Vikartindur Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status lifted
Vikartindur Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		63 45.5 N,20 48.5 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 63.758333
  • Longitude: -20.808333
Water Depth 20 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Mean Low Water Springs
Name VIKARTINDUR
Type container ship
Flag DE
Length 132.9 m
Width 22.9 m
Draught 7.6
Tonnage 8633
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 6, 1997
Original Detection Year 1997
Last Detection Year 1997
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Sep 9, 2009

Surveying Details

HH336/420/01 28.4.97 AGROUND IN 634354N, 205224W. RECOVERY WILL BE ATTEMPED. (LL 7.3.97). HH336/420/01 28.4.97 ATTEMPT TO TOW VESSEL OFF BY COAST GUARD VESSEL NOT SUCCESSFUL. ONE MAN LOST. VESSEL BURIED IN SAND AND HAS CRACK IN MIDDLE. (LL 9.3.97). HH336/420/01 28.4.97 VESSEL STILL AGROUND. CONTAINERS BEING REMOVED WITH SHIP'S OWN CRANE. NOW CONSIDERED A TOTAL LOSS. MAY BE REMOVED, DEPENDS ON ICELANDIC GOVERNMENT. (LL 17.4.97). QUOTED POSN PLOTS IN 30FMS. AMENDED TO 634530N, 204830W TO ALLOW FOR NE DRIFT AND DEPTH OF WATER AT GROUNDING. BR STD. 20.5.97 MAJORITY OF CONTAINERS NOW REMOVED. 12 CONTAINERS COVERED IN SAND REMAIN IN TWO HOLDS. WILL REQUIRE REMOVAL BY GRABS. DECISION ON WK REMOVAL EXPECTED SHORTLY. (LL 15.5.97). 24.10.97 WK HAS BEEN BROKEN UP AND REMOVED. (LL REPORT 23.10.97). AMENDED TO LIFT. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

HAD ENGINE FAILURE IN SW STORM 6M OFF LEE SHORE. ANCHORED 1.5M OFF SHORE. LATER ABLE TO OPERATE ENGINE AT REDUCED POWER. SUBSEQUENLY ANCHOR WINCH FAILED. VESSEL BLOWN ASHORE. CREW RESCUED BY HELICOPTER. STATED TO BE CARRYING 4000 CONTAINERS OF CARGO. PASSAGE GERMANY FOR ICELAND. MANY CONTAINERS RECOVERED FROM WRECK.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 63 45.5 N,20 48.5 W
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FAQ

Where is the VIKARTINDUR wreck located?

The VIKARTINDUR wreck is located at coordinates 63 45.5 N,20 48.5 W.

How deep is the seabed around the VIKARTINDUR?

The seabed around the VIKARTINDUR lies at approximately 20 meters deep.

When did the VIKARTINDUR sink?

The VIKARTINDUR sank on Mar 6, 1997.

When was the wreck of the VIKARTINDUR discovered?

The wreck of the VIKARTINDUR was discovered in 1997.

What country did the VIKARTINDUR belong to?

The VIKARTINDUR belonged to DE.

What cargo was the VIKARTINDUR carrying?

The VIKARTINDUR was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the VIKARTINDUR?

The VIKARTINDUR had a tonnage of 8633 tons.

What type of wreck is the VIKARTINDUR?

The VIKARTINDUR is classified as a container ship.

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