Vingafjord Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status lifted
Vingafjord Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 27.7 N,5 25.8 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.461667
  • Longitude: -5.430000
Water Depth 16 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name VINGAFJORD
Type motor vessel
Flag IE
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 29, 1973
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1973
Last Detection Year 1973
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Aug 31, 2005

Surveying Details

30.5.73 30.5.73 AGROUND ON MCCAMMON RKS 0.5M NE OF PORTAVOGIE HR. (LL, 5.6.73). POSN 542742N, 052548W APPROX, FOR FILING ONLY. 2.6.73 2.6.73 VESSEL REFLOATED. (LL, 5.6.73). AMENDED TO LIFT. NCA. 24.9.13 24.9.13 NOT LOCATED 2013 USING M/B. (FUGRO OSAE, HI 1377). NCA.

Circumstances of loss

AGROUND ON MCCAMMON RKS 0.5M NE OF PORTAVOGIE HBR. CREW RECOVERED. (LL).

General Comments

CONVERTED FISHING VESSEL

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FAQ

Where is the VINGAFJORD wreck located?

The VINGAFJORD wreck is located at coordinates 54 27.7 N,5 25.8 W.

How deep is the seabed around the VINGAFJORD?

The seabed around the VINGAFJORD lies at approximately 16 meters deep.

When did the VINGAFJORD sink?

The VINGAFJORD sank on May 29, 1973.

When was the wreck of the VINGAFJORD discovered?

The wreck of the VINGAFJORD was discovered in 1973.

What country did the VINGAFJORD belong to?

The VINGAFJORD belonged to IE.

What type of wreck is the VINGAFJORD?

The VINGAFJORD is classified as a motor vessel.

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