Gean Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Gean Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 43.147 N,3 3.531 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.719117
  • Longitude: -3.058850
Wreck Depth -6.6 m
Water Depth -2 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name GEAN
Type yacht
Flag GB
Length 11.3 m
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 6, 1994
Original Detection Year 1994
Last Detection Year 2010
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Surveying Details HH206/450/02 7.6.94 HH206/450/02 7.6.94 WK REPORTED IN ENTRANCE TO RIVER RIBBLE. (MRSC LIVERPOOL TLX). TELECON WKS O/MRCC INDICATED WK ON TRAINING WALL. TO BE FURTHER INVESTIGATED. NCA YET. HH206/450/02 8.6.94 HH206/450/02 8.6.94 WK IS 2C W OF 13 MILE PERCH. CONFIRMED BY LYTHAM INSHORE LIFEBOAT. PLOTS IN 534321N, 030342W. BREAKING UP QUICKLY AND SHOULD BREAK UP COMPLETELY IN APPROX 7 DAYS. (MRSC LIVERPOOL TELEX). NCA YET. HH206/450/02 20.6.94 HH206/450/02 20.6.94 WK IS IN MAIN CHANNEL IN 534309N, 030332W [WGD]. HULL AND ENGINE STAND 4-5FT PROUD OF SAND. (PRESTON DOCKS). INS AS ST. NE 1981. 14.5.09 14.5.09 SHOWN AS ST DRIES 6.6MTRS IN 5343.147N, 0303.531W [EUT]. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED) NE 1981. 23.6.10 SEP 2010/000098209 23.6.10 ST IS NO MORE. BROKE UP SOME TIME AFTER IT GROUNDED AND THERE IS NO SIGN OF THE WRECK. SHRIMPERS DRAG THEIR NETS OVER THE AREA AND HAVE NOT HAD ANY SNAGS. (J ECCLES, PRESTON CITY COUNCIL, EMAIL DTD 16.6.10). AMENDED TO DEAD. DELETE. - NM 3844/10.
Last Amended Date Jul 20, 2010

Circumstances of loss

WENT AGROUND, SANK AND LATER BROKE UP. FERRO CONCRETE CONSTRUCTION. CREW SAVED.

General Comments

FERRO-CONCRETE HULL

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FAQ

Where is the GEAN wreck located?

The GEAN wreck is located at coordinates 53 43.147 N,3 3.531 W.

How deep is the GEAN and where exactly is it located?

The GEAN lies at a depth of about -6.6 meters and is located at coordinates 53 43.147 N,3 3.531 W.

When did the GEAN sink?

The GEAN sank on Jun 6, 1994.

When was the wreck of the GEAN discovered?

The wreck of the GEAN was discovered in 1994.

What country did the GEAN belong to?

The GEAN belonged to GB.

What type of wreck is the GEAN?

The GEAN is classified as a yacht.

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