Gavina Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Gavina Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 17.75 N,6 10.05 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.295833
  • Longitude: -6.167500
Water Depth 6 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name GAVINA
Type fishing vessel
Flag GB
Length 39.7 m
Width 7.1 m
Draught 3.9
Tonnage 284
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 5, 1921
Original Detection Year 1973
Last Detection Year 2009
Original Source diver
Last Amended Date May 19, 2009

Simplified Wreck Survey

The wreck of the Gavina is an underwater obstruction located off the coast of County Antrim, Northern Ireland, near the North Channel. The current charted position for the Gavina wreck is 55 17.75 N, 6 10.05 W. Historical survey records indicate the site was originally located and dived in 1993, revealing a least depth of 1 meter in a general water depth of 6 meters. The wreck structure was observed lying in a North-South orientation, with reports noting the vessel was visible above the surface at very low tide. While historical data confirmed the site, subsequent surveys conducted in 2009 using multibeam sonar and magnetometer equipment failed to locate the obstruction at these coordinates, leading to its classification as a dead or non-existent target on modern navigational charts. This underwater site remains a point of interest for maritime historians and surveyors investigating the seabed topography of the North Channel.

Surveying Details

HH100/351/06 22.1.93 HH100/351/06 22.1.93 LOCATED AND DIVED IN 551745N, 061000W. LEAST DEPTH 1MTR IN GEN DEPTH 6MTRS. DIVER HAS BEEN SEEN STANDING ON THIS WK AT VERY LOW WATER WITH CHEST OUT OF THE WATER. LIES N/S. (N SOTHY, 12.1.93). INS AS DW. BR STD. 20.11.04 20.11.04 EUT POSN: 5517.750N, 0610.050W. NC 2494. HH091/240/01 19.5.09 HH091/240/01 & SEP 2009/000038475 19.5.09 NOT LOCATED BY M/B OR MAGNETOMETER. (FUGRO OSAE, HI 1240). AMEND DEAD. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1916 BY COCHRANE & SONS LTD, SELBY. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY J MARR & SONS LTD, FLEETWOOD. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 84 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY AFT BY C D HOLMES & CO LTD, HULL. PASSAGE FLEETWOOD FOR FISHING GROUNDS. DROVE ASHORE WHILE OUTBOUND FOR W COAST OF IRELAND. ENGINE ROOM FLOODED AND ABANDONED AS CTL. LATER BROKE UP IN NORTHERLY GALES. (SII).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 55 17.75 N,6 10.05 W
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FAQ

Where is the GAVINA wreck located?

The GAVINA wreck is located at coordinates 55 17.75 N,6 10.05 W.

How deep is the seabed around the GAVINA?

The seabed around the GAVINA lies at approximately 6 meters deep.

When did the GAVINA sink?

The GAVINA sank on Sep 5, 1921.

When was the wreck of the GAVINA discovered?

The wreck of the GAVINA was discovered in 1973.

What country did the GAVINA belong to?

The GAVINA belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the GAVINA?

The GAVINA had a tonnage of 284 tons.

What type of wreck is the GAVINA?

The GAVINA is classified as a fishing vessel.

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