Viceroy Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Viceroy Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 24.1 N,3 45.869 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.401667
  • Longitude: 3.764483
Wreck Depth 2.1 m
Water Depth 6 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name VICEROY
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Tonnage 900
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo fertiliser: natural and products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 12, 1947
Original Detection Year 1947
Last Detection Year 2022
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Markers UNLIT S CARD CAN BUOY 'VICE ROY' CLOSE SW
Last Amended Date Aug 15, 2022

Surveying Details

H2919/47 12.6.47 DW (MAST) IN 512408N, 034557E. (NETHERLANDS NM 91/1503T/47). INS AS DW (MAST). - NM 1519/47. H2919/47 8.6.61 AMENDED TO ST, G CONL BUOY. (NETHERLANDS NM 1694/61). - NM 1312/61. 17.9.93 SHOWN AS ST, S CARD CAN BUOY 'VICE ROY' CLOSE S, ON NETHERLANDS 120 [1993 EDN]. AMEND BUOY. NE 120. 5.10.06 SHOWN AS WK SW 2.3MTRS IN 5124.083N, 0345.870E [WGD], WITH BUOY CLOSE SE, ON NETHERLANDS 120 [INT 1479] [7TH EDN 2006, CO-PRODUCTION]. NE 120. 18.5.11 SHOWN AS SW 2.1MTRS [LAT] IN 5124.101N, 0345.869E [WGD] WITH UNLIT S CARD CAN BUOY, 'VICE ROY', CLOSE SW ON BA 120 [EDN 10 DTD 26.8.10].

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FAQ

Where is the VICEROY wreck located?

The VICEROY wreck is located at coordinates 51 24.1 N,3 45.869 E.

How deep is the VICEROY and where exactly is it located?

The VICEROY lies at a depth of about 2.1 meters and is located at coordinates 51 24.1 N,3 45.869 E.

How deep is the seabed around the VICEROY?

The seabed around the VICEROY lies at approximately 6 meters deep.

When did the VICEROY sink?

The VICEROY sank on Apr 12, 1947.

When was the wreck of the VICEROY discovered?

The wreck of the VICEROY was discovered in 1947.

What country did the VICEROY belong to?

The VICEROY belonged to GB.

What cargo was the VICEROY carrying?

The VICEROY was carrying fertiliser: natural and products.

What was the tonnage of the VICEROY?

The VICEROY had a tonnage of 900 tons.

What type of wreck is the VICEROY?

The VICEROY is classified as a steam ship.

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