HMS Venetia
Marker: recorded wreck position (Date not recorded).
Key facts
| Name | HMS Venetia | Wikidata label |
|---|---|---|
| Ship type | destroyer | Wikidata P31 instance of |
| Nationality / flag | United Kingdom | Wikidata P137 operator → P17 country |
| Operator | Royal Navy | Wikidata P137 operator |
| Conflict | World War I, World War II | Wikidata P607 conflict |
| Sea / ocean | North Sea | Natural Earth marine areas (public domain), point-in-polygon |
| Nearest coast | England | Natural Earth (public domain); approx. 9 km from land |
| Position | 51.5500, 1.0167 | Wikidata P625 coordinate location (CC0) |
About the wreck
HMS Venetia (D53) was a V-class destroyer of the British Royal Navy that saw service in World War I and World War II.
Location
- Recorded position: 51.5500, 1.0167 (Wikidata P625 coordinate location (CC0); may be approximate)
- Sea / ocean: North Sea
- Nearest coast: England
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Wreck facts from Wikidata (CC0).
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