Varuna (Possibly) Wreck
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Wreck Category | non-dangerous wreck |
| Status | Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist |
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Varuna (possibly) Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM) |
50 19.369 N,3 4.408 W |
| Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees |
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| Water Depth | 55 m |
| Water Level Effect | always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum | Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name | VARUNA (POSSIBLY) |
| Type | fishing vessel |
| Flag | GB |
| Tonnage | 40 |
| Tonnage Type | gross |
| Conspic Visual | not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar | not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk | Jan 4, 1918 |
| Original Detection Year | 1918 |
| Last Detection Year | 1993 |
| Original Source | unknown |
| Surveying Details | H8203/19 SUNK ABOUT 15M SE BY E FROM BERRY HEAD IN APPROX 501930N, 030630W. NCA. 9.3.56 NOT FOUND DURING AREA SONAR SWEEP. (HMS SCOTT, 1954). HH100/351/07 16.7.93 WELL BROKEN WK LOCATED IN APPROX 501920N, 030420W [OGB] USING DECCA. (C DAVIES, 23.6.93). NCA YET. POSN FOR FILING ONLY. HH090/961/01 10.12.03 NOT LOCATED. (GARDLINE, HI 961). AMEND DEAD. NCA. |
| Last Amended Date | Dec 10, 2003 |
Circumstances of loss
CAPTURED AND SCUTTLED BY GERMAN SUBMARINE UC 75. (WW1SL & DER KREIG ZUR SEE). F SMACKS GRATITUDE AND DAYSPRING WERE SUNK AT SAME TIME.
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