Vigia Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Vigia Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 39.291 N,2 25.627 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.654850
  • Longitude: 2.427117
Wreck Depth 47.67 m
Water Depth 50 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name VIGIA
Type tender
Flag GB
Length 30.8 m
Width 6.1 m
Draught 3
Sonar Length 33.4
Sonar Width 8.9
Shadow Height 4.7
Orientation 56
Tonnage 131
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 18, 1969
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions 596.9,,003.3,006.0
Original Detection Year 1969
Last Detection Year 2017
Original Source survey vessel
Last Amended Date Aug 3, 2017

Surveying Details

H7614/58 23.4.69 LOCATED IN 523917N, 022544E [OGB] USING DECCA. LEAST DEPTH 22FMS. (THV MERMAID, REPORT DTD 18.4.69). BR STD. 8.8.69 LEAST DEPTH BY E/S 151FT IN GENERAL DEPTH 169FT. LIES NW/SE. (HMS BULLDOG, 1969). 28.8.73 AMEND TO WK 40MTRS. NC 2182A. HH090/616/01 22.11.94 EXAM'D 20.7.94 IN 523915.87N, 022544.34E [OGB] USING SYLEDIS [3 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 47.0 IN GEN DEPTH 50MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 2MTRS. DCS3 HT 5.6MTRS. LENGTH 28MTRS, WIDTH 12MTRS. LIES 055/235 DEGS. APPEARS WHOLE AND UPRIGHT. (GARDLINE, HI 616). BR STD. SEP 2017/000067039 11.3.17 EXAM'D 11.3.17: WRECK IN 5239.291N, 0225.627E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 47.67MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 50MTRS. LENGTH 33.4MTRS, WIDTH 8.9MTRS, HEIGHT, 4.7MTRS, ORIENTATION 056/236 DEGS. SCOUR LENGTH 596.95MTRS, 3.3MTRS DEEP, TOWARD 006 DEGS. (GARDLINE, HI 1516). MOVE TO REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

SANK AFTER DEVELOPING LEAK.

General Comments

INTACT & UPRIGHT

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FAQ

Where is the VIGIA wreck located?

The VIGIA wreck is located at coordinates 52 39.291 N,2 25.627 E.

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

The VIGIA lies at a depth of about 47.67 meters and is located at coordinates 52 39.291 N,2 25.627 E.

How deep is the seabed around the VIGIA?

The seabed around the VIGIA lies at approximately 50 meters deep.

When did the VIGIA sink?

The VIGIA sank on Apr 18, 1969.

When was the wreck of the VIGIA discovered?

The wreck of the VIGIA was discovered in 1969.

What country did the VIGIA belong to?

The VIGIA belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the VIGIA?

The VIGIA had a tonnage of 131 tons.

What type of wreck is the VIGIA?

The VIGIA is classified as a tender.

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