Gaviotta Wreck
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Wreck Category | non-dangerous wreck |
| Status | Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist |
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Gaviotta Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM) |
50 34.32 N,0 20.654 E |
| Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees |
|
| Wreck Depth | 36 m |
| Water Depth | 46 m |
| Water Level Effect | always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum | Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name | GAVIOTTA |
| Type | yacht |
| Flag | GB |
| Conspic Visual | not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar | not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk | Jun 10, 1956 |
| Original Detection Year | 1956 |
| Last Detection Year | 2007 |
| Original Source | Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports |
| Surveying Details | H3876/56 30.7.56 H3876/56 30.7.56 YACHT SANK IN 503417N, 002045E, OR 158DEGS, 10.5M FROM BEACHY HEAD. (LL, 10.6.56 & SS 'BELGRAVE'). CHART AS NDW. R/S. 1.2.73 1.2.73 NOW CHARTED AS USC 36MTRS. NC 536. H4959/73 4.4.75 H4959/73 4.4.75 NOT FOUND. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 55/74). H4121/76 9.8.76 H4121/76 9.8.76 NOT SEARCHED FOR MAY/JUNE 1976. (SOISS, HI 41/76). HH091/159/01 28.6.07 HH091/159/01 28.6.07 NOT LOCATED BY M/B AND MAGNETOMETER. POSSIBLE BURIED TARGET LOCATED IN 5034.290N, 0020.719E [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 46.71 IN GEN DEPTH 48MTRS. LENGTH 155MTRS, WIDTH 30MTRS, HT 1MTR. LIES 108/288 DEGS. NO MAGNETIC ANOMALY. (OSAE, HI 1159). CONSIDERED TO BE BOTTOM BEATURE. AMEND DEAD. BR STD. |
| Last Amended Date | Jun 28, 2007 |
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