Genimar Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Genimar Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 10.474 N,1 39.564 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.174567
  • Longitude: 1.659400
Wreck Depth 27.89 m
Water Depth 43 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name GENIMAR
Type carrier
Flag LR
Length 105.5 m
Width 15.2 m
Draught 6.7
Sonar Length 102.3
Sonar Width 16.6
Shadow Height 16.8
Orientation 41
Tonnage 3535
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo metal: concentrate and products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 1, 1972
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1972
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details H4453/72 16.10.72 LOCATED IN 511030N, 013936E. SWEPT CLEAR AT 7FMS BUT RESULTS NOT ENTIRELY ACCEPTABLE DUE TO FLOATING ROPES. BUOYS LAID CLOSE NE & SW. FUNNEL & MAST, ETC WILL BE REMOVED AND CLEARED TO 70FT. (TH, HARWICH & RNW - TELECON, TH NM 66/72). CHART AS DW WITH G SPH BUOY, INTQFLG.10S, 600FT 040 & 220DEGS FROM WK. - NM 1994/72. NAVEAM 439 ISSUED. H4453/72 13.7.73 TO BE DISPERSED TO LEAST DEPTH OF 70FT. CONTRACT PLACED WITH SALVAGE & CABLE (FOLKESTONE) LTD. (TH, 21.6.73). NCA YET. H4453/72 13.9.73 SWEPT ON 17.8.73 AFTER DISPERSAL OPS. CLEAR AT 90, FOUL AT 100FT. BUOYS WITHDRAWN. (TH, HARWICH SIG DTD 30.8.73 & TELECON). AMEND TO SW 15FMS [27MTRS] & DELETE BUOYS. - NM 1863/73. H2350/85 8.12.86 EXAM'D 14.8.86 IN 511027N, 013941E USING TRISPONDER RANGES. LEAST E/S DEPTH 27 IN GEN DEPTH 42-43MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT NOT OBTAINED. LENGTH APPROX 100MTRS. LYING UPRIGHT, ORIENTATED 045/225 DEGS. GIVES GOOD MAGNETIC RESPONSE. RETAIN SWEPT DEPTH. (NP 1016, HI 317A). RETAIN SW DEPTH IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. HH091/159/01 - SEP 2007/000062509 29.8.07 LOCATED 25.12.06 IN 5110.479N, 0139.573E [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 26.88 IN GEN DEPTH 43.0MTRS. LENGTH 103MTRS, WIDTH 17MTRS, HT 16.1MTRS. LIES 042/222 DEGS WITH BOWS NE. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. (OSAE, HI 1159). UPRIGHT, INTACT. CLEAR DAMAGE TO BOW. AMEND WK 26.5MTRS IN REVISED POSN. - NM 4455/07. SEP2016/000181431 01.12.16 EXAM'D 31.07.16; IN 5110.474N, 0139.564E [WGD]. LEAST W/C DEPTH 27.89MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 43.5MTRS, LENGTH 102.3MTRS, WIDTH 16.6MTRS, HEIGHT 16.8MTRS, ORIENTATION 221/041 DEGS. SCOUR LENGTH 15.7MTRS, 1.1MTRS DEEP, DIRECTION TOWARDS 275DEGS. WRECK SITS UPRIGHT WITH MINIMAL DEBRIS. WRECK LARGELY INTACT WITH DEGRADED PORT BOW SECTION.(EGS PIONEER, HI 1523). AMEND WK 27.5MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Dec 1, 2016

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1962 BY HITACHI ZOSEN, MUKAISHIMA. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY GENIMAR DEVELOPMENT CORP. PASSAGE NEW BRUNSWICK FOR ROTTERDAM. SAKN FOLLOWING A COLLISION WITH GREEK M BULK CARRIER 'LARRY L'. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the GENIMAR wreck located?

The GENIMAR wreck is located at coordinates 51 10.474 N,1 39.564 E.

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

The GENIMAR lies at a depth of about 27.89 meters and is located at coordinates 51 10.474 N,1 39.564 E.

How deep is the seabed around the GENIMAR?

The seabed around the GENIMAR lies at approximately 43 meters deep.

When did the GENIMAR sink?

The GENIMAR sank on Oct 1, 1972.

When was the wreck of the GENIMAR discovered?

The wreck of the GENIMAR was discovered in 1972.

What country did the GENIMAR belong to?

The GENIMAR belonged to LR.

What cargo was the GENIMAR carrying?

The GENIMAR was carrying metal: concentrate and products.

What was the tonnage of the GENIMAR?

The GENIMAR had a tonnage of 3535 tons.

What type of wreck is the GENIMAR?

The GENIMAR is classified as a carrier.

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