Gateway (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Gateway (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 54.964 N,3 3.199 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.916067
  • Longitude: -3.053317
Wreck Depth 54.5 m
Water Depth 65 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name GATEWAY (PROBABLY)
Type motor vessel
Flag VC
Length 62.5 m
Width 10.1 m
Draught 3.7
Sonar Length 61.5
Sonar Width 11.7
Shadow Height 10.5
Orientation 50
Tonnage 499
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo containers
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 23, 1993
Bottom Texture 4/6
Original Detection Year 1993
Last Detection Year 2015
Original Source fishing vessel
Surveying Details HH226/410/02 12.2.93 SANK IN 495504N, 030306W. (MRSC BRIXHAM SIG DTD 23.1.93). SANK IN 495524.5N, 030151W. (LL, 11.2.93). CHART AS USC PA 30MTRS IN MEAN POSN 495515N, 030230W. - NM 701/93. HH226/410/02 23.6.93 WK LOCATED IN 495500N, 030312W. LEAST E/S DEPTH 53.1 IN GEN DEPTH 65MTRS (HMS BULLDOG, SIG DTD 20.6.93). NCA YET. HH226/410/02 13.7.93 EXAM'D 14.6.93 IN 495457.5N, 030312W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 53.1 IN GEN DEPTH 65MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 11.0MTRS, LENGTH 80MTRS, WIDTH 20MTRS. LIES 050/230DEGS IN AREA OF MAJOR SANDWAVES UP TO 20MTRS HIGH. MAGNETIC ANOMALY INDICATES FERROUS CONTENT OF ABOUT 475TONS.THOUGHT TO BE WK OF 'GATEWAY'. (HMS BULLDOG, 24.6.93). AMEND TO WK 53MTRS IN REVISED POSN. - NM 2644/93. HH100/351/14 4.3.99 LOCATED IN 4954.937N, 0303.149W [OGB] USING DGPS. CINC REQUESTED FOR POSN. (M SHARP, FAX DTD 25.1.99). NCA, RETAIN HMS BULLDOG'S POSN. 13.1.09 CINC REMOVED. MORE THAN 5 YEARS. 14.10.15 EXAM'D 16.6.15 IN 4954.964N, 0303.199W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 54.5MTRS IN GEN DEPTHS 65MTRS. LENGTH 61.5MTRS, WIDTH 11.7MTRS, HT 10.5MTRS, ORIENTATION 050/230 DEGS, BOWS 230 DEG. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. UPRIGHT AND INTACT. (MMT, HI 1480). AMEND TO NDW 54MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Oct 15, 2015

Circumstances of loss

11.2.93 CAPSIZED AND SANK IN STRONG WINDS WHILE ON PASSAGE HONFLEUR TO CONAKRY. (MRCS BRIXHAM & LL, 11.2.93).

General Comments

UPRIGHT AND INTACT, BOWS 230DEGS.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 49 54.964 N,3 3.199 W
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FAQ

Where is the GATEWAY (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The GATEWAY (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 49 54.964 N,3 3.199 W.

How deep is the GATEWAY (PROBABLY) and where exactly is it located?

The GATEWAY (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 54.5 meters and is located at coordinates 49 54.964 N,3 3.199 W.

How deep is the seabed around the GATEWAY (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the GATEWAY (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 65 meters deep.

When did the GATEWAY (PROBABLY) sink?

The GATEWAY (PROBABLY) sank on Jan 23, 1993.

When was the wreck of the GATEWAY (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the GATEWAY (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1993.

What country did the GATEWAY (PROBABLY) belong to?

The GATEWAY (PROBABLY) belonged to VC.

What cargo was the GATEWAY (PROBABLY) carrying?

The GATEWAY (PROBABLY) was carrying containers.

What was the tonnage of the GATEWAY (PROBABLY)?

The GATEWAY (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 499 tons.

What type of wreck is the GATEWAY (PROBABLY)?

The GATEWAY (PROBABLY) is classified as a motor vessel.

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