Viking (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Viking (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		58 26.157 N,2 30.16 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 58.435950
  • Longitude: -2.502667
Wreck Depth 60 m
Water Depth 63 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name Viking (Probably)
Type steam ship
Length 70.4 m
Width 10.4 m
Draught 4.3
Sonar Length 94
Sonar Width 32
Shadow Height 3.9
Orientation 110
Tonnage 1153
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 2012
Last Detection Year 2021
Original Source survey vessel
Surveying Details 8.10.12 EXAM'D 20.5.12 IN 5836.157N, 0230.160W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 60.29 IN GEN DEPTH 63MTRS. NO SCOUR. AREA OF DEBRIS WITH LENGTH 94MTRS, WIDTH 32MTRS, HT 3.9MTRS. LIES 110/290 DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. IN SEVERAL PIECES. (NETSURVEY, HI 1372). FULLY COLLAPSED AND BROKEN UP. INS AS WK 60MTRS. SEP 2013/000130682 1.7.13 INS BY NM. - NM 3187/13. 29.11.21 A DIVER SURVEY AND RESEARCH INCLUDING A STUDY OF THE KTB (LOGBOOK) OF U-19 THIS IS PROBABLY THE SS VIKING (1940). (E-MAIL DTD 25/11/21 FROM KEVIN HEATH). AMEND OBJNAM VIKING (PROBABLY).
Last Amended Date Nov 29, 2021

Circumstances of loss

SINGLE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY U 19. PASSAGE FREDERIKSHAVN FOR BLYTH. ONLY TWO CREW SURVIVED.

General Comments

FULLY BROKEN UP

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FAQ

Where is the Viking (Probably) wreck located?

The Viking (Probably) wreck is located at coordinates 58 26.157 N,2 30.16 W.

How deep is the Viking (Probably) and where exactly is it located?

The Viking (Probably) lies at a depth of about 60 meters and is located at coordinates 58 26.157 N,2 30.16 W.

How deep is the seabed around the Viking (Probably)?

The seabed around the Viking (Probably) lies at approximately 63 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the Viking (Probably) discovered?

The wreck of the Viking (Probably) was discovered in 2012.

What was the tonnage of the Viking (Probably)?

The Viking (Probably) had a tonnage of 1153 tons.

What type of wreck is the Viking (Probably)?

The Viking (Probably) is classified as a steam ship.

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