Other Wreck 11538

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		35 58.837 N,4 43.273 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 35.980617
  • Longitude: -4.721217
Water Depth 1030 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Length 120.1 m
Width 20 m
Shadow Height 15
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 1994
Original Source survey vessel
Last Amended Date Jun 25, 2002

Simplified Wreck Survey

Underwater wreck located at coordinates 35 58.837 N, 4 43.273 W situated in the Alboran Sea near the Strait of Gibraltar. This maritime obstruction was originally identified as a contact measuring 120 meters in length and 20 meters in width. The wreck stands approximately 15 meters above the general seafloor depth of 1030 meters. The site is characterized by numerous scattered contacts and debris extending up to 500 meters around the primary structure. Records indicate this site is not associated with the SS Gold Sky. This deep-water obstruction is monitored by the UK Hydrographic Office and serves as a navigational hazard reference point for the region.

Surveying Details

HH100/351/08 11.3.94 CONTACT, PROBABLY A WK, LOCATED IN 355855N, 044311W APPROX. DIMENSIONS: 120MTRS LOA, 20MTRS WIDE. STANDS 15MTRS ABOVE GEN DEPTH OF 1030MTRS. NUMEROUS CONTACTS, PROBABLY DEBRIS, LIE SCATTERED UP TO 500MTRS AROUND THIS CONTACT. THIS IS THOUGHT NOT TO BE THE SS 'GOLD SKY' [WK NO.35368, SEE 355700N, 045300W]. (C. POAT, WIMPOL LTD., FAX DTD 2.2.94). NCA.

General Comments

POSSIBLE DEBRIS SCATTERED UP TO 500MTRS AROUND

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