Vidi Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Vidi Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		4 22.8 N,7 51.75 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 4.380000
  • Longitude: -7.862500
Water Depth 7 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name VIDI
Type carrier
Flag CY
Length 118.9 m
Width 17.1 m
Draught 7.3
Tonnage 5080
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo containers,timber
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 16, 1985
Original Detection Year 1985
Last Detection Year 1989
Original Source ship visit/hydrographic note report
Last Amended Date Jul 2, 2003

Surveying Details

H3332/76 24.6.85 H3332/76 24.6.85 FIRMLY AGROUND IN 042100N, 075100W, CONSTRUCTIVE TOTAL LOSS. POSN 042312N, 075130W APPROX. (HAMBURG NM 2245/85). AGROUND AND RADAR CONSPIC IN 220DEG[T], 3.15M FROM FISHTOWN POINT BY RADAR. (MV ATLANTIC, HN 23.4.85). INS AS STPA (RADAR CONSPIC) IN 042240N, 075145W. - NM 1986/85. H3332/76 12.9.85 H3332/76 12.9.85 POSN 042248N, 075142W. (BREST NM 85 32 30). NCA. H4231/87 22.12.89 H4231/87 22.12.89 POSN 042100N, 075100W. (IMO REPORT 1985 & MSD). 14.1.92 14.1.92 [WGD] POSN: 042248N, 075145W. NC 1365.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1978 BY NIIGATA ENGINEEERING CO LTD, NIIGATA. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY WATER FLASH MARINE. PASSAGE SAN PEDRO, IVORY COAST, FOR BAYONNE. CARGO 3936 CU MTRS SAWN TIMBER & LOGS AND A FEW CONTAINERS ON DECK. RAN AGROUND. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the VIDI wreck located?

The VIDI wreck is located at coordinates 4 22.8 N,7 51.75 W.

How deep is the seabed around the VIDI?

The seabed around the VIDI lies at approximately 7 meters deep.

When did the VIDI sink?

The VIDI sank on Apr 16, 1985.

When was the wreck of the VIDI discovered?

The wreck of the VIDI was discovered in 1985.

What country did the VIDI belong to?

The VIDI belonged to CY.

What cargo was the VIDI carrying?

The VIDI was carrying containers,timber.

What was the tonnage of the VIDI?

The VIDI had a tonnage of 5080 tons.

What type of wreck is the VIDI?

The VIDI is classified as a carrier.

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