Arctic Viking Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Arctic viking Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
54 15.013 N,0 9.893 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.250217
  • Longitude: 0.164883
Wreck Depth 28 m
Water Depth 54 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ARCTIC VIKING
Type trawler
Length 50.6 m
Width 8.2 m
Tonnage 533
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 18, 1961
Original Detection Year 1961
Last Detection Year 1997
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H5524/61 31.1.62 H5524/61 31.1.62 SANK ABOUT 15M OFF FLAMBOROUGH HEAD. SEARCHED FOR BUT NO TRACE FOUND. (LL & TH). NCA. H4593/59 3.12.68 H4593/59 3.12.68 INS NDW(PA). (COURT OF ENQUIRY REPT). H1270/73 29.6.81 H1270/73 29.6.81 DELETED. SEE 541830N, 002124E. BR STD. HH090/730/01 23.12.97 HH090/730/01 23.12.97 NOT LOCATED, DISPROVED. (GARDLINE, HI 730). RETAIN DEAD. NCA.
Last Amended Date May 27, 1983

Circumstances of loss

COINCIDENCE OF WAVE FORMATION OF UNPREDICTABLE AND UNASCERTAINABLE PROPORTION WHICH OVERCAME THE VESSEL AND CAUSED HER TO FOUNDER CAPSIZE AND SINK.

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FAQ

Where is the ARCTIC VIKING wreck located?

The ARCTIC VIKING wreck is located at coordinates 54 15.013 N,0 9.893 E.

How deep is the ARCTIC VIKING and where exactly is it located?

The ARCTIC VIKING lies at a depth of about 28 meters and is located at coordinates 54 15.013 N,0 9.893 E.

How deep is the seabed around the ARCTIC VIKING?

The seabed around the ARCTIC VIKING lies at approximately 54 meters deep.

When did the ARCTIC VIKING sink?

The ARCTIC VIKING sank on Oct 18, 1961.

When was the wreck of the ARCTIC VIKING discovered?

The wreck of the ARCTIC VIKING was discovered in 1961.

What was the tonnage of the ARCTIC VIKING?

The ARCTIC VIKING had a tonnage of 533 tons.

What type of wreck is the ARCTIC VIKING?

The ARCTIC VIKING is classified as a trawler.