Victoria Stephens Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Victoria stephens Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		17 56.857 N,76 46.319 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 17.947617
  • Longitude: -76.771983
Wreck Depth 8.23 m
Water Depth 13 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name VICTORIA STEPHENS
Type motor vessel
Sonar Length 30.8
Sonar Width 5.9
Shadow Height 4.9
Orientation 98
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 1952
Last Detection Year 2017
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Last Amended Date May 18, 2018

Simplified Wreck Survey

Wreck Details for Victoria Stephens located off the coast of Kingston Jamaica. The wreck is situated at coordinates 17 56.857 N, 76 46.319 W. Following a survey conducted in November 2017 the wreck was confirmed at this position with a least depth of 8.23 meters in an area of general depth of 13 meters. The structural dimensions of the Victoria Stephens measure 30.8 meters in length 5.9 meters in width and 4.9 meters in height with an orientation of 098 degrees. This underwater obstruction has been verified and charted by the UK Hydrographic Office.

Surveying Details

H5127/51 17.7.52 DW IN 175742N, 764836W, MARKED BY G CONL LT BUOY, F.G, . (KHM KINGSTON). - NM 1852/52. H5127/51 17.7.52 BUOY AMENDED TO FL.G.2S IN 175730N, 764818W. (KHM KINGSTON). - NM 1324/52. H5127/51 28.5.54 WK NOW IN 175642N, 764622W. (KHM KINGSTON). - NM 1093/54. 1.3.78 NAS POSN: 175649.5N, 764620W. NC 454. 26.3.91 NOT SHOWN ON SURVEY DTD AUG-SEP '89 [M1611/5]. AMENDED TO DEAD. DELETE. NE 454. SEP 2018/000112558 18.5.18 EXAM'D 19.11.17; IN 1756.857N, 7646.319W [WGD]. LEAST WCD 8.23MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 13MTRS, LENGTH 30.8MTRS, WIDTH 5.9MTRS, HEIGHT 4.9MTRS, ORIENTATION 098 DEGS. (EGS, HI 1558). AMEND DEPTH IN REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

SUNK DURING 1951 HURRICANE.

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FAQ

Where is the VICTORIA STEPHENS wreck located?

The VICTORIA STEPHENS wreck is located at coordinates 17 56.857 N,76 46.319 W.

How deep is the VICTORIA STEPHENS and where exactly is it located?

The VICTORIA STEPHENS lies at a depth of about 8.23 meters and is located at coordinates 17 56.857 N,76 46.319 W.

How deep is the seabed around the VICTORIA STEPHENS?

The seabed around the VICTORIA STEPHENS lies at approximately 13 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the VICTORIA STEPHENS discovered?

The wreck of the VICTORIA STEPHENS was discovered in 1952.

What type of wreck is the VICTORIA STEPHENS?

The VICTORIA STEPHENS is classified as a motor vessel.

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