Gaby Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Gaby Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
43 27.5 N,3 46.5 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 43.458333
  • Longitude: -3.775000
Water Depth 0 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name GABY
Type motor vessel
Flag ES
Length 41.5 m
Width 7.6 m
Draught 3.4
Tonnage 349
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 7, 1978
Original Detection Year 1978
Last Detection Year 2004
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 13.12.78 13.12.78 VESSEL STRANDED THEN BROKE UP IN ENTRANCE TO SANTANDER PORT. CONSIDERED A TOTAL LOSS. (LLOYDS VOL.234). POSN 432730N, 034630W FOR FILING ONLY. NCA YET. 21.10.04 21.10.04 NOT SHOWN ON SPANISH 4011 [INT 1852] [JUL '03 EDN, LARGEST SCALE ADOPTION]. AMENDED TO DEAD. NE 1145.
Last Amended Date May 11, 2000

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL STRANDED AT ENTRANCE TO SANTANDER PORT AFTER RUDDER FAILED. LATER BROKE UP IN HEAVY SEAS. (LLOYDS VOL.234)

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 43 27.5 N,3 46.5 W
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FAQ

Where is the GABY wreck located?

The GABY wreck is located at coordinates 43 27.5 N,3 46.5 W.

When did the GABY sink?

The GABY sank on Dec 7, 1978.

When was the wreck of the GABY discovered?

The wreck of the GABY was discovered in 1978.

What country did the GABY belong to?

The GABY belonged to ES.

What cargo was the GABY carrying?

The GABY was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the GABY?

The GABY had a tonnage of 349 tons.

What type of wreck is the GABY?

The GABY is classified as a motor vessel.