Vikholmen Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Vikholmen Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 13.527 N,1 55.953 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.225450
  • Longitude: -1.932550
Wreck Depth 50 m
Water Depth 54 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name VIKHOLMEN
Type steam ship
Flag NO
Length 46.6 m
Width 7.7 m
Sonar Length 62
Sonar Width 12
Shadow Height 3.5
Orientation 45
Tonnage 494
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 10, 1917
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions ,,000.6,
Original Detection Year 1945
Last Detection Year 1999
Original Source naval vessel
Last Amended Date Sep 28, 1999

Surveying Details

25.7.45 25.7.45 SONAR CONTACT IN 501348N, 015548W, APPROX. (PEVENSEY CASTLE, 8.1.45, AUBD 304/90). NCA YET. H6887/55 19.12.55 H6887/55 19.12.55 WK LOCATED IN 501332N, 015545W [OGB]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 28 IN GEN DEPTH 31FMS. SEABED SAND AND SHELL. (HMS SCOTT, 30.9.55). INS AS WK 28FMS. BR STD. 11.8.77 11.8.77 AMEND TO WK 51MTRS. NC 2450 & NC 2454. HH090/588/01 3.11.93 HH090/588/01 3.11.93 EXAM'D 28.6.93 IN 501331.6N, 015557.2W [WGD] USING PORTLAND HYPERFIX. LEAST E/S DEPTH 50.6 IN GEN DEPTH 54MTRS. SCOUR 0.6MTR. DCS3 HT 3.5MTRS, LENGTH 62MTRS, BREADTH 12MTRS. INTACT, UPRIGHT AND LYING 145/225DEGS. (NP 1008, HI 588). BR STD. HH100/351/15 28.9.99 HH100/351/15 28.9.99 WK DIVED AND CONFIRMED AS AN OLD, IRON WK. UPRIGHT WITH BOWS E. SINGLE BOILER AND TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE WHICH IS ALMOST BURIED. SEABED SLOPES UP BOTH SIDES OF THE WK LEAVING ONLY FRAGMENTS OF THE WK VISIBLE AND STANDING UP. TONNAGE IN THE REGION OF 200-300 TONS. CARGO OF COAL. COMMERCIAL GUARD REQUESTED. (D WENDES). NCA. HH100/351/19 25.10.02 HH100/351/19 25.10.02 WK IS GENERALLY INTACT AND UPRIGHT WITH THE STERN WELL BROKEN. THE PROP BOSS IS VISIBLE BUT THERE ARE NO BLADES. SINGLE BOILER LIES HALF BURIED IN THE GRAVEL SEA BED. ENGINE LIES ON ITS SIDE, ALSO HALF BURIED. LARGE PIECES OF COAL LIE WITHIN THE HULL. HAS BEEN POSITIVELY IDENTIFIED AS PRIMA II, THE ORIGINAL PRIMA HAVING BEEN LOST IN DEC 1916. HOME PORT OF BOTH VESSELS WAS BERGEN. (N R CHIPCHASE). NCA. 1.2.07 1.2.07 HAS BEEN IDENTIFED BY THE BUILDER'S NAMEPLATE. (D C WENDES, SOUTH COAST SHIPWRECKS). NCA. 19.12.08 19.12.08 RECORD REVIEWED. CINC REMOVED, MORE THAN 5 YEARS.

Circumstances of loss

EX-PRIMA II. BUILT IN 1916 BY ARNHEM SCHESTOOMSLEEPHELLING, ANTWERP. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY AKTIES VIKOLMEN (O G GJSSEN). ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 58 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE PASSAGE CARDIFF FOR ST MALO. TORPEDOED BY UC-71.

General Comments

INTACT & UPRIGHT

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 50 13.527 N,1 55.953 W
Vikholmen on Wreck Map Vikholmen Wreck on Google Map

More Steam Ship Wrecks:

Nearby Wrecks:

FAQ

Where is the VIKHOLMEN wreck located?

The VIKHOLMEN wreck is located at coordinates 50 13.527 N,1 55.953 W.

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

The VIKHOLMEN lies at a depth of about 50 meters and is located at coordinates 50 13.527 N,1 55.953 W.

How deep is the seabed around the VIKHOLMEN?

The seabed around the VIKHOLMEN lies at approximately 54 meters deep.

When did the VIKHOLMEN sink?

The VIKHOLMEN sank on Sep 10, 1917.

When was the wreck of the VIKHOLMEN discovered?

The wreck of the VIKHOLMEN was discovered in 1945.

What country did the VIKHOLMEN belong to?

The VIKHOLMEN belonged to NO.

What cargo was the VIKHOLMEN carrying?

The VIKHOLMEN was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the VIKHOLMEN?

The VIKHOLMEN had a tonnage of 494 tons.

What type of wreck is the VIKHOLMEN?

The VIKHOLMEN is classified as a steam ship.

Back to Wrecks