Vigda Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Vigda Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 32.298 N,0 38.601 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.538300
  • Longitude: -0.643350
Wreck Depth 26.57 m
Water Depth 32 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name VIGDA
Type steam ship
Flag NO
Length 85.3 m
Width 12.5 m
Draught 5.5
Sonar Length 88
Sonar Width 14.3
Shadow Height 8
Orientation 123
Tonnage 1851
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 25, 1917
Bottom Texture 4,6
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 2018
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Surveying Details SUNK 5 MILES S OF OWERS LTV. (LL WW1). H2537/28 18.8.28 NDW PA IN 503230N, 003830W APPROX. (AUTHORITY NOT GIVEN). NCA. H1098/37 8.3.37 INS NDW PA IN 503230N, 003830W. NC F016. H6667/57 28.4.61 GOOD ASDIC CONTACT IN 503230N, 003830W. POSSIBLY BOTTOM. NOT EXAMINED. (HMS DALRYMPLE, SURVEY [K2007/3], 1958). 23.7.71 NOW CHARTED AS USC PA 15MTRS. (TONNAGE NOT KNOWN). NC 1652. H4121/76 17.1.77 EXAM'D 29.6.76 IN 503217N, 003831W [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 28 IN GEN DEPTH 34-35MTRS. SCOUR 0.5MTR DEEP. DCS3 HT 2.3MTRS, LENGTH 68MTRS. GOOD SONAR CONTACT. LYING WNW/ESE. (HMS FOX, HI 52/76). CHART AS WK 28MTRS IN REVISED POSN. NC 2450. 8.8.90 BELL RECOVERED FROM THIS WK. ENGRAVED WITH NAME 'ESLES'. (I WARREN, 6.8.90). HH100/351/04 2.10.91 'ESLES' WAS ORIGINAL NAME FOR THIS VESSEL WHEN UNDER SPANISH OWNERSHIP. (I WARREN, SEPT '91). HH090/952/01 28.10.03 EXAM'D 15.6.03 IN 5032.300N, 0038.606W [WGD] USING DGPS. SWEPT CLEAR 26.4, FOUL 26.8MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 25.4 IN GEN DEPTH 32-34MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 86MTRS, WIDTH 10MTRS. DCS3 HT 6.7MTRS. LIES 112/292 DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. SLIGHTLY BROKEN. (GARDLINE, HI 952). AMEND TO SW 26MTRS. BR STD. SEP 2018/000198963 09.08.18 EXAM'D 12.01.18; IN 5032.298N, 0038.601W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 26.57MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 32MTRS, LENGTH 88MTRS, WIDTH 14.3MTRS, HEIGHT 8MTRS, ORIENTATION 123/303 DEGS. THE FLAT BASE OF THE HULL SEEMS TO BE INTACT HOWEVER IS LYING ON ITS SIDE. THE REST OF THE WRECK IS WELL BROKEN UP. A BOILER REMAINS AT THE CENTRE OF THE WRECKAGE. (MMT, HI 1498). AMEND DW 26.5MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Aug 9, 2018

Circumstances of loss

EX-ESLES. BUILT IN 1900 BY DUNCAN & CO LTD, PORT GLASGOW. ONWED AT TIME OF LOSS BY JAC ENGERS, DNIPSK, AKTIES. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 176NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE HULL FOR NANTES. TORPEDOED BY UC-65. (LL WW1 & SIBI).

General Comments

ON ITS SIDE, FLAT BASE OF HULL SEEMS INTACT, REST OF WRECK BROKEN UP.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 50 32.298 N,0 38.601 W
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FAQ

Where is the VIGDA wreck located?

The VIGDA wreck is located at coordinates 50 32.298 N,0 38.601 W.

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

The VIGDA lies at a depth of about 26.57 meters and is located at coordinates 50 32.298 N,0 38.601 W.

How deep is the seabed around the VIGDA?

The seabed around the VIGDA lies at approximately 32 meters deep.

When did the VIGDA sink?

The VIGDA sank on Feb 25, 1917.

When was the wreck of the VIGDA discovered?

The wreck of the VIGDA was discovered in 1917.

What country did the VIGDA belong to?

The VIGDA belonged to NO.

What cargo was the VIGDA carrying?

The VIGDA was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the VIGDA?

The VIGDA had a tonnage of 1851 tons.

What type of wreck is the VIGDA?

The VIGDA is classified as a steam ship.

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