Where is the VIRENT wreck located?

The VIRENT wreck is located at coordinates 51 31.02 N,6 30.05 W.

How deep is the seabed around the VIRENT?

The seabed around the VIRENT lies at approximately 77 meters deep.

The VIRENT sank on Aug 24, 1918.

The wreck of the VIRENT was discovered in 1918.

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

The VIRENT had a tonnage of 3771 tons.

The VIRENT is classified as a steam ship.

Field	Value
Wreck Category	non-dangerous wreck
Status	Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Virent Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM)	51 31.02 N,6 30.05 W
Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees	Latitude: 51.517000 Longitude: -6.500833
Water Depth	77 m
Water Level Effect	always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum	Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name	VIRENT
Type	steam ship
Flag	GB
Tonnage	3771
Tonnage Type	gross
Cargo	ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore
Conspic Visual	not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar	not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk	Aug 24, 1918
Original Detection Year	1918
Last Detection Year	1977
Original Source	other
Surveying Details	SUNK 38 MILES W BY S FROM THE SMALLS. (BMVS). 31.8.18 M40963 31.8.18 60 MILES SW OF SMALLS. (BOT W/R 8/167). M23171 POSN 513100N, 063000W. (VA MILFORD HAVEN IDSA). POSN FOR FILING ONLY. NCA. H4852/75 22.3.77 H4852/75 22.3.77 SEARCHED FOR WITH DCS3 WITHIN 2.5M OF 513100N, 063000W. NOTHING FOUND. (HMS HERALD, 11.3.77). AMENDED TO DEAD. NCA. SEP 2021/000218077 16.8.21 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET 2017. NFA.(RV CELTIC VOYAGER, DTD 7.9.2017). RETAIN DEAD. NCA
Last Amended Date	Aug 6, 2014

PASSAGE CARTAGENA FOR GLASGOW. TORPEDOED BY UB-92 60 MILES SW OF SMALLS. SANK IN 2 HOURS. (BOT, WW1SL, LLWW1 & KERIG ZUR SEE 1914-18).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 31.02 N,6 30.05 W

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