Vigrid (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Vigrid (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 59.891 N,5 24.638 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.998183
  • Longitude: -5.410633
Wreck Depth 40.09 m
Water Depth 50 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name VIGRID (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag NO
Length 74.4 m
Width 11.6 m
Draught 4.9
Sonar Length 188
Sonar Width 30.9
Shadow Height 10.7
Orientation 15
Tonnage 1617
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 31, 1917
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Last Amended Date Oct 27, 2016

Surveying Details

1918 SUNK IN APPROX 500000N, 052600W. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). H3895/74 3.12.74 WK LOCATED IN 495955.8N, 052433W [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 39MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 49MTRS. NO SCOUR. SEABED FINE SAND AND BROKEN SHELL. (HMS HECATE, HI 1/74). INS AS WK 21FMS. - NM 169/75. 4.5.78 AMEND TO WK 39MTRS. NC 1178. SEP 2016/000091765 27.10.16 EXAM'D; 13.6.16 IN 4959.891N, 0524.638W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 40.09MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 50MTRS, LENGTH 188MTRS, WIDTH 30.9MTRS, HEIGHT 10.7MTRS, ORIENTATION 015/195 DEGS. WRECK IS WELL DEGRADED AND BROKEN IN TWO. THE NORTHERN SECTION OF THE WRECK IS THE LARGEST WITH A DEBRIS FIELD OF 90M BY 50M. POSSIBE TO SEE THE AFT MASTS AND MAST HOUSES AS WELL AS TWO CIRCULAR OBJECTS ON THE EASTERN SIDE HICH MAY BE REMAINS OF GUN TUBS. THE SOUTHERN MOST SECTION IS 75MTRS TO THE SOUTH-SOUTHEAST OF THE MAIN SECTION. THE PORT HULL HAS COLLAPSED INTO THE HOLD BUT SOME OF THE STERN SUPERSTRUCTURE REMAINS. (MMT, HI 1500). AMEND NDW 40MTRS IN REVISED POSITION.

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT IN 1915 BY BERGENS MEK., VOERKSTED AND OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY A VON DER LIPPE, WAS TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY A GERMAN SUBMARINE WHILST ON PASSAGE FROM BARRY TO ROUEN. (LL WW1 & DODS).

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FAQ

Where is the VIGRID (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The VIGRID (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 49 59.891 N,5 24.638 W.

How deep is the VIGRID (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The VIGRID (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 40.09 meters and is located at coordinates 49 59.891 N,5 24.638 W.

How deep is the seabed around the VIGRID (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the VIGRID (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 50 meters deep.

When did the VIGRID (POSSIBLY) sink?

The VIGRID (POSSIBLY) sank on Dec 31, 1917.

When was the wreck of the VIGRID (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the VIGRID (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1918.

What country did the VIGRID (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The VIGRID (POSSIBLY) belonged to NO.

What cargo was the VIGRID (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The VIGRID (POSSIBLY) was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the VIGRID (POSSIBLY)?

The VIGRID (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 1617 tons.

What type of wreck is the VIGRID (POSSIBLY)?

The VIGRID (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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