Garoufalia Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Garoufalia Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		36 13 N,120 44 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 36.216667
  • Longitude: 120.733333
Water Depth 10 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name GAROUFALIA
Type merchant vessel
Length 125.6 m
Width 15.8 m
Draught 7.6
Tonnage 5030
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 14, 1951
Original Detection Year 1984
Original Source other
Surveying Details 6.6.84 6.6.84 RAN AGROUND NORTH OF CAPE YATAU. (WARTIME STANDARD SHIPS VOL.3) POSN 361300N, 12044000E FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Dec 18, 2009

Circumstances of loss

BUILT BY NORTHUMBERLAND S.B CO. LTD., LAID DOWN AS 'WAR ANEMONE' & COMPLETED IN JAN 1918. PASSAGE JAPAN FOR TSINGTAO. RAN AGROUND NORTH OF CAPE YATAU DURING FOG. (WARTIME STANDARD SHIPS VOL.3)

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FAQ

Where is the GAROUFALIA wreck located?

The GAROUFALIA wreck is located at coordinates 36 13 N,120 44 E.

How deep is the seabed around the GAROUFALIA?

The seabed around the GAROUFALIA lies at approximately 10 meters deep.

When did the GAROUFALIA sink?

The GAROUFALIA sank on Jun 14, 1951.

When was the wreck of the GAROUFALIA discovered?

The wreck of the GAROUFALIA was discovered in 1984.

What cargo was the GAROUFALIA carrying?

The GAROUFALIA was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the GAROUFALIA?

The GAROUFALIA had a tonnage of 5030 tons.

What type of wreck is the GAROUFALIA?

The GAROUFALIA is classified as a merchant vessel.

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