Girl Linda Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Girl linda Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
52 37.221 N,2 19.577 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.620350
  • Longitude: 2.326283
Wreck Depth 41.12 m
Water Depth 49 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name GIRL LINDA
Type trawler
Flag BE
Length 27.1 m
Width 6.1 m
Sonar Length 29.3
Sonar Width 9.4
Shadow Height 6.8
Orientation 54
Tonnage 90
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 15, 1990
Bottom Texture 1,4
Scour Dimensions 008.1,,001.2,179.0
Original Detection Year 1990
Last Detection Year 2017
Original Source diver
Surveying Details HH242/353/01 28.11.90 WK EXAM'D 18.11.90 IN 523712N, 021942.5E [OGB] USING SYLEDIS. POSN ACCURACY +/- 5MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 39.4MTRS. LIES NE/SW AND STANDS ABOUT 10MTRS PROUD OF SEABED BETWEEN SANDWAVES, SOME OF WHICH ALSO 10MTRS HIGH. LENGTH 25MTRS. DEBRIS, CLEARLY CONNECTED TO WK BY WIRES/CABLES, LIES ABOUT 80MTRS S. NO SCOUR. NO DANGER TO NAVIGATION. (HMS BEAGLE, SIGNAL DTD 18.11.90). WK EXAM'D BY DIVERS FROM BELGIAN MINEHUNTER DIANTHUS. POSITIVELY IDENTIFIED AS GIRL LINDA. ENTANGLED IN FISHING GEAR AND NETS MAKING IT DANGEROUS FOR DIVERS TO ENTER WK. LIES WITH 45 DEG PORT LIST ON NE HEADING. (HMS BEAGLE, SIGNAL DTD 22.11.90 & LL 24.11.90). INS AS WK 39MTRS. BR STD. HH090/616/01 22.11.94 EXAM'D 22.7.94 IN 523711.60N, 021941.83E [OGB] USING SYLEDIS [3 LOP]. SWEPT CLEAR 37.5, FOUL 38.0MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 43.0 IN GEN DEPTH 49.5MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 9.6MTRS. LENGTH 27MTRS, WIDTH 7MTRS. LIES 045/225 DEGS. WHOLE AND UPRIGHT. TWO MASTS OBSERVED ON DCS3, THE HIGHEST AT THE NW END. FURTHER PIECE OF DEBRIS OBSERVED, COVERING 4 BY 4MTRS BY 1.2MTRS HIGH, 80MTRS TO THE SOUTH. (GARDLINE, HI 616). - NM 4227/94. SEP 2017/000067039 11.3.17 EXAM'D 11.3.17: WRECK IN 5237.221N, 0219.577E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 41.12MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 49MTRS. LENGTH 29.3MTRS, WIDTH 9.4MTRS, HT 6.8MTRS, ORIENTATION 054/234 DEGS. SCOUR DIMENSIONS LENGTH 8.1MTRS, 1.2MTRS DEEP, TOWARD 179 DEGS. WK INTACT, UPRIGHT. (GARDLINE, HI 1516). AMEND NDW 41MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Aug 8, 2017

Circumstances of loss

REPORTED OVERDUE AT OSTENDE. LATER FOUND TO HAVE SUNK. REASON UNKNOWN.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 52 37.221 N,2 19.577 E
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FAQ

Where is the GIRL LINDA wreck located?

The GIRL LINDA wreck is located at coordinates 52 37.221 N,2 19.577 E.

How deep is the GIRL LINDA and where exactly is it located?

The GIRL LINDA lies at a depth of about 41.12 meters and is located at coordinates 52 37.221 N,2 19.577 E.

How deep is the seabed around the GIRL LINDA?

The seabed around the GIRL LINDA lies at approximately 49 meters deep.

When did the GIRL LINDA sink?

The GIRL LINDA sank on Nov 15, 1990.

When was the wreck of the GIRL LINDA discovered?

The wreck of the GIRL LINDA was discovered in 1990.

What country did the GIRL LINDA belong to?

The GIRL LINDA belonged to BE.

What was the tonnage of the GIRL LINDA?

The GIRL LINDA had a tonnage of 90 tons.

What type of wreck is the GIRL LINDA?

The GIRL LINDA is classified as a trawler.