Gelinda Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Gelinda Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		39 11.93 N,4 41.92 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 39.198833
  • Longitude: 4.698667
Water Depth 2300 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Low Water
Name GELINDA
Type motor vessel
Flag PA
Length 100.6 m
Width 14.6 m
Draught 6.7
Tonnage 3641
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 25, 1983
Original Detection Year 1983
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H3205/81 6.6.83 SANK 20M SE OF MINORCA. CREW RESCUED BY FRENCH DESTROYER. (LLOYDS VOL.252). NCA. 20.7.83 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 391200N, 044200E APPROX . (MARINE TOTAL LOSSES, APRIL 1983). NCA, TOO DEEP & POSN TOO VAGUE TO CHART.
Last Amended Date Aug 15, 2002

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1960 BY FR. LUERSSEN WERFT, BREMEN-VEGESACK. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY CASTALIA COMPANIA DE NAVEGACION, SA.. SPRANG A LEAK & SANK. CREW OF 16 RESCUED. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the GELINDA wreck located?

The GELINDA wreck is located at coordinates 39 11.93 N,4 41.92 E.

How deep is the seabed around the GELINDA?

The seabed around the GELINDA lies at approximately 2300 meters deep.

When did the GELINDA sink?

The GELINDA sank on Apr 25, 1983.

When was the wreck of the GELINDA discovered?

The wreck of the GELINDA was discovered in 1983.

What country did the GELINDA belong to?

The GELINDA belonged to PA.

What was the tonnage of the GELINDA?

The GELINDA had a tonnage of 3641 tons.

What type of wreck is the GELINDA?

The GELINDA is classified as a motor vessel.

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