Vivar Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Vivar Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 13.832 N,4 57.199 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.230533
  • Longitude: -4.953317
Wreck Depth 34 m
Water Depth 46 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name VIVAR
Type steam ship
Flag ES
Length 57.9 m
Width 18.3 m
Sonar Length 60
Sonar Width 20
Shadow Height 12.1
Orientation 10
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 3, 1873
Original Detection Year 1945
Last Detection Year 2001
Original Source naval vessel
Last Amended Date Jul 6, 2001

Surveying Details

H0109/45 H0109/45 WESTERN APPROACHES LIST WAGO 524 GAVE OFF OIL. AUBD 319/235: SONAR CONTACT POSN APPROX. H1935/80 19.3.84 H1935/80 19.3.84 EXAM'D 6.12.83 IN 531349N, 045708W [OGB] USING HIFIX/6. LEAST E/S DEPTH 39.4 IN GEN DEPTH 46MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 12.1MTRS. LENGTH 60MTRS, WIDTH 20MTRS APPROX. LIES 010/190 DEGS. (HMS FAWN, HI 3). INS AS WK 34MTRS, BR STD. 11.7.94 11.7.94 DESCRIBED AS SMALL CARGO VESSEL, LYING ON ITS SIDE. STANDS 4MTS HIGH IN 48MTRS. CARGO OF COPPER TUBES ON DECK (POSSIBLY HEAT EXCHANGER). CARGO TO BE KEPT CINC. FEW PLATES RECOVERED BUT NO BELL OR IDENTIFICATION. (TELECON, G FLINT, 11.7.94). 27.7.99 27.7.99 CINC CLASSIFICATION REMOVED - (OVER 5 YEARS OLD). 19.9.01 19.9.01 DIVED ON IN POSITION LISTED. IDENTITY ESTABLISHED FROM CARGO. (WRECK 'N' TECH, TELECON DTD 19.9.01).

Circumstances of loss

COLLIDED WITH 'SONORA', WHICH WAS UNDER TOW OF TUG 'BLAZER'. (WRECK 'N' TECH).

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FAQ

Where is the VIVAR wreck located?

The VIVAR wreck is located at coordinates 53 13.832 N,4 57.199 W.

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

The VIVAR lies at a depth of about 34 meters and is located at coordinates 53 13.832 N,4 57.199 W.

How deep is the seabed around the VIVAR?

The seabed around the VIVAR lies at approximately 46 meters deep.

When did the VIVAR sink?

The VIVAR sank on Sep 3, 1873.

When was the wreck of the VIVAR discovered?

The wreck of the VIVAR was discovered in 1945.

What country did the VIVAR belong to?

The VIVAR belonged to ES.

What type of wreck is the VIVAR?

The VIVAR is classified as a steam ship.

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