Gunvor Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Gunvor Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 0.116 N,5 6.297 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.001933
  • Longitude: -5.104950
Water Depth 15 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name GUNVOR
Type sailing vessel
Flag DE
Length 80.2 m
Width 11.2 m
Draught 6.5
Shadow Height 2
Tonnage 1491
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo fertiliser: natural and products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 6, 1912
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1982
Last Detection Year 2000
Original Source other
Surveying Details 7.4.82 REPORTED THAT ONLY SOME PLATING AND RIBS REMAIN, LYING IN SHELTERED WATER IN ABOUT 15MTRS GEN DEPTH. (BSAC WK REGISTER, VOL III). POSN 500004N, 050640W FOR FILING ONLY. HH100/351/15 16.2.00 DIVED IN 1996 IN 5000.116N, 0506.297W [WGD] USING DGPS. VERY BROKEN UP WITH WRECKAGE IN GULLIES. HT BY DEPTH GAUGE 2MTRS. SEABED SAND & ROCK. COMMERCIAL GUARD REQUESTED. (J ROSEBEARE). INS AS NDW. BR STD. 25.10.01 CINC REMOVED. (J ROSEVEARE/G FURSE TELECON 25.10.01)
Last Amended Date Jul 24, 2014

Circumstances of loss

BUILT OF STEEL IN 1895 BY LAPORTE & CIE, ROUEN. PASSAGE CALETA BUENA, CHILE FOR FALMOUTH. RAN AGROUND IN FOG.

General Comments

VERY BROKEN, WRECKAGE IN GULLIES, HT BY DIVER

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 50 0.116 N,5 6.297 W
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FAQ

Where is the GUNVOR wreck located?

The GUNVOR wreck is located at coordinates 50 0.116 N,5 6.297 W.

How deep is the seabed around the GUNVOR?

The seabed around the GUNVOR lies at approximately 15 meters deep.

When did the GUNVOR sink?

The GUNVOR sank on Apr 6, 1912.

When was the wreck of the GUNVOR discovered?

The wreck of the GUNVOR was discovered in 1982.

What country did the GUNVOR belong to?

The GUNVOR belonged to DE.

What cargo was the GUNVOR carrying?

The GUNVOR was carrying fertiliser: natural and products.

What was the tonnage of the GUNVOR?

The GUNVOR had a tonnage of 1491 tons.

What type of wreck is the GUNVOR?

The GUNVOR is classified as a sailing vessel.

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