S Gabriel Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
S gabriel Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		41 41 N,8 50.5 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 41.683333
  • Longitude: -8.841667
Water Depth 1 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name S GABRIEL
Type fishing vessel
Flag FR
Tonnage 243
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 2, 1977
Original Detection Year 1977
Last Detection Year 1977
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 5.10.77 5.10.77 STRANDED AT VIANA DO CASTELO. (LL 5.10.77). NCA, POSN 414100N, 085030W FOR FILING ONLY. 9.11.77 9.11.77 DECLARED A TOTAL LOSS, HAVING BEEN BROKEN UP BY THE SEA. (LL 9.11.77). NFA.
Last Amended Date Mar 1, 2001

Circumstances of loss

5.10.77 SPRANG A LEAK & STRANDED ON ROCKS AT VIANA DO CASTELO. VESSEL, APPROX 25 YEARS OLD, WAS ON PASSAGE FROM LAS PALMAS FOR NANTES. (LL 5.10.77 & LLOYDS VOL.230).

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FAQ

Where is the S GABRIEL wreck located?

The S GABRIEL wreck is located at coordinates 41 41 N,8 50.5 W.

How deep is the seabed around the S GABRIEL?

The seabed around the S GABRIEL lies at approximately 1 meter deep.

When did the S GABRIEL sink?

The S GABRIEL sank on Oct 2, 1977.

When was the wreck of the S GABRIEL discovered?

The wreck of the S GABRIEL was discovered in 1977.

What country did the S GABRIEL belong to?

The S GABRIEL belonged to FR.

What was the tonnage of the S GABRIEL?

The S GABRIEL had a tonnage of 243 tons.

What type of wreck is the S GABRIEL?

The S GABRIEL is classified as a fishing vessel.

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