Victoria Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Victoria Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		48 43.2 N,59 18.3 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 48.720000
  • Longitude: -59.305000
Water Depth 61 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name VICTORIA
Type fishing vessel
Flag FR
Length 70.1 m
Tonnage 1291
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 19, 1979
Original Detection Year 1979
Last Detection Year 1987
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 19.1.79 19.1.79 FISH FACTORY SHIP SANK IN 484300N, 591830W APPROX. (LL, 20.1.79). NCA. H2768/69 26.3.79 H2768/69 26.3.79 REPD SUNK IN 484300N, 591830W APPROX. (CANADIAN TNM 233/79). NCA. 28.1.80 28.1.80 SUNK IN 33FMS. (US CONF LIST). 9.6.86 9.6.86 NDWPA SHOWN IN 484312N, 591818W ON CANADIAN 4002 [1984 EDN]. BR STD. H2768/69 9.1.87 H2768/69 9.1.87 DETAILS REPEATED. (CANADIAN NM 1280/86). NCA.
Last Amended Date Dec 11, 2008

Circumstances of loss

BUILT 1970 BY CONS IND ET NAV DE BOURDEAUX, BORDEAUX. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY SOCIETE NOUVELLE DES PECHES LOINTAINES. SANK NEAR ST GEORGE'S, NEWFOUNDLAND. NO LIVES LOST. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the VICTORIA wreck located?

The VICTORIA wreck is located at coordinates 48 43.2 N,59 18.3 W.

How deep is the seabed around the VICTORIA?

The seabed around the VICTORIA lies at approximately 61 meters deep.

When did the VICTORIA sink?

The VICTORIA sank on Jan 19, 1979.

When was the wreck of the VICTORIA discovered?

The wreck of the VICTORIA was discovered in 1979.

What country did the VICTORIA belong to?

The VICTORIA belonged to FR.

What was the tonnage of the VICTORIA?

The VICTORIA had a tonnage of 1291 tons.

What type of wreck is the VICTORIA?

The VICTORIA is classified as a fishing vessel.

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