Gudrun Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Gudrun Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 6.15 N,2 45.459 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.102500
  • Longitude: -2.757650
Wreck Depth 50 m
Water Depth 61 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name GUDRUN
Type sailing vessel
Flag NO
Sonar Length 81
Sonar Width 26
Shadow Height 10
Orientation 144
Tonnage 1472
Tonnage Type net
Cargo wood: unprocessed and products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1988
Last Detection Year 2007
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details GUDRUN SUNK 50 MILES SW OF PORTLAND BILL. (LLOYDS WAR LOSSES). PREVIOUSLY THOUGHT TO BE 'FINN'. 19.11.75 19.11.75 WK OF SS 'FINN' IN 500600N, 024500W APPROX. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). INS AS USCPA 20FMS. BR STD., 9.8.78 9.8.78 AMEND TO USCPA 35MTRS. NE 2454. 18.1.80 18.1.80 SHOWN AS NDW PA IN 500600N, 024500W [EUR] ON FRENCH 878 [1979 EDN]. NCA. 14.9.88 14.9.88 NOW SHOWN AS USCPA 35MTRS ON FRENCH 6940 [1982]. NO REFERENCE IN FR WK RECORDS OF 1987. HH100/351/07 16.7.93 HH100/351/07 16.7.93 A 'BIGGISH' WK LOCATED IN 500606N, 024520W. (C DAVIES, 23.6.93). AMEND TO USC 35MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. HH090/912/01 9.2.01 HH090/912/01 9.2.01 LOCATED 12.9.00 IN 5006.130N, 0245.464W [WGD] USING DGPS. NOT INVESTIGATED AS OUTSIDE AREA. LENGTH 30MTRS, WIDTH 8MTRS. DCS3 HT 7.2MTRS. LIES 155/355 DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. WELL BROKEN WK, PARTIALLY BURIED. ASPECT UNCLEAR. (GARDLINE, HI 912). AMEND TO 53MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. HH100/351/17 2.10.10 HH100/351/17 2.10.10 THIS IS AN IRON OR STEEL SV. STANDS ABOUT 9MTRS HIGH. POSSIBLY A WOOD CARGO WHICH APPEARS TO HAVE BEEN DAMAGED BY FIRE. (N R CHIPCHASE). NCA. HH090/961/01 16.12.03 HH090/961/01 16.12.03 EXAM'D 10.8.03 IN 5006.150N, 0245.459W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 50.9 IN GEN DEPTH 61MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 81MTRS, WIDTH 26MTRS. DCS3 HT 10.0MTRS. LIES 144/324 DEGS. MODERATE MAGNETIC ANOMALY. WELL BROKEN UP. (GARDLINE, HI 961). AMEND WK 50MTRS. BR STD. 24.10.07 24.10.07 CARGO IN WK IS CONSIDERED TO BE DYEWOOD OR LOGWOOD. AN AMERICAN STYLE JAR HAS BEEN RECOVERED. CONSIDERED TO BE 'GUDRUN'. (N R CHIPCHASE). NCA.
Last Amended Date Dec 16, 2003

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1886 BY W F LANGFELDT, CHRISTIANSAND, NORWAY. SUNK BY SUBMARINE BOARDING PARTY. (N R CHIPCHASE & LLWW1).

General Comments

IRON/STEEL HULL, WELL BROKEN & BURIED, ASPECT UNCLEAR

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FAQ

Where is the GUDRUN wreck located?

The GUDRUN wreck is located at coordinates 50 6.15 N,2 45.459 W.

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

The GUDRUN lies at a depth of about 50 meters and is located at coordinates 50 6.15 N,2 45.459 W.

How deep is the seabed around the GUDRUN?

The seabed around the GUDRUN lies at approximately 61 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the GUDRUN discovered?

The wreck of the GUDRUN was discovered in 1988.

What country did the GUDRUN belong to?

The GUDRUN belonged to NO.

What cargo was the GUDRUN carrying?

The GUDRUN was carrying wood: unprocessed and products.

What was the tonnage of the GUDRUN?

The GUDRUN had a tonnage of 1472 tons.

What type of wreck is the GUDRUN?

The GUDRUN is classified as a sailing vessel.

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