Good Hope Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Good hope Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		27 46.14 N,50 18.05 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 27.769000
  • Longitude: 50.300833
Water Depth 49 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name GOOD HOPE
Type steam ship
Flag PA
Length 100.3 m
Width 14.6 m
Draught 7.3
Tonnage 3473
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo timber
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 4, 1975
Original Detection Year 1975
Last Detection Year 2000
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 7.4.75 7.4.75 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 274600N, 501800E APPROX IN ABOUT 49MTRS. (LLOYDS 219). 8.2.00 8.2.00 RECORD REVIEWED. INS AS NDWPA. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Feb 8, 2000

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1955, SANK FOLLOWING ENGINE-ROOM FIRE 65M N OF RAS TANURA, WHILST EN-ROUTE MALAYSIA TO BASRAH. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY REGAN SHIPPING CO LTD.

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FAQ

Where is the GOOD HOPE wreck located?

The GOOD HOPE wreck is located at coordinates 27 46.14 N,50 18.05 E.

How deep is the seabed around the GOOD HOPE?

The seabed around the GOOD HOPE lies at approximately 49 meters deep.

When did the GOOD HOPE sink?

The GOOD HOPE sank on Apr 4, 1975.

When was the wreck of the GOOD HOPE discovered?

The wreck of the GOOD HOPE was discovered in 1975.

What country did the GOOD HOPE belong to?

The GOOD HOPE belonged to PA.

What cargo was the GOOD HOPE carrying?

The GOOD HOPE was carrying timber.

What was the tonnage of the GOOD HOPE?

The GOOD HOPE had a tonnage of 3473 tons.

What type of wreck is the GOOD HOPE?

The GOOD HOPE is classified as a steam ship.

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