Vihren Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status lifted
Vihren Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		44 5 N,39 5 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 44.083333
  • Longitude: 39.083333
Water Depth 6 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Mean Sea Level
Name VIHREN
Type bulk carrier
Flag BG
Length 184.6 m
Width 22.8 m
Draught 14.1
Tonnage 16068
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 19, 1992
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1992
Last Detection Year 1992
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Oct 17, 2008

Surveying Details

HH305/350/01 14.4.92 HH305/350/01 14.4.92 STERN SECTION STRANDED NEAR TUAPSE BREAKWATER AND BOW NEAR THE SHORE. NO DANGER TO NAVIGATION. (LL, 17.3.92). NCA YET, POSN 440500N, 390500E FOR FILING ONLY. 8.7.92 8.7.92 STILL AGROUND. ABANDONED BY OWNER. CONTRACT TO REMOVE WK SIGNED. (LL, 7.7.92). NCA. 19.10.92 19.10.92 BOTH PARTS REFLOATED AND TOWED TO ALIAGA FOR SCRAPPING. (LL, 16.10.92). NCA, AMENDED TO LIFT.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT 1981 BY GEORGI DIMITROV SHIPYARD, VARNA. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY NAVIGATION MARITIME BULGARE. ON LEAVING PORT WAS DRIVEN ONTO BREAKWATER BY STORM FORCE WINDS AND BROKE INTO TWO PARTS NEAR NO.6 HOLD. BOTH PARTS STRANDED. CREW WERE RESCUED BY HELICOPTER. (MSD)

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FAQ

Where is the VIHREN wreck located?

The VIHREN wreck is located at coordinates 44 5 N,39 5 E.

How deep is the seabed around the VIHREN?

The seabed around the VIHREN lies at approximately 6 meters deep.

When did the VIHREN sink?

The VIHREN sank on Feb 19, 1992.

When was the wreck of the VIHREN discovered?

The wreck of the VIHREN was discovered in 1992.

What country did the VIHREN belong to?

The VIHREN belonged to BG.

What cargo was the VIHREN carrying?

The VIHREN was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the VIHREN?

The VIHREN had a tonnage of 16068 tons.

What type of wreck is the VIHREN?

The VIHREN is classified as a bulk carrier.

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