Victory (Aft Section) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Victory (aft section) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		47 55 N,10 10 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 47.916667
  • Longitude: -10.166667
Water Depth 3800 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name VICTORY (AFT SECTION)
Type tanker
Flag GR
Length 170.7 m
Width 21.9 m
Draught 9.4
Tonnage 12487
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo foodstuffs: liquid
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 5, 1982
Original Detection Year 1962
Last Detection Year 1990
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Aug 1, 2014

Simplified Wreck Survey

The wreck of the Victory aft section is located at coordinates 47 55 N, 10 10 W in the North Atlantic Ocean west of the coast of France. This underwater obstruction represents the aft section of the vessel which was scuttled at this location on March 8, 1982. The site is officially charted as a non-dangerous wreck and is marked as an underwater obstruction on nautical charts. The corresponding fore section of the Victory wreck is situated at coordinates 46 53 N, 25 37 W. This maritime site serves as a known navigational hazard in the North Atlantic and is documented for underwater surveying purposes.

Surveying Details

H1279/82 8.3.82 H1279/82 8.3.82 AFT SECTION SCUTTLED IN 475500N, 101000W. (WIJSMULLER, TLX DTD 5.3.82 & SIGNAL). FORE SECTION IN 465300N, 253754W. 13.6.90 13.6.90 SHOWN AS NDWPA ON SPANISH 4A. NCA.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1960 BY LINDHOLMENS VARV A/B, GOTHENBURG. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY PAM SHIPPING LTD. PASSAGE PALM BEACH, FLORIDA FOR AVONMOUTH & LIVERPOOL. BROKE IN TWO DURING STORM FORCE 11 WINDS. FORE SECTION SANK BUT AFT SECTION DRIFTED FOR THREE WEEKS BEFORE FINALLY BEING SCUTTLED BY WIJSMULLER (UK) LTD TUG 'TITANIC'. 15 MEN LOST. (MSD).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 47 55 N,10 10 W
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FAQ

Where is the VICTORY (AFT SECTION) wreck located?

The VICTORY (AFT SECTION) wreck is located at coordinates 47 55 N,10 10 W.

How deep is the seabed around the VICTORY (AFT SECTION)?

The seabed around the VICTORY (AFT SECTION) lies at approximately 3800 meters deep.

When did the VICTORY (AFT SECTION) sink?

The VICTORY (AFT SECTION) sank on Mar 5, 1982.

When was the wreck of the VICTORY (AFT SECTION) discovered?

The wreck of the VICTORY (AFT SECTION) was discovered in 1962.

What country did the VICTORY (AFT SECTION) belong to?

The VICTORY (AFT SECTION) belonged to GR.

What cargo was the VICTORY (AFT SECTION) carrying?

The VICTORY (AFT SECTION) was carrying foodstuffs: liquid.

What was the tonnage of the VICTORY (AFT SECTION)?

The VICTORY (AFT SECTION) had a tonnage of 12487 tons.

What type of wreck is the VICTORY (AFT SECTION)?

The VICTORY (AFT SECTION) is classified as a tanker.

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