Gull (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Gull (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 32.817 N,0 2.243 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.546950
  • Longitude: -0.037383
Wreck Depth 41 m
Water Depth 57 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name GULL (POSSIBLY)
Type sailing vessel
Flag SE
Length 34.9 m
Width 8.2 m
Draught 4
Sonar Length 126.5
Sonar Width 25.8
Shadow Height 15
Orientation 40
Tonnage 270
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo clay products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 9, 1925
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1925
Last Detection Year 2014
Original Source other
Surveying Details H6758/25 12.10.25 NDW PA IN 503100N, 002000W. (ADMIRALTY). CHART AS NDW PA (1925). BR STD. H2699/76 9.12.80 LOCATED 25.6.75 IN 503300N, 000214W [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. DCS3 HT 4.6MTRS. GEN DEPTH 65MTRS. (HMS FAWN, HI 41/75). AMEND TO WK 60MTRS IN REVISED POSN. H2330/84 23.9.85 EXAM'D 5.5.85 IN 503248N, 000208W [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [4 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 41.3 IN GEN DEPTH 58MTRS. SCOUR 0.5MTR. DCS3 HT 17MTRS. LENGTH 175MTRS, WIDTH 50MTRS. LIES 040/220 DEGS. VERY LARGE, SUBSTANTIAL WK, APPARENTLY UPSIDE DOWN. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 240A). SONAR TRACES INDICATE LENGTH IS ABOUT 90MTRS. AMEND TO WK 41MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. H1310/86/10 1.4.86 EXAM'D JUN '85. STANDS 12MTRS HIGH. (SOUTHERN MARINE SERVICES, 13.3.86). NCA. H2350/85 17.2.87 LOCATED, NOT EXAMINED. (NP 1008, HI 317B). NCA. HH100/351/11 22.2.96 REPD TO BE LARGE CARGO VESSEL LYING ON ITS BEAM ENDS AND OF APPROX 5000 TONS. (T BENNETTO, 10.1.96). NCA. 24.4.14 EXAM'D 4.3.14 IN 5032.817N, 0002.243W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 41.98 IN GEN DEPTH 57MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 126.5MTRS, WIDTH 25.8MTRS, HT 15.02MTRS. LIES 040/220 DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. INVERTED OR ON SIDE, QUITE BROKEN UP. (NETSURVEY, HI 1435). ?ON PORT BEAM, BOWS SW. STERN COLLAPSED, BOW PROMINENT. RETAIN WK 41MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Apr 24, 2014

Circumstances of loss

BUILT OF WOOD IN 1920 BY A/B SALTVIKS SUIP. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY NK @ OSCARSHAMN. PASSAGE FOWEY FOR STOCKHOLM. FOUNDERED FOLLOWING COLLISION. (SIBI).

General Comments

?ON PORT SIDE, STERN COLLAPSING, BOW PROMINENT

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FAQ

Where is the GULL (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The GULL (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 50 32.817 N,0 2.243 W.

How deep is the GULL (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The GULL (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 41 meters and is located at coordinates 50 32.817 N,0 2.243 W.

How deep is the seabed around the GULL (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the GULL (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 57 meters deep.

When did the GULL (POSSIBLY) sink?

The GULL (POSSIBLY) sank on Oct 9, 1925.

When was the wreck of the GULL (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the GULL (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1925.

What country did the GULL (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The GULL (POSSIBLY) belonged to SE.

What cargo was the GULL (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The GULL (POSSIBLY) was carrying clay products.

What was the tonnage of the GULL (POSSIBLY)?

The GULL (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 270 tons.

What type of wreck is the GULL (POSSIBLY)?

The GULL (POSSIBLY) is classified as a sailing vessel.

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