Wiking 7 Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Wiking 7 Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 44.659 N,0 11.168 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.744317
  • Longitude: 0.186133
Wreck Depth 16.1 m
Water Depth 20 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name WIKING 7
Flag DE
Length 30 m
Shadow Height 3
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 27, 1943
Original Detection Year 1975
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Last Amended Date Jan 29, 2016

Surveying Details

H4984/74 4.3.76 WK 16.1MTRS [8FMS 5FT] IN 494442N, 001112E. (BREST NM 75 52 10). - NM 529/76. H3219/73 30.4.76 AMENDED TO WK 16MTRS. (BREST NM 76 15 20). NCA. 18.10.76 UNKNOWN VESSEL IN 494443N, 000115E. GEN DEPTH 20MTRS. LOCATED BY E/S. (FR WK RECORDS). H1271/79 28.10.80 SHOWN AS WK 16.1MTRS IN 494442N, 001112E ON FR 6765 [1980 EDN]. NE 2146. 2.7.81 SHOWN ON FR 6824 [1981 EDN]. 29.12.89 SHOWN AS WK 16.1MTRS IN 494443N, 001115E ON FR 6736 [2ND EDN 1989]; POSN ACCURACY 20MTRS. GEN DEPTH 20MTRS. HT ABOVE SEABED 3.8MTRS. LOCATED BY E/S. (FR WK RECORDS NO.18090142). NE 2146. 14.6.07 LIES IN 4944.713N, 0011.248E [EUR]. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 2007). BR STD. [WGD] POSN: 4944.659N, 0011.168E. SEP 2016/000025616 29.1.16 DELETE WK. (FRENCH NM 03/49/16). AMEND DEAD,

Circumstances of loss

TORPEDOED BY BRITISH MTB.

General Comments

BROKEN UP, BOW INVERED

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FAQ

Where is the WIKING 7 wreck located?

The WIKING 7 wreck is located at coordinates 49 44.659 N,0 11.168 E.

How deep is the WIKING 7 and where exactly is it located?

The WIKING 7 lies at a depth of about 16.1 meters and is located at coordinates 49 44.659 N,0 11.168 E.

How deep is the seabed around the WIKING 7?

The seabed around the WIKING 7 lies at approximately 20 meters deep.

When did the WIKING 7 sink?

The WIKING 7 sank on Sep 27, 1943.

When was the wreck of the WIKING 7 discovered?

The wreck of the WIKING 7 was discovered in 1975.

What country did the WIKING 7 belong to?

The WIKING 7 belonged to DE.

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