Giglio Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Giglio Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		46 57.47 N,2 19.69 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 46.957833
  • Longitude: -2.328167
Wreck Depth -2.3 m
Water Depth 1 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name GIGLIO
Type steam ship
Length 104 m
Width 14 m
Draught 7
Tonnage 3000
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo chemicals
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 5, 1928
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1974
Last Detection Year 2006
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Last Amended Date Sep 21, 2006

Simplified Wreck Survey

Wreck GIGLIO, an underwater obstruction located in the Bay of Biscay, Atlantic Ocean, at coordinates 46 57.47 N, 2 19.69 W. This shipwreck is an intertidal obstruction that dries at a depth of 2.3 meters. The updated survey position is 46 57.53 N, 021 19.61 W. The site is marked by a red conical buoy with a cylindrical topmark located close to the south.

Surveying Details

H3464/70 21.5.74 ST IN 465728N, 021930W [EUR]. MARKED BY R CAN BUOY, CYLINDRICAL TOPMARK CLOSE S. (FRENCH NM 74 13 31). BR STD. H3464/70 20.8.84 WK NOW COVERS & UNCOVERS. (FRENCH NM 84 29 31). NCA. 10.3.89 POSN ACCURACY 500MTRS. GEN DEPTH 2MTRS. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1987). 28.3.96 SHOWN AS ST PA ON FRENCH 7394 [1995 EDN]. R CAN BUOY, CLOSE S, IS NOT MARKING WK. BR STD. HH353/510/04 12.4.99 ST NOW DRIES 2.3MTRS. (FRENCH NM 99 12 19). BR STD. SEP 2006/000379598 21.9.06 REPLACE ST DRIES 2.3MTRS PA WITH ST DRIES 2.3MTRS IN 4657.53N, 0219.61W [EUR]. (FRENCH NM 34/9/06). BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT AS 'WAR GRANGE' IN 1917 BY ARMSTRONG WHITWORTH & CO LTD, WAS WRECKED ON LES BOEUFS ROCKS, OFF NOUMOUTIER WHILE ON PASSAGE FROM SFAX TO BASSE INDRE. (BRITISH STANDARD SHIPS OF WW1).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 46 57.47 N,2 19.69 W
Giglio on Wreck Map Giglio Wreck on Google Map

More Steam Ship Wrecks:

Nearby Wrecks:

FAQ

Where is the GIGLIO wreck located?

The GIGLIO wreck is located at coordinates 46 57.47 N,2 19.69 W.

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

The GIGLIO lies at a depth of about -2.3 meters and is located at coordinates 46 57.47 N,2 19.69 W.

How deep is the seabed around the GIGLIO?

The seabed around the GIGLIO lies at approximately 1 meter deep.

When did the GIGLIO sink?

The GIGLIO sank on Apr 5, 1928.

When was the wreck of the GIGLIO discovered?

The wreck of the GIGLIO was discovered in 1974.

What cargo was the GIGLIO carrying?

The GIGLIO was carrying chemicals.

What was the tonnage of the GIGLIO?

The GIGLIO had a tonnage of 3000 tons.

What type of wreck is the GIGLIO?

The GIGLIO is classified as a steam ship.

Back to Wrecks