Victo (Stern Section) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Victo (stern section) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 17.618 N,0 19.081 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.293633
  • Longitude: -0.318017
Wreck Depth 22.4 m
Water Depth 30 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name VICTO (STERN SECTION)
Type steam ship
Flag NO
Length 105.8 m
Width 15.5 m
Draught 7
Sonar Length 66.2
Sonar Width 17.6
Shadow Height 7.1
Orientation 148
Tonnage 3655
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 8, 1941
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions 015.0,,003.2,306.0
Original Detection Year 1941
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source published World War 2 losses
Surveying Details SANK IN 542000N, 001700W APPROX. 330DEGS, 1.8M FROM 18B BUOY OFF SCARBOROUGH. (WW2SL, LL WW2). H1310/84/22 1.8.84 WK LOCATED AND DIVED IN 541738N, 001904W USING RADAR. STANDS 6MTRS HIGH IN GEN DEPTH 32MTRS [HWS]. POSSIBLY VICTO. (P J LASSEY, 19.7.84). INS AS WK PA 20MTRS. BR STD. H1310/86/34 16.12.86 IDENTIFIED AS STERN SECTION OF VICTO, BY BEAM MEASUREMENT, ARMAMENT, DE-GAUSSING CABLE, ENGINE DETAILS AND NORWEGIAN ARTIFACTS. LIES IN 541733N, 001906W, PARTIALLY UPRIGHT. HIGHEST PART IS GUN ON STERN, LEAST DEPTH 24 IN GEN DEPTH 34MTRS [MHWS]. (G WADSWORTH, 13.11.86). TIDAL REDUCTION 6MTRS. NCA. HH090/730/01 18.11.97 EXAM'D 9.8.97 IN 541736.6N, 001904.8W [WGD] USING DGPS. SWEPT CLEAR 20.7, FOUL 21.0MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 21.0 IN GEN DEPTH 30MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 1.5MTRS. DCS3 HT 4.3MTRS. LENGTH 66MTRS, WIDTH 14MTRS. LIES 155/335 DEGS. HIGHLY DECOMPOSED AND FRACTURED WK. HIGH POINT TOWARDS THE CENTRE. SLIGHT SCOURING AROUND THE PERIMITER. (GARDLINE, HI 730). BR STD. SEP 2016/000007250 07.06.16 EXAM'D 20.02.16 IN 5417.618N, 0019.081W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 22.4MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 29MTRS. LENGTH 66.2MTRS, WIDTH 17.6MTRS, HEIGHT 7.1MTRS, ORIENTATION 148/328. SCOUR LENGTH 15MTRS, 3.2MTRS DEEP TOWARDS 306 DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY, NOT INTACT, NO SIGNIFICANT SCOUR. (EGS, HI 1472). AMEND TO DW 22MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Jul 15, 2016

Circumstances of loss

BOMBED, BROKE IN TWO AND SUNK BY GERMAN AIRCRAFT WHILE ON PASSAGE LONDON TO FREEPORT. 2 LIVES LOST.

General Comments

Wk broken up.

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FAQ

Where is the VICTO (STERN SECTION) wreck located?

The VICTO (STERN SECTION) wreck is located at coordinates 54 17.618 N,0 19.081 W.

How deep is the VICTO (STERN SECTION) and where exactly is it located?

The VICTO (STERN SECTION) lies at a depth of about 22.4 meters and is located at coordinates 54 17.618 N,0 19.081 W.

How deep is the seabed around the VICTO (STERN SECTION)?

The seabed around the VICTO (STERN SECTION) lies at approximately 30 meters deep.

When did the VICTO (STERN SECTION) sink?

The VICTO (STERN SECTION) sank on Nov 8, 1941.

When was the wreck of the VICTO (STERN SECTION) discovered?

The wreck of the VICTO (STERN SECTION) was discovered in 1941.

What country did the VICTO (STERN SECTION) belong to?

The VICTO (STERN SECTION) belonged to NO.

What cargo was the VICTO (STERN SECTION) carrying?

The VICTO (STERN SECTION) was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the VICTO (STERN SECTION)?

The VICTO (STERN SECTION) had a tonnage of 3655 tons.

What type of wreck is the VICTO (STERN SECTION)?

The VICTO (STERN SECTION) is classified as a steam ship.

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