Victoria City Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Victoria city Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 33.752 N,5 37.339 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.562533
  • Longitude: 5.622317
Wreck Depth 18.48 m
Water Depth 22 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name Victoria City
Type motor vessel
Flag GB
Tonnage 6162
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 14, 1955
Original Detection Year 1956
Last Detection Year 2025
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details H7363/55 27.2.56 DW IN 533406N, 053636E, OR 355.5DEGS 7.1M FROM LT ON W END OF AMELAND, MARKED BY G CONL LT BUOY, FLG WITH TOPMARK, CLOSE W. (HAGUE PNMS 300/4124/55 & 32/413/56). - NM 480/56. H7363/55 31.5.56 DIVING & EXAMINATION OPS IN PROGRESS. (HAGUE TNM 103/1418/56). NCA. H7363/55 1.1.57 WK BUOY MISSING. (NAVEAM 5965 & USHO MESSAGE). NCA. H7363/55 18.9.57 AMENDED TO WK SW 13MTRS [7FMS] IN 533336N, 053636E. (HAGUE NMS 158/2061 & 180/2269/57). NE 2322. H7363/55 3.10.57 BUOY DELETED. (NAVEAM 5965 & USHO MESSAGE). - NM 2337/57. H3150/69 5.2.70 POSN NOW 533348N, 053727E. (NETH 1969 POST NEW BROOM SURVEY). BR STD. 13.5.70 POSN GIVEN AS 533342N, 053724E. (LLOYDS) NCA. 25.11.70 POSN SHOWN AS 533336N, 053636E ON NETH 1352 [1970 EDN]. H2062/71 1.11.78 AMENDED TO WK SW 16MTRS [8FMS 4FT] IN 533350N, 053724E [EUR]. (NETH NM 3191/78). BR STD. H2062/71 12.12.79 REPEAT OF ABOVE. (NETH NM 4090/79). 23.8.89 WK SW 16MTRS IN 533350N, 053624E [EUR]. (NETH WK RECORDS, JAN'88 EDN, NO M8 532). 13.10.05 SHOWN IN 5333.754N, 0537.334E [WGD] ON NETH 1633 [INT 1417] [OCT 05 EDN, CO-PRODUCTION]. NE 1633. SEP 2010/000213691 10.1.11 SHOWN AS WK 17.2MTRS ON NETH 1458 [NE DTD 10.2010].
Last Amended Date Aug 29, 2025

Circumstances of loss

PASSAGE HAMBURG FOR HAMPTON ROADS. SANK IN 22MINS FOLLOWING COLLISION WITH SS VALENTINA BIBOLINI. (LL).

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FAQ

Where is the Victoria City wreck located?

The Victoria City wreck is located at coordinates 53 33.752 N,5 37.339 E.

How deep is the Victoria City and where exactly is it located?

The Victoria City lies at a depth of about 18.48 meters and is located at coordinates 53 33.752 N,5 37.339 E.

How deep is the seabed around the Victoria City?

The seabed around the Victoria City lies at approximately 22 meters deep.

When did the Victoria City sink?

The Victoria City sank on Dec 14, 1955.

When was the wreck of the Victoria City discovered?

The wreck of the Victoria City was discovered in 1956.

What country did the Victoria City belong to?

The Victoria City belonged to GB.

What cargo was the Victoria City carrying?

The Victoria City was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the Victoria City?

The Victoria City had a tonnage of 6162 tons.

What type of wreck is the Victoria City?

The Victoria City is classified as a motor vessel.

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