Viking 2 Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Viking 2 Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 4.94 N,1 50.09 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.082333
  • Longitude: -1.834833
Water Depth 12 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name VIKING 2
Type fishing vessel
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 20, 1989
Original Detection Year 1989
Last Detection Year 2019
Original Source national HO authority radio navigational warning
Last Amended Date Aug 23, 2019

Surveying Details

HH351/353/01 8.6.89 FV SUNK IN 490500N, 015000W. (AV CHERBOURG 1134/89). NCA YET. HH351/353/01 12.9.89 WK, COVERED WITH LESS THAN 20MTRS OF WATER, IN 490500N, 015000W [EUR] PD.(FRENCH NM 89 31 22). INS AS DW PD. - NM 2916/89. 20.6.90 FRENCH FV 'VIKING 2' IN 490500N, 015000W [EUR]. POSN ACCURACY 1M. LEAST DEPTH UNKNOWN, LESS THAN 20MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 12MTRS. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1990). NCA. HH090/750/01 7.11.97 NOT LOCATED BY DCS OR MAGNETOMETER IN VICINITY OF CHARTED POSN. (NP 1016, HI 750). EDGE OF SURVEYED AREA IS 0.75 MILES TO E OF LISTED POSN, THUS NOT FULLY DISPROVED. NCA. 15.5.06 [WGD] POSN: 4904.940N, 0150.090W. BA 3656 [5TH EDN, MAY'04].

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FAQ

Where is the VIKING 2 wreck located?

The VIKING 2 wreck is located at coordinates 49 4.94 N,1 50.09 W.

How deep is the seabed around the VIKING 2?

The seabed around the VIKING 2 lies at approximately 12 meters deep.

When did the VIKING 2 sink?

The VIKING 2 sank on May 20, 1989.

When was the wreck of the VIKING 2 discovered?

The wreck of the VIKING 2 was discovered in 1989.

What type of wreck is the VIKING 2?

The VIKING 2 is classified as a fishing vessel.

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