Gilsea Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status lifted
Gilsea Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 27.092 N,4 5.517 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.451533
  • Longitude: -4.091950
Wreck Depth 21 m
Water Depth 30 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name GILSEA
Type fishing vessel
Flag GB
Length 13.4 m
Width 5.5 m
Draught 3
Orientation 135
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 2, 1993
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1993
Last Detection Year 1994
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Surveying Details HH214/450/01 5.11.93 WK LOCATED BY MV LUCIA IN 512704N, 040529.5W. STANDS 6MTRS HIGH IN GEN DEPTH 28MTRS. OIL OBSERVED SEEPING TO SURFACE. (TH, HARWICH, TELEX 3.11.93). HH214/450/01 5.11.93 EXAMINED IN 512705.5N, 040531W [WGD] USING GPS AND CONFIRMED BY RADAR. SWEPT CLEAR AT 21MTRS, F AT 23MTRS. GEN DEPTH 30MTRS. NOT BUOYED. (TH HARWICH, TELEX 4.11.93). INS WK SW 21MTRS IN 512702.5N, 040527.5W [OGB]. - NM 4008/93. HH214/450/01 8.12.93 EXAMINED 4.11.93 IN 512705.5N, 040531W. SWEPT CLEAR AT 21.2MTRS, F AT 22.2MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 21.2MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 32MTRS. NO SCOUR. LIES NW/SE APPROX. (THV MERMAID, HD 160 25.11.93). NFA. 10.5.94 REPORT OF INTENTION TO SALVAGE VESSEL IN NEAR FUTURE WITH AGREEMENT OF OWNER, MR IAN EVANS. (D. SIMPSON LTR TO MRS. V M ROBBINS, RECEIVER OF WRECK, DTD 5.5.94). NCA. 24.5.94 REPORT THAT VESSEL HAS NOW BEEN MOVED IN READINESS FOR PUMPING OUT BEFORE BEING TAKEN TO SWANSEA. CURRENT LOCATION IMPRECISE, BUT TEMPORARY. TRINITY HOUSE HAVE BEEN INFORMED. (TELECOMM D. SIMPSON 24.5.94). AWAIT FURTHER DETAILS. NCA YET. HH214/450/02 25.10.94 VESSEL LIFTED, WILL BE REFITTED AND LENGTHENED BY 12FT. (FISHING NEWS ARTICLE DTD 17.6.94 & TELECOMM SWANSEA MRCC, 25.10.94). AMENDED TO LIFT. - NM 3815/94. SEP 2020/000233025 19.4.20 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET 2020 (HI1506, CLINTON MARINE SURVEY AB). NFA
Last Amended Date Oct 23, 2020

Circumstances of loss

CAPSIZED AND SANK. (SWANSEA MRCC, NOV 1993).

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FAQ

Where is the GILSEA wreck located?

The GILSEA wreck is located at coordinates 51 27.092 N,4 5.517 W.

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

The GILSEA lies at a depth of about 21 meters and is located at coordinates 51 27.092 N,4 5.517 W.

How deep is the seabed around the GILSEA?

The seabed around the GILSEA lies at approximately 30 meters deep.

When did the GILSEA sink?

The GILSEA sank on Nov 2, 1993.

When was the wreck of the GILSEA discovered?

The wreck of the GILSEA was discovered in 1993.

What country did the GILSEA belong to?

The GILSEA belonged to GB.

What type of wreck is the GILSEA?

The GILSEA is classified as a fishing vessel.

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