Viola Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Viola Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 32.01 N,0 42.601 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.533500
  • Longitude: -0.710017
Water Depth 0 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name VIOLA
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 85.3 m
Width 10.7 m
Draught 7.6
Tonnage 1900
Cargo ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 19, 1903
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1903
Last Detection Year 1989
Original Source other
Surveying Details 28.6.72 GROUNDING POSN GIVEN AS KETTLE NESS. (DODS). POSN 543200N, 004230W FOR FILING ONLY. H6331/87 20.1.89 NOT FOUND. (LAND & MARINE, HI 414B). AMENDED TO DEAD. NCA.
Last Amended Date Jul 20, 2005

Circumstances of loss

BUILT OF IRON IN 1879 BY TYNE IRON SHIPBUILDING CO, NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY W COUPLAND & CO. TWO BOILERS, COMPOUND EXPANSION ENGINE OF 185NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY NE MARINE ENG CO, SUNDERLAND. PASSAGE CARTAGENA FOR THE TEES. WRECKED IN THICK FOG. (DODS & SIBI).

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FAQ

Where is the VIOLA wreck located?

The VIOLA wreck is located at coordinates 54 32.01 N,0 42.601 W.

When did the VIOLA sink?

The VIOLA sank on Sep 19, 1903.

When was the wreck of the VIOLA discovered?

The wreck of the VIOLA was discovered in 1903.

What country did the VIOLA belong to?

The VIOLA belonged to GB.

What cargo was the VIOLA carrying?

The VIOLA was carrying ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore.

What was the tonnage of the VIOLA?

The VIOLA had a tonnage of 1900 tons.

What type of wreck is the VIOLA?

The VIOLA is classified as a steam ship.

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