Gino Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Gino Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		44 52.6 N,7 35.5 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 44.876667
  • Longitude: -7.591667
Water Depth 4700 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name GINO
Type barge
Flag QA
Length 24.4 m
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 28, 1997
Original Detection Year 1997
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details HH111/400/04 22.9.97 HH111/400/04 22.9.97 TOW LOST IN 445236N, 073530W. (LL 11.9.97). PLOTS IN SOME 4700MTRS. NCA - TOO DEEP TO CHART.
Last Amended Date Aug 1, 2014

Circumstances of loss

28.8.97 SANK WHILE UNDER TOW OF QUATARI TUG 'WIESLAW II'. REPORTED AS LISTING 40DEGS AFTER GOING ADRIFT. PRESUMED TO HAVE SUNK DUING NIGHT OF 28-28.8.97. EXTENSIVE SEARCH REVEALED NO TRACE.

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FAQ

Where is the GINO wreck located?

The GINO wreck is located at coordinates 44 52.6 N,7 35.5 W.

How deep is the seabed around the GINO?

The seabed around the GINO lies at approximately 4700 meters deep.

When did the GINO sink?

The GINO sank on Aug 28, 1997.

When was the wreck of the GINO discovered?

The wreck of the GINO was discovered in 1997.

What country did the GINO belong to?

The GINO belonged to QA.

What type of wreck is the GINO?

The GINO is classified as a barge.

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