V 81 Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
V 81 Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		58 29.99 N,3 5.065 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 58.499833
  • Longitude: -3.084417
Wreck Depth 31.67 m
Water Depth 33 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name V 81
Type destroyer
Flag DE
Length 82 m
Width 7.3 m
Sonar Length 5.11
Sonar Width 2.25
Shadow Height 1.4
Orientation 326
Tonnage 1188
Tonnage Type displacement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Bottom Texture 4/9
Original Detection Year 1919
Last Detection Year 2021
Original Source other
Surveying Details H6248/37 20.9.37 SANK IN APPROX 583000N, 030500W. LATER SOLD FOR SCRAP. H2336/84 19.3.86 NOT FOUND DURING SHIP SONAR SEARCH. PRESUMED RAISED FOR SCRAP. (HMS BEAGLE, HI 246). 24.4.95 REPORTED TO HAVE BEEN FOUND 1/4 MILE FROM GRID REF ND 38/66. (REVIEVER OF WRECK, TELECON 24.4.95). NCA. RSDRA2022000131756 21.12.22 EXAM'D 19.11.21; IN 5829.990N, 0305.065W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 31.67MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 33MTRS. LENGTH 5.1MTRS, WIDTH 2.2MTRS, HT 1.4MTRS. ORIENTATION 146/326 DEGS. POINTED OBJECT WHERE THERE IS NO APPEARANCE OF A WRECK. WRECK IS NOT INTACT. (A-2-SEA SOLUTIONS LTD, HI1710 - H525-916). AMEND NDW 31MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Jan 26, 2023

Circumstances of loss

BULT IN 1916 IN GERMANY. SCUTTLED AT SCAPA FLOW IN 1919. WAS LATER RAISED BUT FOUNDERED IN SINCLAIRS BAY AFTER BREAKING LOOSE IN FOG WHILE UNDER TOW FOR ROSYTH. (SIBI).

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FAQ

Where is the V 81 wreck located?

The V 81 wreck is located at coordinates 58 29.99 N,3 5.065 W.

How deep is the V 81 and where exactly is it located?

The V 81 lies at a depth of about 31.67 meters and is located at coordinates 58 29.99 N,3 5.065 W.

How deep is the seabed around the V 81?

The seabed around the V 81 lies at approximately 33 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the V 81 discovered?

The wreck of the V 81 was discovered in 1919.

What country did the V 81 belong to?

The V 81 belonged to DE.

What was the tonnage of the V 81?

The V 81 had a tonnage of 1188 tons.

What type of wreck is the V 81?

The V 81 is classified as a destroyer.

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