Gulf Breaker Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Gulf breaker Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 25.159 N,1 56.049 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.419317
  • Longitude: 1.934150
Wreck Depth 27.4 m
Water Depth 34 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name GULF BREAKER
Type beam trawler
Flag BE
Length 21.9 m
Sonar Length 25.3
Sonar Width 6.8
Shadow Height 6
Orientation 200
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 19, 1995
Bottom Texture 1,4,6
Original Detection Year 1995
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source survey vessel
Last Amended Date Jul 18, 2017

Simplified Wreck Survey

The shipwreck Gulf Breaker is located off the East Coast of England in the North Sea at coordinates 52 25.159 N, 1 56.049 E. Survey data shows the intact wreck lies in a general depth of 34 meters with a least multibeam depth of 27.40 meters. The structural dimensions of the wreck are 25.3 meters in length, 6.8 meters in width, and 6 meters in height, oriented at 200/020 degrees. Historical surveys noted a least echo sounder depth of 20.5 meters, some oil release, and potential nets above the wreck.

Surveying Details

HH242/550/06 26.5.95 EXAM'D 20.5.95 IN 522509N, 015610E [OGB]. CHAIN SWEEP CLEAR 20.1, FOUL 20.2MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 20.5 IN GEN DEPTH 33MTRS. (TH, TLX DTD 20.5.95). HH242/550/06 5.6.95 EXAM'D 20.5.95 IN 522509N, 015610E [OGB] USING DGPS. CHAIN SWEEP CLEAR 19.1, FOUL 20.2MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 20.5 IN GEN DEPTH 33MTRS. NO SCOUR. POSSIBLY NETS ABOVE WK. SOME OIL BEING RELEASED. (TH, SURVEY REPORT, DTD 24.5.95). - NM 1933/95. SEP 2016/000091758 18.7.17 EXAM'D 12.12.16; IN 5225.159N, 0156.049E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 27.40MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 34MTRS, LENGTH 25.3MTRS, WIDTH 6.8MTRS, HEIGHT 6MTRS, ORIENTATION 200/020 DEGS. WRECK IS INTACT. (GARDLINE, HI 1494). AMEND DW 27MTRS IN REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

CAUGHT NETS ON SEABED OBSTRUCTION AND CAPSIZED. CREW OF THREE RESCUED. VESSEL OF STEEL CONSTRUCTION. (TH TLX). STATED TO BE OF WOODEN CONSTRUCTION WITH AFT GANTRY. (TH, ROS).

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FAQ

Where is the GULF BREAKER wreck located?

The GULF BREAKER wreck is located at coordinates 52 25.159 N,1 56.049 E.

How deep is the GULF BREAKER and where exactly is it located?

The GULF BREAKER lies at a depth of about 27.4 meters and is located at coordinates 52 25.159 N,1 56.049 E.

How deep is the seabed around the GULF BREAKER?

The seabed around the GULF BREAKER lies at approximately 34 meters deep.

When did the GULF BREAKER sink?

The GULF BREAKER sank on May 19, 1995.

When was the wreck of the GULF BREAKER discovered?

The wreck of the GULF BREAKER was discovered in 1995.

What country did the GULF BREAKER belong to?

The GULF BREAKER belonged to BE.

What type of wreck is the GULF BREAKER?

The GULF BREAKER is classified as a beam trawler.

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