Vigo Wreck

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
Vigo Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 42.526 N,1 42.39 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.708767
  • Longitude: 1.706500
Water Depth 2 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name VIGO
Type sailing vessel
Flag GB
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 8, 1897
Original Detection Year 1897
Last Detection Year 2005
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Jul 21, 2005

Surveying Details

RAN ASHORE DURING A SEVERE STORM AFTER LEAVING GOOLE. (YARMOUTH MERCURY, 1897). HH242/353/01 15.1.90 REMAINS OF WOODEN SV LIE OFF HEMSBY GAP, NORFOLK, IN 524230N, 014230E, APPROX [OGB]. KEEL AND SPAR SHOW AT VERY LOW WATER. FISHERMEN LOSE NETS ON IT. IDENTIFIED BY CAISTER LIFEBOAT COXSWAIN AS WK OF THE 'VIGO'. (B WATTON, TELECON 11.12.89). CHART AS ST PA. BR STD. HH090/569/01 14.7.93 NOT FOUND DURING ROUTINE AREA SONAR SEARCH. COXSWAIN OF CAISTER LIFEBOAT CONFIRMS WK STILL EXISTS ON OR NEAR LW LINE ON APPROX TRANSIT WINTERTON CH AND WINTERTON LTHO. IT IS VISIBLE AT EXTREME LW ONLY. RETAIN AS CHARTED. (NP 1016, HI 569). NCA. HH090/844/01 12.4.99 NOT LOCATED. (NP 1016, HI 844). NCA. 13.2.02 RECORD REVIEWED. AMEND TO WKPA (DRIES). BR STD. HH091/113/01 21.7.05 LOCATED BY MAGNETOMETER ONLY. GEN DEPTH 2MTRS. (NP 1016, HI 1113). AMEND FOUL PA. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT OF WOOD IN 1859. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY JA ARNOLD, NOTTINGLEY, YORKS. PASSAGE LONDON FOR GOOLE. IN BALLAST. RAN ASHORE DURING A NNE FORCE 10 STORM. SIX LOST.

General Comments

WOODEN REMAINS

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FAQ

Where is the VIGO wreck located?

The VIGO wreck is located at coordinates 52 42.526 N,1 42.39 E.

How deep is the seabed around the VIGO?

The seabed around the VIGO lies at approximately 2 meters deep.

When did the VIGO sink?

The VIGO sank on Nov 8, 1897.

When was the wreck of the VIGO discovered?

The wreck of the VIGO was discovered in 1897.

What country did the VIGO belong to?

The VIGO belonged to GB.

What cargo was the VIGO carrying?

The VIGO was carrying ballast.

What type of wreck is the VIGO?

The VIGO is classified as a sailing vessel.

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