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 |
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Gaby Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM) |
43 27.5 N,3 46.5 W |
| Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees |
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| 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)
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