Vingaland Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Vingaland Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 41 N,18 24 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.683333
  • Longitude: -18.400000
Water Depth 1300 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name VINGALAND
Type motor vessel
Flag SE
Length 103.3 m
Width 14.6 m
Draught 5.8
Tonnage 2734
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 9, 1940
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 1987
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Oct 7, 2004

Surveying Details

H01001/40 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 54(?)4100N, 182400W. 10.8.87 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 554100N, 182400W. (WW2SL & AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES). SUNK APPROX 400 MILES NW OF IRELAND BY GERMAN AIRCRAFT. (DODS).

Circumstances of loss

8.11.40 BUILT IN 1935 BY ERIKSBERGS MEK VERKSTAD. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY ANF-A/B TIRFING. OIL ENGINE OF 644NHP. DAMAGED BY BOMBS FROM A GERMAN AIRCRAFT ON 8.11.40 & SUNK BY TORPEDO FROM ITALIAN SUBMARINE 'MARCONI' NEXT DAY. (DODS & AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES).

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FAQ

Where is the VINGALAND wreck located?

The VINGALAND wreck is located at coordinates 55 41 N,18 24 W.

How deep is the seabed around the VINGALAND?

The seabed around the VINGALAND lies at approximately 1300 meters deep.

When did the VINGALAND sink?

The VINGALAND sank on Nov 9, 1940.

When was the wreck of the VINGALAND discovered?

The wreck of the VINGALAND was discovered in 1940.

What country did the VINGALAND belong to?

The VINGALAND belonged to SE.

What was the tonnage of the VINGALAND?

The VINGALAND had a tonnage of 2734 tons.

What type of wreck is the VINGALAND?

The VINGALAND is classified as a motor vessel.

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