Gk 41/Gr 41 Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Gk 41/gr 41 Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		59 59.586 N,1 14.865 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 59.993100
  • Longitude: -1.247750
Water Depth 1 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name GK 41/GR 41
Type barge
Flag GB
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 30, 1972
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1977
Last Detection Year 1985
Original Source survey vessel
Last Amended Date Sep 16, 2010

Simplified Wreck Survey

The wreck of the barge identified as GK 41/GR 41 is located at the coordinates 59 59.586 N, 1 14.865 W near the point of Whilvigarth in the Shetland Islands. Historical survey records describe the vessel as a barge broken into three distinct sections, including two main parts and one smaller section. Although initially reported as lying on the high water line and not considered dangerous to mariners, subsequent surveys conducted in the area failed to relocate the obstruction, suggesting the wreckage may have shifted, deteriorated, or been cleared over time. This underwater obstruction site, historically documented under survey references H4814/75 and H2334/84, remains a point of interest for maritime charts in the vicinity of Whilvigarth.

Surveying Details

H4814/75 24.2.77 H4814/75 24.2.77 BROKEN INTO THREE SECTIONS, NOT DANGEROUS TO THE MARINER & LYING ON HWL IN 595937.39N, 011445.23W [OGB]. FIXED BY SEXTANT RE-SECTION. BARGE IN TWO MAIN SECTIONS & ONE SMALL SECTION. APPROX 100MTRS E OF THE POINT OF WHILVIGARTH. LOCATED & FIXED ON 5.4.76. (HMS HERALD, HI 12/76). NCA. H2334/84 18.12.85 H2334/84 18.12.85 OUTSIDE AREA SURVEYED, BUT WK WAS NOT SEEN DURING ROUTINE SURVEY OPS NEARBY. (NP 1008, HI 244). NCA.

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, WENT ASHORE ON ROCKS ON EASTERN PART OF HOS WICK BAY, LEVENWICK, AFTER STORM MOORINGS PARTED DUE TO HEAVY WEATHER. (LL).

General Comments

IN TWO MAIN AND 1 SMALLER SECTIONS

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 59 59.586 N,1 14.865 W
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FAQ

Where is the GK 41/GR 41 wreck located?

The GK 41/GR 41 wreck is located at coordinates 59 59.586 N,1 14.865 W.

How deep is the seabed around the GK 41/GR 41?

The seabed around the GK 41/GR 41 lies at approximately 1 meter deep.

When did the GK 41/GR 41 sink?

The GK 41/GR 41 sank on Oct 30, 1972.

When was the wreck of the GK 41/GR 41 discovered?

The wreck of the GK 41/GR 41 was discovered in 1977.

What country did the GK 41/GR 41 belong to?

The GK 41/GR 41 belonged to GB.

What type of wreck is the GK 41/GR 41?

The GK 41/GR 41 is classified as a barge.

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