DEGS WITH BOWS 290 DEGS. IN TWO SECTIONS AND WELL BROKEN. (MARIN MATTEKNIK, HI 1294). AMEND WK 1.2MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Mar 23, 2010

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1945 BY PERMANENTE METALS CORPORATION, CALIFORNIA. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY US SHIPPING CORPORATION. TWO BOILERS, STEAM TURBINE ENGINE OF 600 BHP, SIGNLE SHAFT. PASSAGE NEW ORLEANS FOR ANTWERP. RAN AGROUND AT SPEED IN THICK FOG, BROKE IN TWO & SANK. (SIBI).

General Comments

TWO MAIN PIECES, REMAINDER PROBABLY BURIED

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 12.399 N,1 31.375 E
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FAQ

Where is the NORTH EASTERN VICTORY wreck located?

The NORTH EASTERN VICTORY wreck is located at coordinates 51 12.399 N,1 31.375 E.

How deep is the NORTH EASTERN VICTORY and where exactly is it located?

The NORTH EASTERN VICTORY lies at a depth of about 1.2 meters and is located at coordinates 51 12.399 N,1 31.375 E.

How deep is the seabed around the NORTH EASTERN VICTORY?

The seabed around the NORTH EASTERN VICTORY lies at approximately 5 meters deep.

When did the NORTH EASTERN VICTORY sink?

The NORTH EASTERN VICTORY sank on Dec 24, 1946.

When was the wreck of the NORTH EASTERN VICTORY discovered?

The wreck of the NORTH EASTERN VICTORY was discovered in 1947.

What country did the NORTH EASTERN VICTORY belong to?

The NORTH EASTERN VICTORY belonged to US.

What cargo was the NORTH EASTERN VICTORY carrying?

The NORTH EASTERN VICTORY was carrying foodstuffs: solid,grain.

What was the tonnage of the NORTH EASTERN VICTORY?

The NORTH EASTERN VICTORY had a tonnage of 7176 tons.

What type of wreck is the NORTH EASTERN VICTORY?

The NORTH EASTERN VICTORY is classified as a steam ship.

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