Varia Wreck
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Wreck Category | non-dangerous wreck |
| Status | Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist |
|
Varia Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM) |
50 40.363 N,8 28.29 W |
| Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees |
|
| Water Depth | 108 m |
| Water Level Effect | always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum | Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name | VARIA |
| Type | steam ship |
| Tonnage | 829 |
| Tonnage Type | gross |
| Conspic Visual | not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar | not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk | Aug 10, 1940 |
| Original Detection Year | 1940 |
| Last Detection Year | 1978 |
| Original Source | published World War 2 losses |
| Surveying Details | 8.8.72 8.8.72 POSN 60 MILES SE OF FASTNET. (WW2SL). - GIVES POSN APPROX 504020N, 082815W. 30.1.78 30.1.78 CHARTED AS NDW (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). - NC 2649. RSDRA2023000272078 25.10.23 NOT LOCATED IN M/B SURVEY (GSI CV21_01 DD 3.6.21). AMEND DEAD. |
| Last Amended Date | Oct 25, 2023 |
Circumstances of loss
ATTACKED & BOMBED BY A/C. (WW2SL).
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