Viking Victor Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Viking victor Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
57 52.05 N,2 58.7 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 57.867500
  • Longitude: -2.978333
Wreck Depth 60 m
Water Depth 85 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name VIKING VICTOR
Type Safety/Rescue Vessel
Flag GB
Length 44 m
Width 9.2 m
Draught 4.3
Tonnage 536
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 18, 2004
Original Detection Year 2004
Last Detection Year 2017
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Surveying Details HH266/410/08 21.9.04 SANK IN 5752.05N, 0258.70W [WGD]. (MRSC ABERDEEN, FAX DTD 18.9.04). INS AS WK USC 60MTRS. - NM 4859/04.
Last Amended Date Jun 8, 2017

Circumstances of loss

EX-CAM VICTOR '95. EX-SNAEFELL '91, EX-ANDENFISK III '75. BUILT IN 1969 BY STERKODER MEK VERKSTED AS, KRISTIANSUND. CONVERED IN 1991 FROM A M STERN TRAWLER. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY BUE VIKING LTD, MONTROSE. ONE OIL ENGINE OF 1500BHP, SINGLE SHAFT. SANK, CAUSE NOT REPORTED. CREW RECOVERED.

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FAQ

Where is the VIKING VICTOR wreck located?

The VIKING VICTOR wreck is located at coordinates 57 52.05 N,2 58.7 W.

How deep is the VIKING VICTOR and where exactly is it located?

The VIKING VICTOR lies at a depth of about 60 meters and is located at coordinates 57 52.05 N,2 58.7 W.

How deep is the seabed around the VIKING VICTOR?

The seabed around the VIKING VICTOR lies at approximately 85 meters deep.

When did the VIKING VICTOR sink?

The VIKING VICTOR sank on Sep 18, 2004.

When was the wreck of the VIKING VICTOR discovered?

The wreck of the VIKING VICTOR was discovered in 2004.

What country did the VIKING VICTOR belong to?

The VIKING VICTOR belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the VIKING VICTOR?

The VIKING VICTOR had a tonnage of 536 tons.

What type of wreck is the VIKING VICTOR?

The VIKING VICTOR is classified as a safety/rescue vessel.