Vinovia Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Vinovia Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 56.262 N,5 33.905 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.937700
  • Longitude: -5.565083
Wreck Depth 61 m
Water Depth 67 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name VINOVIA
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 127.4 m
Width 16.5 m
Draught 11.3
Sonar Length 134
Sonar Width 32
Shadow Height 6.4
Orientation 44
Tonnage 7046
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo non-ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,metal: concentrate and products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 19, 1917
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 2004
Original Source other
Surveying Details POSITION OF SINKING REPORTED AS 8MILES SOUTH OF WOLF ROCK. 13.4.45 SONAR CONTACT IN 495600N, 053300W. (ESCORT GROUP 20, 13.4.45, AUBD 301/40). H2137/54 22.6.54 H2137/54 22.6.54 LOCATED IN FEB/MAY 1954 IN 495615N, 053348W OR 093DEGS, 9.5M FROM WOLF ROCK. DEPTH OVER WK 36FMS. HEIGHT ABOVE SEABED 26FT. HEAVILY DAMAGED. (RISDON BEAZLEY, 23.9.54). INS AS NDW. BR STD. 6.6.75 6.6.75 AMEND TO USC 45MTRS. NE 777. H2590/76 27.2.76 H2590/76 27.2.76 LOCATED IN 495611.12N, 053350.18W [OGB] USING RO/RO HIFIX/6. RISDON BEAZLEY SALVAGE VESSEL DROXFORD ENGAGED IN SALVING CARGO SEPT/OCT 1975. DEFINITELY WRECK 'VINOVIA'. NOT CLOSELY EXAMINED. LEAST E/S DEPTH 61MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 68MTRS. (HMS HECLA, HI 1A/75). AMEND TO WK 61MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. H5982/82 14.4.83 H5982/82 14.4.83 WK SHOWN IN 495621N, 053344W ON KINGFISHER CHART K(SW)6 [1982 EDN]. 16.4.85 16.4.85 WK HEAVILY DISPERSED. BOW SECTION STANDS HIGHEST AT ABOUT 5MTRS. LARGE AMOUNT OF COAL REMAINS IN THE ENGINE ROOM SECTION. SOME COPPER INGOTS RECOVERED. LIES APPROX N/S. (SEASALV MARINE LTD, TELECON). NCA. HH091/059/01 8.4.05 HH091/059/01 8.4.05 EXAM'D 19.9.04 IN 4956.262N, 0533.905W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 61.4 IN GEN DEPTH 67.8MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 134MTRS, WIDTH 32MTRS, HT 6.4MTRS. LIES 044/224 DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. HEAVILY DEGRADED. (GARDLINE, HI 1059). RETAIN WK 61MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Apr 8, 2005

Circumstances of loss

EX-ANGLO BOLIVIAN. BUILT IN 1906 BY SHORT BROS LTD, SUNDERLAND. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE CUNARD SS CO. THREE BOILERS, QUADRUPLE EXPANSION ENGINES OF 539NHP FOR 12 KNOTS. PASSAGE NEW YORK FOR LONDON. TORPEDOED BY U105. 9 MEN LOST. SALVAGED BY RISDON BEASLEY IN 9/10.1975. (SIBI & DODS).

General Comments

WELL BROKEN UP

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FAQ

Where is the VINOVIA wreck located?

The VINOVIA wreck is located at coordinates 49 56.262 N,5 33.905 W.

How deep is the VINOVIA and where exactly is it located?

The VINOVIA lies at a depth of about 61 meters and is located at coordinates 49 56.262 N,5 33.905 W.

How deep is the seabed around the VINOVIA?

The seabed around the VINOVIA lies at approximately 67 meters deep.

When did the VINOVIA sink?

The VINOVIA sank on Dec 19, 1917.

When was the wreck of the VINOVIA discovered?

The wreck of the VINOVIA was discovered in 1917.

What country did the VINOVIA belong to?

The VINOVIA belonged to GB.

What cargo was the VINOVIA carrying?

The VINOVIA was carrying non-ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,metal: concentrate and products.

What was the tonnage of the VINOVIA?

The VINOVIA had a tonnage of 7046 tons.

What type of wreck is the VINOVIA?

The VINOVIA is classified as a steam ship.

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