Vido Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Vido Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		45 27.5 N,29 40.5 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 45.458333
  • Longitude: 29.675000
Water Depth 1 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Sea Level
Name VIDO
Type steam ship
Tonnage 1919
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo natural fibres and materials in general: unprocessed and products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 6, 1940
Original Detection Year 1940
Original Source published World War 2 losses
Surveying Details [NO DATE] MINED & SUNK 18M E OF SULINA, BLACK SEA. (WW2SL). NCA, POSN 452730N, 294030E FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Aug 14, 2008

Circumstances of loss

ISTANBUL FOR BRAILA. SUNK BY A RUMANIAN MINE, 18M E OF SULINA BUT RUMANIAN MINISTER STATED CASUALTY OCCURRED 30M TO SEA AND NO MINES LAID EXCEPT NEAR THE COAST. ALL CREW WERE SAVED. (LL WW2).

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FAQ

Where is the VIDO wreck located?

The VIDO wreck is located at coordinates 45 27.5 N,29 40.5 E.

How deep is the seabed around the VIDO?

The seabed around the VIDO lies at approximately 1 meter deep.

When did the VIDO sink?

The VIDO sank on Oct 6, 1940.

When was the wreck of the VIDO discovered?

The wreck of the VIDO was discovered in 1940.

What cargo was the VIDO carrying?

The VIDO was carrying natural fibres and materials in general: unprocessed and products.

What was the tonnage of the VIDO?

The VIDO had a tonnage of 1919 tons.

What type of wreck is the VIDO?

The VIDO is classified as a steam ship.

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