Vibeke Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Vibeke Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		45 19 N,7 38 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 45.316667
  • Longitude: -7.633333
Water Depth 4500 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name VIBEKE
Type motor vessel
Flag VC
Length 54.3 m
Width 9.4 m
Draught 3.4
Tonnage 299
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo timber
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 26, 1989
Original Detection Year 1989
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details HH175/350/01 19.12.89 HH175/350/01 19.12.89 ABANDONED IN 451900N, 073800W, APPROX. (LL 28.11.80 & NAV II 451/89). IN ABOUT 4500MTRS. NCA.
Last Amended Date Aug 1, 2014

Circumstances of loss

DEVELOPED A LIST AND A 7MTRS LONG CRACK AMIDSHIPS WHILE ON PASSAGE IN GALE FORCE WIND FROM LEIXOES TO UK. WAS ABANDONED BY CREW AND LATER SANK.

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FAQ

Where is the VIBEKE wreck located?

The VIBEKE wreck is located at coordinates 45 19 N,7 38 W.

How deep is the seabed around the VIBEKE?

The seabed around the VIBEKE lies at approximately 4500 meters deep.

When did the VIBEKE sink?

The VIBEKE sank on Nov 26, 1989.

When was the wreck of the VIBEKE discovered?

The wreck of the VIBEKE was discovered in 1989.

What country did the VIBEKE belong to?

The VIBEKE belonged to VC.

What cargo was the VIBEKE carrying?

The VIBEKE was carrying timber.

What was the tonnage of the VIBEKE?

The VIBEKE had a tonnage of 299 tons.

What type of wreck is the VIBEKE?

The VIBEKE is classified as a motor vessel.

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