Vivat Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Vivat Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		2 12.317 N,104 21.55 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 2.205283
  • Longitude: 104.359167
Wreck Depth 33 m
Water Depth 39 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name VIVAT
Type carrier
Flag NO
Length 68.9 m
Width 11 m
Draught 4.6
Orientation 90
Tonnage 1098
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 14, 1915
Original Detection Year 1996
Last Detection Year 2004
Original Source diver
Surveying Details HH100/351/12 31.9.96 HH100/351/12 31.9.96 LOCATED AND DIVED IN 021219N, 1042133E [WGD] USING GPS. LIES WITH BOW TO THE W IN 39MTRS OF WATER. A 'WALKER PATENT LOG' WAS RECOVERED EARLY IN 1996 WHICH THE MANUFACTURERS ADVISE WAS MANUFACTURED IN 1910. CONSIDERED TO BE A KNOWN WRECK WHICH HAD THE MASTS BLOWN OFF EARLIER THIS CENTURY. IT HAD A THREE WORDED CHINESE NAME. DEPTH OVER WK IS STILL 30MTRS. (V SKOGLIE). BR STD. HH100/351/13 10.11.97 HH100/351/13 10.11.97 LOCATED IN 021221N, 1042132E [WGD] USING GPS. DAMAGED COFFEE POT RECOVERED WITH FAINT INSCRIPTION 'VIVAT' ON ITS BASE. NOW CONFIRMED AS 'VIVAT'. SITS UPRIGHT WITH BOW AND BRIDGE SECTIONS SOME 5MTRS PROUD OF THE SEABED. THE AREA BETWEEN BOW TO BRIDGE AND THE STERN HAS LARGELY COLLAPSED. STERN WELL COVERED IN NETS. LIES WITH BOW TO THE W AT A DEPTH OF 129FT TO THE BOTTOM. (E D FORD). AMENDED TO WK USC 33MTRS. BR STD. HH100/351/15 23.2.00 HH100/351/15 23.2.00 DIVED IN 0212.38N, 10421.53E [WGD] USING GPS. A STEEL VESSEL, NOT IDENTIFIED. (S SJOSTRAND, E-MAIL DTD 20.2.00). NCA. HH517/705/04 3.11.04 HH517/705/04 3.11.04 SHOWN AS WK 33MTRS ON MALAYSIAN 625 [JUL '03 EDN]. - NM 5621/04.
Last Amended Date Jul 2, 2013

Circumstances of loss

BUILT BY TRONHJEMS MEK. VAERKS, TRONDHJEM. LAUNCHED IN 1913. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY AKTIES ALLAS. REGISTERED IN TRONSBERG, NORWAY. STEEL SCREW STEAMER. SINGLE DECK. SUNK IN COLLISION WITH BRITISH VESSEL 'BRISBANE' WHILE EN ROUTE TO BANGKOK. SANK AT 3AM WITH LOSS OF 11 CREW. (E D FORD).

General Comments

UPRIGHT, INTACT, GENERALLY COLLAPSED, BOWS W

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 2 12.317 N,104 21.55 E
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FAQ

Where is the VIVAT wreck located?

The VIVAT wreck is located at coordinates 2 12.317 N,104 21.55 E.

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

The VIVAT lies at a depth of about 33 meters and is located at coordinates 2 12.317 N,104 21.55 E.

How deep is the seabed around the VIVAT?

The seabed around the VIVAT lies at approximately 39 meters deep.

When did the VIVAT sink?

The VIVAT sank on Jul 14, 1915.

When was the wreck of the VIVAT discovered?

The wreck of the VIVAT was discovered in 1996.

What country did the VIVAT belong to?

The VIVAT belonged to NO.

What was the tonnage of the VIVAT?

The VIVAT had a tonnage of 1098 tons.

What type of wreck is the VIVAT?

The VIVAT is classified as a carrier.

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