Vingafors Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Vingafors Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 42.386 N,17 21.197 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.706433
  • Longitude: 17.353283
Wreck Depth 15.1 m
Water Depth 18 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Sea Level
Name VINGAFORS
Type fishing vessel
Length 33 m
Width 6.7 m
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1998
Last Detection Year 2025
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details HH165/410/02 6.7.98 SUNK IN 554223N, 172116E [STO]. DEPTH OVER NOT KNOWN. (SWEDISH NM 548(T)/98). NCA. HH165/410/02 6.7.98 NO SALVAGE OPERATION PLANNED. WK WILL BE BUOYED. (BALTICO TELEX DTD 19.5.98). HH165/410/02 6.7.98 WK OF 33MTR FV EXISTS IN 554223N, 172112E [STO]. MINIMUM DEPTH NOT KNOWN. TWO W CARD SPAR BUOYS HAVE BEEN LAID 100MTRS W OF THE WK. (SWEDISH NAV WARNING 195). INS AS DW WITH BUOYS. - NM 2809/98. HH165/410/02 20.7.98 WK OF FV 'VINGAFORES', LENGTH 33MTRS, BEAM 6.7MTRS IN 554223N, 72112W [STO]. LEAST DEPTH NOT KNOWN. GEN DEPTH ABOUT 18MTRS. TWO W CARD SPAR BUOYS ARE LAID ABOUT 100MTRS W OF THE WK, ABOUT 60MTRS APART. (SWEDISH NM 28/868(T)/98). NCA. HH165/410/02 10.3.99 LEAST DEPTH ABOVE THE MAST IS 6MTRS. TWO SPAR BUOYS 100MTRS W OF WK, ABOUT 60MTRS APART. (SWEDISH NM 33/1006(T)/98). AMEND TO WK 6MTRS. BR STD. HH165/410/02 31.3.00 ONE OF THE TWO W CARDINAL SPAR BUOYS HAS BEEN WITHDRAWN. REMAINING BUOY IS 100MTRS W OF THE WK. DEPTH OVER THE WK IS 6MTRS. (SWEDISH NM 12/310(T)/00). AMEND TO WK 6MTRS, DELETE ONE BUOY, AMEND POSN OF OTHER TO CLOSE W. - NM 1789/00. HH165/410/02 12.9.01 WK IN 5542.38N, 1721.20E [STO]. LEAST DEPTH 6MTRS. W CARDINAL SPAR BUOY APPROX 100MTRS W OF WK. (SWEDISH NM 35/658(T)/01). NCA. HH165/410/02 28.9.01 LIES IN 5542.38N, 1721.40E [STO]. (SWEDISH NM 25/609/01 REC'D 28.9.01). OUT OF SEQUENCE. NCA. HH165/410/03 18.8.03 VESSEL WILL NOT BE SALVAGED. MASTS HAVE BEEN CUT OFF. LEAST DEPTH OVER WK NOW 12MTRS IN 5542.38N, 1721.20E [WGD]. SPAR BUOY WILL BE REMOVED. (SWEDISH NM 32/1306/03) WK 6MTRS & BUOY NOT SHOWN ON BA 2215 [EDN 4 MAY'03]. INSERT WK 12MTRS. - NM 4204/03. SEP 2012/000058102 3.4.12 SHOWN AS WK 15.1MTRS IN 5542.386N, 1721.197E [WGD] ON SE2BHS1S [EDN 16.1].
Last Amended Date Sep 21, 2025
WRECK MAP LOADING ... 55 42.386 N,17 21.197 E
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FAQ

Where is the VINGAFORS wreck located?

The VINGAFORS wreck is located at coordinates 55 42.386 N,17 21.197 E.

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

The VINGAFORS lies at a depth of about 15.1 meters and is located at coordinates 55 42.386 N,17 21.197 E.

How deep is the seabed around the VINGAFORS?

The seabed around the VINGAFORS lies at approximately 18 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the VINGAFORS discovered?

The wreck of the VINGAFORS was discovered in 1998.

What type of wreck is the VINGAFORS?

The VINGAFORS is classified as a fishing vessel.

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