Viki Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Viki Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		37 50 N,8 0 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 37.833333
  • Longitude: 8.000000
Water Depth 2600 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Low Water
Name VIKI
Type motor vessel
Flag CY
Length 106.4 m
Width 14.9 m
Draught 8.8
Tonnage 2532
Cargo cement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 17, 1973
Original Detection Year 1973
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 18.8.73 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 375000N, 080000E APPROX . (LLOYDS VOL.213). NCA. TOO DEEP TO CHART.
Last Amended Date Nov 25, 2002

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1952 BY ORENSTEIN-KOPPEL & LUBECKER MASCH. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY MALVIKI SHIPPING CO LTD. PASSAGE CHEKKA, LEBANON FOR LAGOS. SANK FOLLOWING A COLLISION WITH GREEK MV 'GREEBESTROOM' OFF TUNISIAN COAST IN THICK FOG. ALL CREW SAFE. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the VIKI wreck located?

The VIKI wreck is located at coordinates 37 50 N,8 0 E.

How deep is the seabed around the VIKI?

The seabed around the VIKI lies at approximately 2600 meters deep.

When did the VIKI sink?

The VIKI sank on Aug 17, 1973.

When was the wreck of the VIKI discovered?

The wreck of the VIKI was discovered in 1973.

What country did the VIKI belong to?

The VIKI belonged to CY.

What cargo was the VIKI carrying?

The VIKI was carrying cement.

What was the tonnage of the VIKI?

The VIKI had a tonnage of 2532 tons.

What type of wreck is the VIKI?

The VIKI is classified as a motor vessel.

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