Vivagel Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Vivagel Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		46 8.341 N,1 15.722 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 46.139017
  • Longitude: -1.262033
Wreck Depth -1.6 m
Water Depth 2 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name VIVAGEL
Length 63.1 m
Width 10.1 m
Draught 4.9
Tonnage 1096
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 31, 1940
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1942
Last Detection Year 2017
Original Source unknown
Markers E CARD SPAR BUOY 'VIVAGEL' CLOSE E
Last Amended Date Sep 19, 2017

Surveying Details

H0432/42 24.1.42 ST PA CHARTED ON BA 2746. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). - FNM 202/42. H02983/44 5.8.44 AMEND POSN. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). - NM 1689/44. H3475/58 2.6.58 SHOWN AS ST PA IN 460821N, 011542W ON FRENCH 3694. NCA. H4245/65 19.8.70 AMEND TO ST DRIES 0.8MTRS. (FRENCH NM 70 15 02). BR STD. H2007/73 23.9.77 E CARD SPAR BUOY LAID CLOSE E. (FRENCH NM 29 25 77). BR STD. 19.9.84 ST IN 460824N, 011538.3W. NAMED 'VIVAGEL' INSTEAD OF NIVAGEL. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1984). 6.4.88 ST DRIES 0.8MTRS. STANDS 3.8MTRS ABOVE SEABED. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1987, NO.14561058). NC 2641. 16.10.95 SHOWN AS ST PA IN 460824N, 011538.3W ON FRENCH 6468 [1995 EDN]. NCA. HH353/520/03 29.9.98 NOW ST DRIES 1.6MTRS. (FRENCH NM 98 37 16). BR STD. 13.7.99 SHOWN AS ST, DRIES 1.6MTRS, MARKED BY E CARD SPAR BUOY 'VIVAGEL' CLOSE E ON FRENCH 7413 [1998 EDN]. NC 2743. 30.9.04 SHOWN IN 4608.341N, 0115.722W [WGD] ON FRENCH 7413 [INT 1844] [2ND EDN 2002, 1:15,000, LARGEST SCALE ADOPTION]. NE 2743.

Circumstances of loss

SUNK BY MINE. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1987).

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FAQ

Where is the VIVAGEL wreck located?

The VIVAGEL wreck is located at coordinates 46 8.341 N,1 15.722 W.

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

The VIVAGEL lies at a depth of about -1.6 meters and is located at coordinates 46 8.341 N,1 15.722 W.

How deep is the seabed around the VIVAGEL?

The seabed around the VIVAGEL lies at approximately 2 meters deep.

When did the VIVAGEL sink?

The VIVAGEL sank on Aug 31, 1940.

When was the wreck of the VIVAGEL discovered?

The wreck of the VIVAGEL was discovered in 1942.

What was the tonnage of the VIVAGEL?

The VIVAGEL had a tonnage of 1096 tons.

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