Virgilia Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Virgilia Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
53 39.729 N,9 30.492 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.662150
  • Longitude: 9.508200
Wreck Depth 9.5 m
Water Depth 10 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name VIRGILIA
Type steam ship
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 1936
Last Detection Year 2020
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details H5272/36 14.9.36 WK IN 533948N, 093042E. (BERLIN NM'S 31/3352(T) & 32/3470(T)). NCA, WK IS TO BE REMOVED. H5272/36 18.12.36 SALVAGE SUSPENDED UNTIL THE SPRING. (BERLIN NM'S 33/3709 & 34/3786). NCA. H5272/36 27.4.37 SALVAGE RESUMED. (BERLIN NM'S 36/4008 & 50/5520(T)). NCA. H5272/36 6.7.37 REMOVED. (BERLIN NM'S 15/1564 & 25/2881). NCA. H2882/46 14.6.46 FOUL SHOWN IN 533950N, 093034E ON GERMAN 248. NE 3262. H3142/69 12.2.74 AMENDED TO FOUL, WKGE IN 533947N, 093035E. (HAMBURG NM 228/74). NE 3262. H3740/85 12.1.87 AMENDED TO FOUL SW 9.7MTRS. (HAMBURG NM 5118/86). BR STD. H4015/87 11.7.88 AMENDED TO FOUL SW 9.3MTRS. (HAMBURG NM (21)47/22/88). BR STD. SEP 2016/000020816 2.3.16 SHOWN AS SW 9.5MTRS IN 5339.729N, 0930.492E [WGD] ON GERMAN 47 [ED24, COR 30.12.15]. AMEND TO SW 9.5MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Jul 23, 2020
WRECK MAP LOADING ... 53 39.729 N,9 30.492 E
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FAQ

Where is the VIRGILIA wreck located?

The VIRGILIA wreck is located at coordinates 53 39.729 N,9 30.492 E.

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

The VIRGILIA lies at a depth of about 9.5 meters and is located at coordinates 53 39.729 N,9 30.492 E.

How deep is the seabed around the VIRGILIA?

The seabed around the VIRGILIA lies at approximately 10 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the VIRGILIA discovered?

The wreck of the VIRGILIA was discovered in 1936.

What type of wreck is the VIRGILIA?

The VIRGILIA is classified as a steam ship.