Guernsey Coast Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Guernsey coast Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
50 10.74 N,1 14.09 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.179000
  • Longitude: -1.234833
Water Depth 65 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name GUERNSEY COAST
Type motor vessel
Flag GB
Length 64 m
Width 10.1 m
Draught 4.3
Tonnage 646
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo foodstuffs: solid
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 6, 1964
Original Detection Year 1990
Last Detection Year 1993
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details HH226/350/01 30.1.90 HH226/350/01 30.1.90 SANK ABOUT 38 MILES NE OF CAP LA HAGUE, NEAR CHERBOURG. (MODERN SHIPPING DISASTERS, 1963-87). NCA. POSN 501042N, 011400W [OGB] FOR FILING ONLY. HH090/588/01 4.11.93 HH090/588/01 4.11.93 NOTHING FOUND IN THIS POSN. (NP 1008, HI 588). AMENDED DEAD. NCA.
Last Amended Date Nov 6, 2002

Circumstances of loss

SANK FOLLOWING A COLLISION IN THICK FOG WITH LIBERIAN SS 'CATCHER'. WAS ON PASSAGE FROM GUERNSEY TO SHOREHAM.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 50 10.74 N,1 14.09 W
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FAQ

Where is the GUERNSEY COAST wreck located?

The GUERNSEY COAST wreck is located at coordinates 50 10.74 N,1 14.09 W.

How deep is the seabed around the GUERNSEY COAST?

The seabed around the GUERNSEY COAST lies at approximately 65 meters deep.

When did the GUERNSEY COAST sink?

The GUERNSEY COAST sank on Aug 6, 1964.

When was the wreck of the GUERNSEY COAST discovered?

The wreck of the GUERNSEY COAST was discovered in 1990.

What country did the GUERNSEY COAST belong to?

The GUERNSEY COAST belonged to GB.

What cargo was the GUERNSEY COAST carrying?

The GUERNSEY COAST was carrying foodstuffs: solid.

What was the tonnage of the GUERNSEY COAST?

The GUERNSEY COAST had a tonnage of 646 tons.

What type of wreck is the GUERNSEY COAST?

The GUERNSEY COAST is classified as a motor vessel.