Viking Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Viking Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 13.409 N,4 23.172 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.223483
  • Longitude: -4.386200
Water Depth 4 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name VIKING
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 42.8 m
Width 6.2 m
Draught 3.1
Tonnage 262
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ore
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 8, 1889
Original Detection Year 1889
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 5.12.69 SANK OFFSHORE IN LAXEY BAY. (LL, 5.12.69). SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 541324N, 042306W. STS. NCA.
Last Amended Date Aug 24, 2005

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1874 BY J & R SWAN, DUMBARTON. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY J SERVICE, 21 HOPE ST, GLASGOW. ONE BOILER, COMPOUND EXPANSION ENGINE OF 40 NHP, SINGLS SHAFT. MACHINERY BY W KING & CO, GLASGOW. PASSAGE LAXEY, IOM FOR SWANSEA. SANK AFTER STRIKING LAXEY PIER WHILE GOING ASTERN. (SIBI & LL).

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FAQ

Where is the VIKING wreck located?

The VIKING wreck is located at coordinates 54 13.409 N,4 23.172 W.

How deep is the seabed around the VIKING?

The seabed around the VIKING lies at approximately 4 meters deep.

When did the VIKING sink?

The VIKING sank on Mar 8, 1889.

When was the wreck of the VIKING discovered?

The wreck of the VIKING was discovered in 1889.

What country did the VIKING belong to?

The VIKING belonged to GB.

What cargo was the VIKING carrying?

The VIKING was carrying ore.

What was the tonnage of the VIKING?

The VIKING had a tonnage of 262 tons.

What type of wreck is the VIKING?

The VIKING is classified as a steam ship.

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