Seagull (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Seagull (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
4 46.8 N,73 27.5 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 4.780000
  • Longitude: 73.458333
Water Depth 30 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SEAGULL (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Bottom Texture Coral
Original Detection Year 1999
Original Source diver
Surveying Details 24.5.99 24.5.99 WK OF SS SEAGULL LIES NEAR THE OUTER WALL OF REEF TO N OF GAAFARU ATOLL, 0.5M W OF IRUWAI KANDU, THE NORTHERN ENTRANCE TO ATOLL. WK IS BROKEN IN TWO, ONLY THE RIBS OF THE BOW SECTION SURVIVE, LYING AT RIGHT ANGLES TO THE REEF. THE STERN SECTION LIES PARALLEL TO THE REEF, WITH KEEL POINTING TO S IN GEN DEPTH 30MTRS. DIAGRAM AND PHOTOS. (MALDIVES DIVING GUIDE, K AMSLER, 1994). NCA, POSN 0446.800N, 7327.500E FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date May 24, 1999

General Comments

COMPLETELY BROKEN IN TWO, STERN MOST INTACT PART

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 4 46.8 N,73 27.5 E
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FAQ

Where is the SEAGULL (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The SEAGULL (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 4 46.8 N,73 27.5 E.

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

The seabed around the SEAGULL (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 30 meters deep.

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

The wreck of the SEAGULL (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1999.

What type of wreck is the SEAGULL (POSSIBLY)?

The SEAGULL (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.