Victoria Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Victoria Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 0 N,8 50 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.000000
  • Longitude: -8.833333
Water Depth 100 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name VICTORIA
Type fishing vessel
Flag GB
Tonnage 155
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 1, 1915
Original Detection Year 1975
Original Source other
Surveying Details 10.7.75 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS MIDWAY BETWEEN CAPE CLEAR AND CORNWALL, 60M FROM THE NEAREST LAND. (NAVAL STAFF MONOGRAPHS VOL 13). NCA POSN 503100N, 073000W FOR FILING ONLY 14.7.75 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 145M W BY S FROM ST ANN'S HEAD. (WW1 BMSL). NCA POSN FOR FILING AMENDED TO 510000N, 085000W. RSDRA2023000273110 26.10.2023 NOT LOCATED IN M/B SURVEY. MIGHT BE WK 94762 CLOSE SW. (GSI CV20_01 DD 20.6.20). NCA.
Last Amended Date Oct 28, 2023

Circumstances of loss

CAPTURED & SUNK USING BOMBS, BY GERMAN SUBMARINE U34, MIDWAY BETWEEN CAPE CLEAR AND CORNWALL, 60M FROM THE NEAREST LAND. 6 MEN INCLUDING THE SKIPPER LOST. (NAVAL STAFF MONOGRAPH & WW1 BMSL).

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FAQ

Where is the VICTORIA wreck located?

The VICTORIA wreck is located at coordinates 51 0 N,8 50 W.

How deep is the seabed around the VICTORIA?

The seabed around the VICTORIA lies at approximately 100 meters deep.

When did the VICTORIA sink?

The VICTORIA sank on Jun 1, 1915.

When was the wreck of the VICTORIA discovered?

The wreck of the VICTORIA was discovered in 1975.

What country did the VICTORIA belong to?

The VICTORIA belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the VICTORIA?

The VICTORIA had a tonnage of 155 tons.

What type of wreck is the VICTORIA?

The VICTORIA is classified as a fishing vessel.

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