City Of Ghent (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
City of ghent (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 57.7 N,5 9.817 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.961667
  • Longitude: -5.163617
Wreck Depth 20 m
Water Depth 25 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CITY OF GHENT (POSSIBLY)
Type motor vessel
Flag IE
Length 30.5 m
Width 9.1 m
Tonnage 616
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 15, 1955
Original Detection Year 1993
Last Detection Year 1999
Original Source diver
Surveying Details HH100/351/09 24.2.95 WK, LYING N/S UPSIDE DOWN, SUPERSTRUCTURE MAINLY FLATTENED, HULL INTACT WITH RUDDER BEING HIGHEST POINT IN 495742N, 050949W [WGD]. THOUGHT TO BE THE WRECK OF THE 'CITY OF GHENT'. (S HOLYER HN DTD 16.8.93). CHART AS WK USC PA 20.0MTRS. BR STD. 30.7.99 AMENDED TO DEAD. SEE WK [22638].
Last Amended Date Dec 12, 2000

Circumstances of loss

21.2.67 RAN AGROUND ON ROCKS OFF BLACK HEAD ON A DARK NIGHT IN POOR VISIBILITY. SHE WAS REFLOATED QUICKLY, DRIFTED SOUTHWARDS WITHOUT POWER BUT WAS FOUND TO BE MAKING WATER WHICH GAVE HER A LIST TO STARBOARD WHICH WHEN IT REACHED 40DEG CAUSED HER TO TURN OVER AND SINK. THE CREW OF 17 WERE TAKEN OFF BY LIFEBOAT AND THE MV ANTERIORITY. (R HOBBS LTR DD 21.2.67).

General Comments

See Also: 22638

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FAQ

Where is the CITY OF GHENT (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The CITY OF GHENT (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 49 57.7 N,5 9.817 W.

How deep is the CITY OF GHENT (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The CITY OF GHENT (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 20 meters and is located at coordinates 49 57.7 N,5 9.817 W.

How deep is the seabed around the CITY OF GHENT (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the CITY OF GHENT (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 25 meters deep.

When did the CITY OF GHENT (POSSIBLY) sink?

The CITY OF GHENT (POSSIBLY) sank on Nov 15, 1955.

When was the wreck of the CITY OF GHENT (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the CITY OF GHENT (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1993.

What country did the CITY OF GHENT (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The CITY OF GHENT (POSSIBLY) belonged to IE.

What was the tonnage of the CITY OF GHENT (POSSIBLY)?

The CITY OF GHENT (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 616 tons.

What type of wreck is the CITY OF GHENT (POSSIBLY)?

The CITY OF GHENT (POSSIBLY) is classified as a motor vessel.

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