Gallic Stream Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Gallic stream Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		68 7.43 N,15 23.697 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 68.123833
  • Longitude: 15.394950
Water Depth 25 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name GALLIC STREAM
Type motor vessel
Flag GB
Length 79.9 m
Width 13.7 m
Draught 6.4
Tonnage 1594
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 16, 1975
Original Detection Year 1975
Last Detection Year 2011
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 17.1.75 AGROUND IN 680730N, 152400E APPROX. (LL 219). NCA YET. 20.1.75 REPORTED ON ROCKS AT BREMNESODDEN, HAVAROY; LATER SANK NEARBY. (LL 219). NCA YET. 22.1.75 GROUNDED IN 680730N, 152312E, SANK NEARBY ON 16.1.75 AND LOCATED BY DIVERS. LYING BETWEEN LARGE ISLAND OF HOPOY AND SMALL ISLAND OF LILLEHOLME IN 25MTRS DEPTH. (LL 219). NCA.
Last Amended Date May 7, 2019

Circumstances of loss

14.1.75 BUILT IN 1971. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY GALLIC ESTATE LTD. PASSAGE SVELGEN, NORWAY TO THE ARCTIC PORT OF STERNOY. DEVELOPED ENGINE TROUBLE AND RAN AGROUND IN THE VESTFJORD, NORTH OF BODO, ON BREMNESODDEN I HAMAROY ON 14.1.75. CREW RESCUED BY HELICOPTER. SLIPPED OFF THE ROCKS AND SANK 16.1.75. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the GALLIC STREAM wreck located?

The GALLIC STREAM wreck is located at coordinates 68 7.43 N,15 23.697 E.

How deep is the seabed around the GALLIC STREAM?

The seabed around the GALLIC STREAM lies at approximately 25 meters deep.

When did the GALLIC STREAM sink?

The GALLIC STREAM sank on Jan 16, 1975.

When was the wreck of the GALLIC STREAM discovered?

The wreck of the GALLIC STREAM was discovered in 1975.

What country did the GALLIC STREAM belong to?

The GALLIC STREAM belonged to GB.

What cargo was the GALLIC STREAM carrying?

The GALLIC STREAM was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the GALLIC STREAM?

The GALLIC STREAM had a tonnage of 1594 tons.

What type of wreck is the GALLIC STREAM?

The GALLIC STREAM is classified as a motor vessel.

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