Vigsnes Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Vigsnes Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 32.63 N,4 11.099 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.543833
  • Longitude: -4.184983
Wreck Depth 28.54 m
Water Depth 44 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name VIGSNES
Type steam ship
Flag NO
Sonar Length 75.5
Sonar Width 12.2
Shadow Height 15.3
Orientation 285
Tonnage 1599
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 23, 1945
Scour Dimensions 135.0,396.0,002.5,340
Original Detection Year 1945
Last Detection Year 2021
Original Source other
Surveying Details H067/45 24.1.45 C IN C W APPRS, SIGNAL DTD 24.1.45. POSN DOUBTFUL. NCA. 30.1.45 ACCEPT APPROX POSN 533200N, 041500W. (AUBD 319/221). H3077/70 1.9.71 LOCATED IN 533247N, 041106W [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 43.3 IN GEN DEPTH 47MTRS. STRONG SONAR CONTACT BUT AS THERE IS A GRAVEL RIDGE TO THE S IT IS PROBABLY A RETURN FROM THIS. IT APPEARS TO LIE BELOW LEVEL OF RIDGE. SCOUR 1MTR DEEP. (HMS WOODLARK). - FNM 38/71 & BR STD. H3838/86 20.8.87 LOCATED IN 533237N, 041101W [OGB] USING HIFIX. LEAST E/S DEPTH OBTAINED 31.8MTRS. (HMS FAWN, HI 357). AMEND TO WK 31MTRS. - NM 2699/87. H3838/86 28.3.88 EXAM'D BY HMS BULLDOG USING HYDROSEARCH ON 30.9.87 USING HIFIX/6 & TRISPONDER. LEAST E/S DEPTH 31.8 IN GEN DEPTH 44MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 11.9MTRS; HYDROSEARCH VERTICAL HT 16.5MTRS (FOREMAST), SHADOW HT 10.7MTRS. LENGTH 81.5MTRS, BEAM 14.5MTRS. INTACT AND HEELING SLIGHTLY TO THE N. LIES 105/285 DEG. CHART AS WK 27.5MTRS. (HMS FAWN, HI 357). - NM 1184/88. HH100/351/03 28.9.90 DIVED ON 11.9.90. NOT POSITIVELY IDENTIFIED BUT SHIP'S CHINA RECOVERED WITH DATE '1944' AND TELEMOTOR STAND WITH RUDDER INDICATOR HAS NORWEGIAN MAKER. THIS INDICATES WK PROBABLY TO BE THE VIGSNES. IT LIES UPRIGHT WITH BOW W. HAS TWO HOLDS FORE AND AFT WHICH CONTAIN COAL. MIDSHIPS BRIDGE AND SUPERSTRUCTURE HAS STARTED TO COLLAPSE. DAMAGE AT STERN INDICATES THAT IT WAS MINED OR TORPEDOED. MUCH AMMUNITION AROUND STERN SUGGESTS THAT A GUN WAS CARRIED. (K F HURLEY, 19.9.90). HH100/351/06 24.8.92 CONFIRMED WK OF VIGSNES - BELL RECOVERED. (K HURLEY, 9.8.92). SEP2022/000028019 12.04.22 EXAM'D 10.08.2021; IN 5332.630N, 0411.099W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 28.54MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 44MTRS. LENGTH 75.5MTRS, WIDTH 12.2MTRS, HEIGHT 15.3MTRS, ORIENTATION 285/105 DEGS. UPRIGHT WRECK. (CLINTON MARINE SURVEY AB, HI1507 - H525-7361). AMEND DW 28.5MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Jan 11, 2023

Circumstances of loss

TORPEDOED BY GERMAN SUBMARINE (EITHER U 1051 OR U 1172), WHILE ON PASSAGE CARDIFF TO MERSEY. (AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES).

General Comments

Upright wreck.

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FAQ

Where is the VIGSNES wreck located?

The VIGSNES wreck is located at coordinates 53 32.63 N,4 11.099 W.

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

The VIGSNES lies at a depth of about 28.54 meters and is located at coordinates 53 32.63 N,4 11.099 W.

How deep is the seabed around the VIGSNES?

The seabed around the VIGSNES lies at approximately 44 meters deep.

When did the VIGSNES sink?

The VIGSNES sank on Jan 23, 1945.

When was the wreck of the VIGSNES discovered?

The wreck of the VIGSNES was discovered in 1945.

What country did the VIGSNES belong to?

The VIGSNES belonged to NO.

What cargo was the VIGSNES carrying?

The VIGSNES was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the VIGSNES?

The VIGSNES had a tonnage of 1599 tons.

What type of wreck is the VIGSNES?

The VIGSNES is classified as a steam ship.

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