Viking Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Viking Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		10 16.9 N,61 28.4 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 10.281667
  • Longitude: -61.473333
Water Depth 3 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name VIKING
Type Work Boat
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 22, 1975
Original Detection Year 1976
Last Detection Year 2005
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Nov 10, 2019

Surveying Details

30.3.76 PARTIALLY SUNK IN 8-12FT OF WATER APPROX 0.25M OFF SAN FERNANDO. EFFORTS TO REFLOAT SO FAR UNSUCCESSFUL. (LL, 26.3.76). 20.4.76 SALVAGE ATTEMPTS RECOMMENCED. (LL, 19.4.76). 27.9.76 NO FURTHER ATTEMPTS MADE RECENTLY TO SALVE VESSEL. (LL, 24.9.76).

Circumstances of loss

PARTIALLY SUNK AFTER SPRINGING A LEAK OFF SAN FERNANDO, TRINIDAD. (LL).

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FAQ

Where is the VIKING wreck located?

The VIKING wreck is located at coordinates 10 16.9 N,61 28.4 W.

How deep is the seabed around the VIKING?

The seabed around the VIKING lies at approximately 3 meters deep.

When did the VIKING sink?

The VIKING sank on Nov 22, 1975.

When was the wreck of the VIKING discovered?

The wreck of the VIKING was discovered in 1976.

What type of wreck is the VIKING?

The VIKING is classified as a work boat.

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