Viking Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Viking Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		43 23.977 N,8 15.057 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 43.399617
  • Longitude: -8.250950
Wreck Depth 8.9 m
Water Depth 13 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name VIKING
Type motor vessel
Flag GR
Tonnage 5300
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo chemicals
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 2, 1980
Original Detection Year 1980
Last Detection Year 2024
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Last Amended Date Oct 17, 2024

Surveying Details

H3329/77 16.5.80 WK IN 432348N, 081512W. VISIBLE AT LW. (CADIZ TNM 464/80). NCA. H3329/77 11.6.80 AMEND TO ST 432309N, 081501W. MARKED BY R LT PILLAR BUOY, FL 2S. CLOSE NW & RED/GREY BUOY. (CADIZ NM'S 573(T)/80 & 613/80). CHART AS ST WITH LT BUOY. - NM 1512/80. H3329/77 7.8.80 AMEND TO DW. (CADIZ NM 860/80). - NM 1844/80. H3329/77 4.11.80 POSN AMENDED TO 432354N, 081506W. (CADIZ NM 1129/80). - NM 2480/80. 25.10.82 NO SALVAGE LIKELY, WK ALMOST SUBMERGED INTO SEABED. (LL, 2.8.82). NCA. H2235/81 7.12.83 LEAST DEPTH OVER WK 4.3MTRS IN 432359N, 081507W. (CADIZ NM 1776/83). R/S. H2235/81 23.1.85 FOLLOWING DEMOLITION OPS, LEAST DEPTH NOW 8.9MTRS IN 432403.5N, 081458.8W. (CADIZ NM 1608/84). - NM 308/85. H3047/87 27.10.88 AMEND TO WK 8.9MTRS ON 1111 [CERTAIN COPIES ONLY]. - NM 3354/88. 27.7.02 SHOWN IN 4323.988N, 0815.070W [WGD] ON SPANISH 412A [JUN'01 EDN, LARGEST SCALE ADOPTION]. NC 1094. SEP 2012/000115619 2.11.12 SHOWN IN 4323.969N, 0815.059W [WGD] ON ES400412 [EDN 3.5].

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1970 BY ONOMICHI ZOSEN, ONOMICHI. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY ASF MARINE ENTERPRISES. ON PASSAGE FROM WISMAR TO CARTAGENA, COLUMBIA. SANK WHILE SHELTERING IN ARES BAY HAVING TAKEN IN WATER THROUGH A CRACK IN FOR'D PART STBD SIDE, WHICH DEVELOPED FOLLOWING A COLLISION 5 DAYS PREVIOUSLY WITH MT 'SENECA' AT KIEL. ALL CREW SAFE. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the VIKING wreck located?

The VIKING wreck is located at coordinates 43 23.977 N,8 15.057 W.

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

The VIKING lies at a depth of about 8.9 meters and is located at coordinates 43 23.977 N,8 15.057 W.

How deep is the seabed around the VIKING?

The seabed around the VIKING lies at approximately 13 meters deep.

When did the VIKING sink?

The VIKING sank on Apr 2, 1980.

When was the wreck of the VIKING discovered?

The wreck of the VIKING was discovered in 1980.

What country did the VIKING belong to?

The VIKING belonged to GR.

What cargo was the VIKING carrying?

The VIKING was carrying chemicals.

What was the tonnage of the VIKING?

The VIKING had a tonnage of 5300 tons.

What type of wreck is the VIKING?

The VIKING is classified as a motor vessel.

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