Vimy Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Vimy Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		18 32.867 N,75 42.833 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 18.547783
  • Longitude: -75.713883
Water Depth 10 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name VIMY
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1924
Last Detection Year 1958
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Jul 31, 1999

Surveying Details

H1847/24 13.3.24 H1847/24 13.3.24 ST IN 183300N, 754330W. (US BN 8/684, LL, 21.2.24). NOTE. H2729/58 28.11.58 H2729/58 28.11.58 WK NOT LOCATED BY HMS VIDAL IN 1958. DELETE. LC 486. H3448/70 21.9.70 H3448/70 21.9.70 DW IN 183244N, 754312W. (US NM 3864/70 [BLOCK FOR USHO 631]). NCA. 21.9.78 21.9.78 DW IN 183224N, 754330W ON CUBAN 50008. COULD BE SAME AS VIMY IN 183300N, 754530W. NCA. 5.7.82 5.7.82 SHOWN ON GERMAN 888 [1982 EDN]. NCA. 19.3.93 19.3.93 DW IN 183252N, 754250W ON US 26217 [1987 EDN]. BR STD. 31.7.99 31.7.99 WGD POSN: 1832.867N, 7542.833W. NC 3936.

Circumstances of loss

21.2.24 VESSEL RAN AGROUND ON FORMIGAS BANK, E COAST OF JAMAICA. (LL, 21.2.24).

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FAQ

Where is the VIMY wreck located?

The VIMY wreck is located at coordinates 18 32.867 N,75 42.833 W.

How deep is the seabed around the VIMY?

The seabed around the VIMY lies at approximately 10 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the VIMY discovered?

The wreck of the VIMY was discovered in 1924.

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