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What is recorded here

The official Northern Ireland wreck record identifies Vingafjord as Wooden motor vessel (Irish). It was lost in 1973. Recorded depth: 16. Recorded condition: refloated Jun 1973.

From the Northern Ireland Ship and Aircraft Wrecks, Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs record SWR168

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