Viking (Probably) Wreck
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Wreck Category | non-dangerous wreck |
| Status | lifted |
|
Viking (probably) Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM) |
53 19.743 N,3 30.799 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 (PROBABLY) |
| Type | fishing vessel |
| Flag | GB |
| Conspic Visual | not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar | not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk | Nov 13, 1977 |
| Bottom Texture | Sand |
| Original Detection Year | 1977 |
| Last Detection Year | 1999 |
| Original Source | Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports |
| Surveying Details | 14.11.77 SUNK IN ENTRANCE TO RHYL HARBOUR. PARTIALLY BLOCKING ENTRANCE. MAST SHOWING AT LW. (LL, 14.11.77). NCA. 12.3.99 PREVIOUSLY THOUGHT TO BE SAME AS WK [7504] (QV). HH100/351/14 12.3.99 WK DOES NOT EXIST IN THIS POSN. AFTER BREAKING MOORINGS THE OWNER, M CAMPANI, AND ANOTHER MANAGED TO BOARD HER. THEY STARTED THE ENGINE AND DISCOVERED THAT THE RUDDER HAD BEEN DAMAGED AND THE VESSEL COULD NOT BE STEERED. VESSEL WAS BEACHED IN A SMALL SANDY BAY IN THE RIVER. THE HULL HAD BEEN HOLED AND HAD SHIPPED A LARGE AMOUNT OF WATER. THE NEXT TIDE MOVED 'VIKING' SOME 400 YARDS SEAWARD AND THE FOLLOWING MORNING SHE CAME TO REST APPROX HALF WAY ALONG THE TRAINING WALL. A LARGE MACHINE WAS HIRED TO BREAK UP THE 'VIKING'. THE DEBRIS WAS REMOVED FROM THE BEACH AND BURNED. (A PARRY). RECORD AMENDED LIFT. NCA. |
| Last Amended Date | Aug 1, 2014 |
Circumstances of loss
14.11.77 BROKE MOORINGS IN GALE FORCE WINDS AND SANK. (LL, 14.11.77)
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