Viking (Possibly) Wreck
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Wreck Category | non-dangerous wreck |
| Status | Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist |
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Viking (possibly) Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM) |
58 20.979 N,2 22.1 W |
| Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees |
|
| Wreck Depth | 40 m |
| Water Depth | 70 m |
| Water Level Effect | always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum | Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name | VIKING (Possibly) |
| Type | steam ship |
| Flag | DK |
| Length | 70.4 m |
| Width | 10.4 m |
| Draught | 4.3 |
| Tonnage | 1153 |
| Tonnage Type | gross |
| Cargo | ballast |
| Conspic Visual | not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar | not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk | Mar 20, 1940 |
| Original Detection Year | 1940 |
| Last Detection Year | 2008 |
| Original Source | other |
| Surveying Details | 26.3.40 SANK IN 582000N, 021200W. (N.I.D). SANK IN 580700N, 021000W. (ROSYTH LIST). SANK IN 580800N, 023800W. (LLOYDS WAR LOSSES). 1.10.80 INS AS USC PA 40MTRS IN 582100N, 022200W. NC 115. HH091/150/01 - SEP 2008/000007851 23.1.08 NOT LOCATED BY M/B, DISPROVED. (GARDLINE, HI 1150). AMEND DEAD. BR STD. |
| Last Amended Date | Jan 23, 2008 |
Circumstances of loss
SINGLE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY U 19. PASSAGE FREDERIKSHAVN FOR BLYTH. ONLY TWO CREW SURVIVED.
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