Hms Gulzar Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Hms gulzar Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
51 7.676 N,1 20.084 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.127933
  • Longitude: 1.334733
Wreck Depth -4.9 m
Water Depth 0 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS GULZAR
Type yacht
Flag GB
Tonnage 201
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 29, 1940
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 1955
Original Source unknown
Surveying Details H0573/41 7.4.41 H0573/41 7.4.41 WK REPD IN 500740.1N, 012030.1E OR 084DEGS,640FT FROM S JETTY LIGHT, SUBMARINE BASIN. LYING E/W. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). CHART AS STF. - FNM 762/41. H0573/41 21.12.42 H0573/41 21.12.42 POSN AMENDED TO 287DEGS, 1050FT FROM W PIER LIGHT, FG. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). BR STD. 16.6.52 16.6.52 NOW CHARTED AS STP WITH LEGEND 'DRIES 16FT' IN POSN 292DEGS, 1050FT FROM ABOVE LIGHT. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). H7793/54 11.5.55 H7793/54 11.5.55 POSN AMENDED TO 50738.5N, 012011.2E. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NC 1698. H1442/54 15.11.55 H1442/54 15.11.55 WK NO LONGER EXISTS. (DOVER HBR BOARD). DELETED. AMENDED TO DEAD. NC 1698. 10.2.06 10.2.06 EUT POSN: 5107.676N, 0120.084E. BA 1698 [INT 1736] [11TH EDN, MAR' 05].
Last Amended Date Feb 10, 2006

Circumstances of loss

BOMBED IN DOVER HBR BY GERMAN AIRCRAFT. (LL WW2).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 7.676 N,1 20.084 E
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FAQ

Where is the HMS GULZAR wreck located?

The HMS GULZAR wreck is located at coordinates 51 7.676 N,1 20.084 E.

How deep is the HMS GULZAR and where exactly is it located?

The HMS GULZAR lies at a depth of about -4.9 meters and is located at coordinates 51 7.676 N,1 20.084 E.

When did the HMS GULZAR sink?

The HMS GULZAR sank on Jul 29, 1940.

When was the wreck of the HMS GULZAR discovered?

The wreck of the HMS GULZAR was discovered in 1940.

What country did the HMS GULZAR belong to?

The HMS GULZAR belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS GULZAR?

The HMS GULZAR had a tonnage of 201 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS GULZAR?

The HMS GULZAR is classified as a yacht.