Gorizont Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Gorizont Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 13.45 N,1 13.257 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.224167
  • Longitude: -1.220950
Wreck Depth 48 m
Water Depth 69 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name GORIZONT
Type fishing vessel
Flag RU
Length 117.7 m
Width 17.4 m
Draught 6.4
Sonar Length 110
Sonar Width 15
Shadow Height 21
Orientation 85
Tonnage 4537
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 26, 1975
Scour Dimensions ,,001.5,
Original Detection Year 1975
Last Detection Year 2007
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Surveying Details H5227/75 27.11.75 H5227/75 27.11.75 LOCATED IN 501324N, 011324W [OGB]. G SPH LT BUOYS, EACH INT Q G 10S, RARFL, LAID 263DEGS, 2.7C & 083DEGS, 2C FROM WK. APPROX 40FT OF BOW REMAINS ABOVE WATER. (TH COWES, TELEX). NAVEAMS 393/75 & 395/75 ISSUED. H5227/75 5.12.75 H5227/75 5.12.75 LOCATED IN 501324N, 011324W [OGB] USING DECCA. LEAST E/S DEPTH 42 IN GEN DEPTH 68MTRS. SWEPT CLEAR USING SINGLE OROPESA [BY HMS LEWISTON] AT 23.4MTRS. BUOY TO W OF WK RECOVERED. (HMS FAWN, SIG DTD 5.12.75). CHART AS WK 12FMS 5FT IN 501324N, 011324W. INS G SPH BUOY, INT Q G 10S, 083DEGS, 2C, FROM WK. - NM 2448(T)/75. H5227/75 12.12.75 H5227/75 12.12.75 DIVERS REPORT WK LIES UPSIDE DOWN WITH HIGHEST POINT 24FMS 3FT BELOW LW ON 11.12.75. (FO PORTSMOUTH, SIG DTD 12.12.75). [TIDAL CORRN FOR LAT - APPROX 5FT]. H5227/75 16.12.75 H5227/75 16.12.75 AMEND TO WK 23FMS 4FT. - NM 54/76. H5227/75 9.1.76 H5227/75 9.1.76 SECOND BUOY NOW REMOVED. LEAST DEPTH OBTAINED NOW 24FMS 3FT. WK EMBEDDED IN SEABED AND UNLIKELY TO RIGHT ITSELF. (C-IN-C FLEET, SIG DTD 17.12.75 & TH LETTER A(N) 560/7/4, 6.1.76). AMEND TO WK 24FMS 3FT [44MTRS]. R/P. HH090/588/01 1.11.93 HH090/588/01 1.11.93 EXAM'D 21.4.93 IN 501327N, 011315.4W [WGD] USING PORTLAND CHAIN HYPERFIX. LEAST E/S DEPTH 48.2 IN GEN DEPTH 69MTRS. SCOUR 1.5MTRS DEEP. DCS3 HT 21MTRS, LENGTH 110MTRS, BREADTH 15MTRS. LIES 085/265DEGS. LARGE INTACT WK. (NP 1008, HI 588). AMEND TO WK 48MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. 21.2.07 21.2.07 WK IS UPRIGHT AND INTACT. (SOUTH COAST SHIPWRECKS).
Last Amended Date Feb 8, 2000

Circumstances of loss

2.12.75 BUILT IN 1961 BY SCHIFFWERFT NEPTUN-ROSS. 6 CYLINDER, 2 STROKE OIL ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. SANK FOLLOWING A COLLISION WITH MOROCCAN MV 'IFNI'. BOW REMAINED SHOWING ABOVE WATER UNTIL THE NIGHT 1/2.12.75.

General Comments

INTACT, UPRIGHT

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FAQ

Where is the GORIZONT wreck located?

The GORIZONT wreck is located at coordinates 50 13.45 N,1 13.257 W.

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

The GORIZONT lies at a depth of about 48 meters and is located at coordinates 50 13.45 N,1 13.257 W.

How deep is the seabed around the GORIZONT?

The seabed around the GORIZONT lies at approximately 69 meters deep.

When did the GORIZONT sink?

The GORIZONT sank on Nov 26, 1975.

When was the wreck of the GORIZONT discovered?

The wreck of the GORIZONT was discovered in 1975.

What country did the GORIZONT belong to?

The GORIZONT belonged to RU.

What was the tonnage of the GORIZONT?

The GORIZONT had a tonnage of 4537 tons.

What type of wreck is the GORIZONT?

The GORIZONT is classified as a fishing vessel.

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