Viggo Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Viggo Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 32.601 N,17 17.851 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.543350
  • Longitude: 17.297517
Wreck Depth 15 m
Water Depth 26 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Sea Level
Name VIGGO
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 4, 1960
Original Detection Year 1960
Last Detection Year 2024
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Oct 23, 2024

Surveying Details

H5142/60 15.11.60 VESSEL SANK IN 50FT OF WATER. (LLOYDS) DW IN 55320ON, 171800E. (DANISH NM 1539(T)/60). - NM 2833/60. 21.6.72 CHARTED AS WK PA 15MTRS IN 553200N, 171800E [STO]. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). BR STD. 17.1.80 POTSDAM DATUM POSN: 553242N, 171800E. NE 2639. HH165/410/01 5.8.96 DW PA SHOWN IN 553236N, 171800E [POT] ON POLISH 301 [1996 EDN]. - NM 2907/96. 5.10.98 SHOWN AS WK PA 15MTRS IN 553236N, 171748E [WGD] ON POLISH 152 [EDN DATE NOT STATED]. - NM 4109/98. SEP 2011/000025787 15.3.11 SHOWN AS WK PD 15MTRS IN 5532.601N, 1717.860E [WGD] ON PL2MP500 [EDN 5.2].

Circumstances of loss

SPRANG A LEAK & SANK ABOUT 50M E OF SVANEKE. (LLOYDS)

General Comments

UK NM 5393/24

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FAQ

Where is the VIGGO wreck located?

The VIGGO wreck is located at coordinates 55 32.601 N,17 17.851 E.

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

The VIGGO lies at a depth of about 15 meters and is located at coordinates 55 32.601 N,17 17.851 E.

How deep is the seabed around the VIGGO?

The seabed around the VIGGO lies at approximately 26 meters deep.

When did the VIGGO sink?

The VIGGO sank on Oct 4, 1960.

When was the wreck of the VIGGO discovered?

The wreck of the VIGGO was discovered in 1960.

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