Princess Victoria Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Princess victoria Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 41.013 N,3 49.075 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.683550
  • Longitude: -3.817917
Wreck Depth 24 m
Water Depth 38 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name PRINCESS VICTORIA
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Tonnage 1108
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 9, 1915
Original Detection Year 1915
Last Detection Year 1991
Original Source unknown
Surveying Details H3317/15 H3317/15 SUNK IN 534100N, 034900W. (AUTHORITY NOT KNOWN). SANK 16 MILES NW BY N FROM LIVERPOOL BAR LTV. (WW1SL). H7031/33 6.11.33 H7031/33 6.11.33 SWEPT FOR BUT NOT FOUND. (TH). NCA. H5043/70 26.1.71 H5043/70 26.1.71 COULD BE FASTENER REPORTED IN 534050N, 034838W OR THAT IN 534055N, 034830W. (NETH HO). HH100/351/04 18.4.91 HH100/351/04 18.4.91 PRINCESS VICTORIA IDENTIFIED AS WK IN 533755N, 033916W. (S A RODGER, 13.3.91). AMENDED TO DEAD. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Jan 14, 1997

Circumstances of loss

TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE. (WW1SL). REPORTED TO HAVE BEEN SUNK IN COLLISION WITH AN ESCORT. (H3317/15). SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE U 20 WHILE ON PASSAGE TO MANCHESTER. (NAVAL STAFF MONOGRAPHS).

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FAQ

Where is the PRINCESS VICTORIA wreck located?

The PRINCESS VICTORIA wreck is located at coordinates 53 41.013 N,3 49.075 W.

How deep is the PRINCESS VICTORIA and where exactly is it located?

The PRINCESS VICTORIA lies at a depth of about 24 meters and is located at coordinates 53 41.013 N,3 49.075 W.

How deep is the seabed around the PRINCESS VICTORIA?

The seabed around the PRINCESS VICTORIA lies at approximately 38 meters deep.

When did the PRINCESS VICTORIA sink?

The PRINCESS VICTORIA sank on Mar 9, 1915.

When was the wreck of the PRINCESS VICTORIA discovered?

The wreck of the PRINCESS VICTORIA was discovered in 1915.

What country did the PRINCESS VICTORIA belong to?

The PRINCESS VICTORIA belonged to GB.

What cargo was the PRINCESS VICTORIA carrying?

The PRINCESS VICTORIA was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the PRINCESS VICTORIA?

The PRINCESS VICTORIA had a tonnage of 1108 tons.

What type of wreck is the PRINCESS VICTORIA?

The PRINCESS VICTORIA is classified as a steam ship.

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