Francois Vieljeux Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Francois vieljeux Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		42 7.5 N,9 29.4 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 42.125000
  • Longitude: -9.490000
Water Depth 950 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name FRANCOIS VIELJEUX
Type container ship
Flag FR
Length 171 m
Width 23.9 m
Draught 12.5
Tonnage 12458
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo foodstuffs: solid,non-ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,metal: concentrate and products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 14, 1979
Original Detection Year 1979
Last Detection Year 2024
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H2770/69 13.3.79 H2770/69 13.3.79 SANK IN 420500N, 093100W APPROX. (LANDS END RADIO, TLX DTD 11.2.79 & LL 15.2.79). NCA. HH359/350/01 6.8.91 HH359/350/01 6.8.91 SALVAGE OPS WILL BE CARRIED OUT ON THIS VESSEL IN 420735.5N, 092920.5W BY BRITISH SALVAGE VESSEL 'REDEEMER' OVER A PERIOD OF ABOUT 6 MONTHS. WK IS MARKED BY 3 Y SPHERICAL LIGHT BUOYS, FL.Y.5S. (CADIZ NM 1017(T)/91). TOO DEEP TO CHART. NCA. HH359/350/01 29.1.92 HH359/350/01 29.1.92 SALVAGE OPS COMPLETED. (CADIZ NM 1634/91). 14.6.93 14.6.93 CARGO OF 7000TONS COPPER BEING SALVAGED BY DWRE OF DUNDEE. (LL 12.6.93). 7.10.97 7.10.97 100TONS OF COPPER INGOTS AND WIRE RECOVERED FROM WK IN 4000FT OF WATER. (LL 2.10.97).
Last Amended Date Jan 15, 2025

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1973, SANK AFTER HER CARGO SHIFTED IN VIOLENT STORM FORCE 11 WINDS AND MOUNTAINOUS SEAS WHILE ON PASSAGE FROM MOMBASA FOR ANTWERP. OWNED AT THE TIME OF LOSS BY SOCIETE NAVALE CHARGEURS DELMAS VIELJEUX. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the FRANCOIS VIELJEUX wreck located?

The FRANCOIS VIELJEUX wreck is located at coordinates 42 7.5 N,9 29.4 W.

How deep is the seabed around the FRANCOIS VIELJEUX?

The seabed around the FRANCOIS VIELJEUX lies at approximately 950 meters deep.

When did the FRANCOIS VIELJEUX sink?

The FRANCOIS VIELJEUX sank on Feb 14, 1979.

When was the wreck of the FRANCOIS VIELJEUX discovered?

The wreck of the FRANCOIS VIELJEUX was discovered in 1979.

What country did the FRANCOIS VIELJEUX belong to?

The FRANCOIS VIELJEUX belonged to FR.

What cargo was the FRANCOIS VIELJEUX carrying?

The FRANCOIS VIELJEUX was carrying foodstuffs: solid,non-ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,metal: concentrate and products.

What was the tonnage of the FRANCOIS VIELJEUX?

The FRANCOIS VIELJEUX had a tonnage of 12458 tons.

What type of wreck is the FRANCOIS VIELJEUX?

The FRANCOIS VIELJEUX is classified as a container ship.

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