Gavle Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Gavle Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		60 8.97 N,19 29.77 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 60.149500
  • Longitude: 19.496167
Water Depth 60 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Sea Level
Name GAVLE
Type Lighthouse
Flag SE
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 10, 1975
Original Detection Year 1975
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 13.1.75 SANK IN 50-70MTRS OF WATER IN ALAND SEA, NEAR W COAST OF ALAND. (LLOYDS VOL.219). NCA, POSN 600900N, 0193000E [STO] FOR FILING ONLY. NOT CHARTED BY PRIMARY AUTHORITY.
Last Amended Date Sep 20, 2018

Circumstances of loss

OWNED AT TIME BY SWEDISH GOVERNMENT. RAN AGROUND ON 9 JAN 1975 IN A SNOW STORM & SANK NEXT DAY NEAR W COAST OF ALAND. CREW OF 13 RESCUED. (LLOYDS VOL.219).

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FAQ

Where is the GAVLE wreck located?

The GAVLE wreck is located at coordinates 60 8.97 N,19 29.77 E.

How deep is the seabed around the GAVLE?

The seabed around the GAVLE lies at approximately 60 meters deep.

When did the GAVLE sink?

The GAVLE sank on Jan 10, 1975.

When was the wreck of the GAVLE discovered?

The wreck of the GAVLE was discovered in 1975.

What country did the GAVLE belong to?

The GAVLE belonged to SE.

What type of wreck is the GAVLE?

The GAVLE is classified as a lighthouse.

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