Villon Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Villon Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 33.838 N,14 25.104 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.563967
  • Longitude: 14.418400
Wreck Depth 17.8 m
Water Depth 35 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Sea Level
Name VILLON
Type motor vessel
Flag SE
Length 54.3 m
Width 8.2 m
Draught 3
Tonnage 437
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo foodstuffs: solid
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 2, 1986
Original Detection Year 1986
Last Detection Year 2025
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Sep 21, 2025

Surveying Details

H2120/86 8.1.87 NDW IN 553348N, 142506E. (LL 4.12.86). BR STD. H2120/86 29.9.87 AMENDED TO WK 17MTRS, IN 553401N, 142451E. (SWEDISH NM 1245/87). - NM 3085/87. 17.3.08 SHOWN IN 5534.017N, 1424.68E ON SWEDISH 839 [EDN 5 CORR TO MAR 07]. NE 2360. SEP 2010/000043185 30.3.10 SHOWN AS WK (NO DEPTH SPECIFIED) ON ENC SE2BHS1C EDN 1.2. STILL SHOWN AS WK 17MTRS ON ENC SE4CHWHK EDN 20.1 (BEST SCALE BAND). NCA. SEP 2010/000172894 8.11.10 SHOWN AS WK 17.8MTRS IN 5533.838N, 1425.104E [WGD] ON SE4CHWHK. [EDN 20.2]. NFA.

Circumstances of loss

CARGO SHIFTED IN STRONG WIND. VESSEL LISTED TO 45DEGS AND EVENTUALLY SANK.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 55 33.838 N,14 25.104 E
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FAQ

Where is the VILLON wreck located?

The VILLON wreck is located at coordinates 55 33.838 N,14 25.104 E.

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

The VILLON lies at a depth of about 17.8 meters and is located at coordinates 55 33.838 N,14 25.104 E.

How deep is the seabed around the VILLON?

The seabed around the VILLON lies at approximately 35 meters deep.

When did the VILLON sink?

The VILLON sank on Dec 2, 1986.

When was the wreck of the VILLON discovered?

The wreck of the VILLON was discovered in 1986.

What country did the VILLON belong to?

The VILLON belonged to SE.

What cargo was the VILLON carrying?

The VILLON was carrying foodstuffs: solid.

What was the tonnage of the VILLON?

The VILLON had a tonnage of 437 tons.

What type of wreck is the VILLON?

The VILLON is classified as a motor vessel.

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