Princess Victoria Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Princess victoria Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 46.229 N,5 28.265 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.770483
  • Longitude: -5.471083
Wreck Depth 82 m
Water Depth 96 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name PRINCESS VICTORIA
Type roll on-roll off
Flag GB
Length 94.5 m
Width 14.6 m
Draught 4
Sonar Length 91.4
Shadow Height 16
Orientation 30
Tonnage 2954
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 31, 1953
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1953
Last Detection Year 2010
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H941/53 10.4.53 H941/53 10.4.53 SUNK IN 544400N, 052300W PD. (LLOYDS). POSN TOO VAGUE TO CHART. NCA. H941/53 2.3.56 H941/53 2.3.56 SANK APPROXIMATELY 4.5M NNE OF MEW ISLAND IN ABOUT 50FMS. (RNLI REPORT). INS AS NDW PA IN 544600N, 052830W. BR STD. H941/53 5.7.57 H941/53 5.7.57 POSN TAKEN FROM SKETCH MAP IN RNLI REPORT OF 25.2.53 GIVES APPROX POSN 544612N, 052933W. AMEND POSN. BR STD. 10.8.72 10.8.72 AMEND TO WK USC PA 28MTRS. NC 1753. H3671/72 20.2.73 H3671/72 20.2.73 WK EXAM'D 19.7.72 IN 544615N, 052810W [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 81 IN GEN DEPTH 96MTRS. NO SCOUR. SEABED HARD SAND. LARGE WK, ABOUT 300FT LONG. LIES 030/210DEGS, APPROX, ON ITS SIDE. (HMS FAWN, HI 51/72). BR STD. 5.1.04 5.1.04 EUT POSN: 5446.254N, 0528.230W. NE 1753. 24.9.10 SEP 2010/000156213 24.9.10 EXAM'D 2008 IN 5446.229N, 0528.265W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 82.36MTRS. HT 16MTRS. (HMS ENTERPRISE, HI 1273). AMEND WK 82MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Sep 24, 2010

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1947 BY DENNY, WILLIAMS & BROS LTD, DUMBARTON. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY BRITISH TRANSPORT COMMISSION. TWIN 7 CYLINDER OIL ENGINES OF 874BHP, TWIN SHAFT. PASSAGE STRANRAER FOR LARNE. TWO HOURS AFTER SAILING REPORTED TO BE HOVE TO AND NOT UNDER COMMAND OFF LOUGH RYAN. BEFORE HELP COULD ARRIVE STERN DOORS TO CAR DECK WERE STOVE IN BY HEAVY SEAS IN A FULL NORTHERLY GALE, CAUSING MAJOR FLOODING AND 35 DEG LIST TO STBD. EVENTUALLY CAPSIZED AND SANK. FINAL MAYDAY GIVE INCORRECT POSN AND COULD NOT BE LOCATED BY HMS CONTEST, WHILE ROCKETS FIRED REACHED INSUFFICIENT HEIGHT TO BE SEEN. 134 PASSENGERS & CREW LOST. (SIBI).

General Comments

INTACT, ON ITS SIDE

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FAQ

Where is the PRINCESS VICTORIA wreck located?

The PRINCESS VICTORIA wreck is located at coordinates 54 46.229 N,5 28.265 W.

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

The PRINCESS VICTORIA lies at a depth of about 82 meters and is located at coordinates 54 46.229 N,5 28.265 W.

How deep is the seabed around the PRINCESS VICTORIA?

The seabed around the PRINCESS VICTORIA lies at approximately 96 meters deep.

When did the PRINCESS VICTORIA sink?

The PRINCESS VICTORIA sank on Jan 31, 1953.

When was the wreck of the PRINCESS VICTORIA discovered?

The wreck of the PRINCESS VICTORIA was discovered in 1953.

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 2954 tons.

What type of wreck is the PRINCESS VICTORIA?

The PRINCESS VICTORIA is classified as a roll on-roll off.

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