Vibeke Hoj Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Vibeke hoj Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 1.718 N,12 35.778 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.028633
  • Longitude: 12.596300
Wreck Depth 17 m
Water Depth 21 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Sea Level
Name VIBEKE HOJ
Type motor vessel
Flag DK
Cargo stone
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 24, 1973
Original Detection Year 1973
Last Detection Year 2025
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Last Amended Date Sep 6, 2025

Surveying Details

H1271/73 16.10.73 WK 15.7MTRS [8FMS 3FT], IN 220142N, 123612E. G CONL BUOY ESTABLISHED OVER WK. (DANISH NM 998(T)/73). - NM 2051(T)/73. H3144/69 10.12.73 WK NOW CLEARED TO MIN DEPTH 16MTRS [8FMS 4FT]. BUOY WITHDRAWN. (DANISH NM 1313/73). - NM 2468/73. HH330/350/02 5.12.91 AMENDED TO WK 17.8MTRS [9FMS 4FT], IN 550145N, 123551.5E [EUR]. (DANISH NM 1523/91). BR STD. 18.5.06 SHOWN IN 5501.710N, 1235.788E [WGD] ON DANISH 198 [MAY 2006 EDN]. NE 2115. SEP 2013/000030842 14.2.13 NOW WK 17MTRS IN 5501.718N, 1235.775E [WGD]. (DANISH NM 6/190/13).

Circumstances of loss

STRUCK BY A HEAVY SEA, DEVELOPED A LIST AND QUICKLY SANK. PASSAGE MOEN FOR TRELLEBORG. (LL).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 55 1.718 N,12 35.778 E
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FAQ

Where is the VIBEKE HOJ wreck located?

The VIBEKE HOJ wreck is located at coordinates 55 1.718 N,12 35.778 E.

How deep is the VIBEKE HOJ and where exactly is it located?

The VIBEKE HOJ lies at a depth of about 17 meters and is located at coordinates 55 1.718 N,12 35.778 E.

How deep is the seabed around the VIBEKE HOJ?

The seabed around the VIBEKE HOJ lies at approximately 21 meters deep.

When did the VIBEKE HOJ sink?

The VIBEKE HOJ sank on Aug 24, 1973.

When was the wreck of the VIBEKE HOJ discovered?

The wreck of the VIBEKE HOJ was discovered in 1973.

What country did the VIBEKE HOJ belong to?

The VIBEKE HOJ belonged to DK.

What cargo was the VIBEKE HOJ carrying?

The VIBEKE HOJ was carrying stone.

What type of wreck is the VIBEKE HOJ?

The VIBEKE HOJ is classified as a motor vessel.

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