Wiking Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Wiking Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
56 8.126 N,12 24.957 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 56.135433
  • Longitude: 12.415950
Wreck Depth 23 m
Water Depth 24 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Sea Level
Name WIKING
Type dredger
Flag DE
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Bottom Texture Silt
Original Detection Year 1933
Last Detection Year 2025
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details H178/34 5.1.34 WK IN 560800N, 122454E, APPROX 5.5M W OF VIKEN, MARKED BY WRECK MARKING BUOY WITH 2 G FLAGS 100YDS NE & BY LT BUOY, FL(2)10S, 150YDS NE. (DANISH NM 4/2975/33) - NM 55(T)/34. H178/34 1.2.34 WK 22MTRS IN 560800N, 122454E. (DANISH NM 4/229/34) - NM 216/34. H178/34 7.2.34 POSN NOW 560805N, 122516E. (DANISH NM 5/255/34). BR STD. 13.3.72 POSN 560802N, 122520E. MUD DREDGER WIKING OF TYSKLAND, SUNK 1933 IN MIN DEPTH 33MTRS APPROX. WK BROKEN UP LEVEL WITH SEABED. (DANISH WK RECORDS NO.608225). 15.8.75 WK 23MTRS [12FMS 3FT] SHOWN ON DANISH 130 & 131. NE 2594. 9.6.92 CHARTED AS WK 12.5FMS IN 560812N, 122512E [LOCAL FIT]. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED) NE 3671. 18.4.95 WK 23MTRS [12FMS 3FT] SHOWN IN 560800N, 122516E [WGD] ON DANISH 129 [1995 EDN]. CHART IN 560801N, 122531E. NE 2594. 12.6.00 SHOWN IN 5608.00N, 1225.267E [WGD] ON DANISH 131 [INT 1331] [1998 EDN]. NC 2594. HH333/640/03 29.1.04 NOW IN 5608.123N, 1224.943E [WGD]. (DANISH NM 2/138/04). BR STD.
Last Amended Date Sep 6, 2025

General Comments

WELL BROKEN UP, LEVEL WITH SEABED

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 56 8.126 N,12 24.957 E
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FAQ

Where is the WIKING wreck located?

The WIKING wreck is located at coordinates 56 8.126 N,12 24.957 E.

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

The WIKING lies at a depth of about 23 meters and is located at coordinates 56 8.126 N,12 24.957 E.

How deep is the seabed around the WIKING?

The seabed around the WIKING lies at approximately 24 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the WIKING discovered?

The wreck of the WIKING was discovered in 1933.

What country did the WIKING belong to?

The WIKING belonged to DE.

What type of wreck is the WIKING?

The WIKING is classified as a dredger.