Where is the GAU wreck located?

The GAU wreck is located at coordinates 53 54 N,7 10 E.

How deep is the seabed around the GAU?

The seabed around the GAU lies at approximately 24 meters deep.

The wreck of the GAU was discovered in 1975.

The GAU was carrying granular or powdery material.

The GAU is classified as a motor vessel.

Field	Value
Wreck Category	dangerous wreck
Status	Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Gau Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM)	53 54 N,7 10 E
Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees	Latitude: 53.900000 Longitude: 7.166667
Water Depth	24 m
Water Level Effect	always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum	Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name	GAU
Type	motor vessel
Length	21 m
Cargo	granular or powdery material
Conspic Visual	not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar	not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk	Jul 6, 1975
Original Detection Year	1975
Last Detection Year	1975
Original Source	Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details	11.7.75 SANK IN 80FT OF WATER. (LL) H4830/74 26.9.75 DW PA IN 535400N, 071000E [EUR]. (HAMBURG TNM 2589/75) - TNM 2040/75. H4830/74 19.11.75 WK REPORTED TO NO LONGER EXIST. (HAMBURG TNM 3838/75) AMENDED TO DEAD. TNM 2040/75 CANCELLED. - NM 2355/75.
Last Amended Date	Oct 8, 2008

MOTOR BOAT GAU, USED TO CARRY ASHES OF DEAD FOR BURIAL IN N SEA, SANK IN THICK FOG AFTER STRIKING A SUBMERGED OBJECT & SPRINGING A LEAK. (LL)

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 53 54 N,7 10 E

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