Garthpool Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Garthpool Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		16 10 N,22 42 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 16.166667
  • Longitude: -22.700000
Water Depth 0 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name GARTHPOOL
Type sailing vessel
Flag GB
Length 94.5 m
Tonnage 4500
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 11, 1929
Original Detection Year 1929
Original Source national HO/authority charts
Surveying Details 8.12.88 8.12.88 WRECKED ON PONTA REEF, BOA VISTA, CAPE VERDE ISLAND. (SEA BREEZES, DEC '88). NCA.
Last Amended Date Dec 20, 2006

Circumstances of loss

23.10.1929 RAN AGROUND AND WAS ABANDONED. LEFT HULL ON 23.10.1929.

General Comments

STEEL HULL

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 16 10 N,22 42 W
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FAQ

Where is the GARTHPOOL wreck located?

The GARTHPOOL wreck is located at coordinates 16 10 N,22 42 W.

When did the GARTHPOOL sink?

The GARTHPOOL sank on Nov 11, 1929.

When was the wreck of the GARTHPOOL discovered?

The wreck of the GARTHPOOL was discovered in 1929.

What country did the GARTHPOOL belong to?

The GARTHPOOL belonged to GB.

What cargo was the GARTHPOOL carrying?

The GARTHPOOL was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the GARTHPOOL?

The GARTHPOOL had a tonnage of 4500 tons.

What type of wreck is the GARTHPOOL?

The GARTHPOOL is classified as a sailing vessel.

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