Viking Wreck
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Wreck Category | dangerous wreck |
| Status | Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist |
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Viking Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM) |
10 16.9 N,61 28.4 W |
| Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees |
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| Water Depth | 3 m |
| Water Level Effect | always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum | Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name | VIKING |
| Type | Work Boat |
| Conspic Visual | not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar | not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk | Nov 22, 1975 |
| Original Detection Year | 1976 |
| Last Detection Year | 2005 |
| Original Source | Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports |
| Surveying Details | 30.3.76 PARTIALLY SUNK IN 8-12FT OF WATER APPROX 0.25M OFF SAN FERNANDO. EFFORTS TO REFLOAT SO FAR UNSUCCESSFUL. (LL, 26.3.76). 20.4.76 SALVAGE ATTEMPTS RECOMMENCED. (LL, 19.4.76). 27.9.76 NO FURTHER ATTEMPTS MADE RECENTLY TO SALVE VESSEL. (LL, 24.9.76). |
| Last Amended Date | Nov 10, 2019 |
Circumstances of loss
PARTIALLY SUNK AFTER SPRINGING A LEAK OFF SAN FERNANDO, TRINIDAD. (LL).
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