Gallant Dragon Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Gallant dragon Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		26 0 S,43 0 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -26.000000
  • Longitude: -43.000000
Water Depth 2131 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name GALLANT DRAGON
Type bulk carrier
Flag PA
Length 267.6 m
Width 39.1 m
Draught 16.8
Tonnage 64967
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 20, 1991
Original Detection Year 1991
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details HH112/350/01 20.3.91 SCUTTLED 212M FROM ANGRA DOS REIS. (LL 23.2.91). NCA, POSN 260000S, 430000W FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Sep 2, 2009

Circumstances of loss

EX-TAMARIN '88), EX-PENCHATEAU '85. BUILT IN 1976 BY GOTAVERKEN ORESUNDSVARVET AB, LANDSKRONA. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY DRAGON LTD, CONSORTIUM EUROPEAN DE TRANSPORT MARITIME (CETRAMAR) & COMPAGNIE AFRICAINE D'ARMEMENT. SUSTAINED CRACK IN HULL ON HITTING A SUBMERGED OBJECT WHILE ON PASSAGE TUBARAO, BRAZIL FOR KAKOGAWA, JAPAN. WAS TOWED TO ANGRA DOS REIS BUT REPAIR REQUIREMENT PROVED UNECONOMIC. WAS TOWED AND SCUTTLED IN DEEP WATER. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the GALLANT DRAGON wreck located?

The GALLANT DRAGON wreck is located at coordinates 26 0 S,43 0 W.

How deep is the seabed around the GALLANT DRAGON?

The seabed around the GALLANT DRAGON lies at approximately 2131 meters deep.

When did the GALLANT DRAGON sink?

The GALLANT DRAGON sank on Feb 20, 1991.

When was the wreck of the GALLANT DRAGON discovered?

The wreck of the GALLANT DRAGON was discovered in 1991.

What country did the GALLANT DRAGON belong to?

The GALLANT DRAGON belonged to PA.

What cargo was the GALLANT DRAGON carrying?

The GALLANT DRAGON was carrying ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore.

What was the tonnage of the GALLANT DRAGON?

The GALLANT DRAGON had a tonnage of 64967 tons.

What type of wreck is the GALLANT DRAGON?

The GALLANT DRAGON is classified as a bulk carrier.

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