Angel Gabriel Wreck

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
Angel gabriel Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		35 51.72 N,14 34.54 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 35.862000
  • Longitude: 14.575667
Water Depth 10 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ANGEL GABRIEL
Type tanker
Flag GR
Length 165.5 m
Width 22.3 m
Draught 9.1
Tonnage 12223
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 28, 1969
Original Detection Year 1970
Last Detection Year 2020
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H1027/67 23.12.70 IL GZIRA PT 'STREWN WITH WRECKAGE OF THE OIL TANKER ANGEL GABRIEL' WHICH WENT AGROUND THERE IN 1969. (JS GRANT OBE FRICS, LTR DTD 30.11.70). NCA. H1284/75 17.6.75 POSN 355145N, 143436E [EUR] CORRECT. WRECKAGE ON N SIDE OF POINT IN DEPTHS OF 0-10 MTRS. NOWHERE PROJECTS MORE THAN 1MTR ABOVE SEABED, WHICH IS LESS THAN HT OF SURROUNDING BOULDERS. (D SANDERSON SCS VERDALA BFPO 51, LTR DTD 18.5.75). INS AS FOUL IN 355147N, 143436E [EUR]. NC 2538. [WGD] POSN: 3551.720N, 1434.540E. SEP 2023/000155749 09.06.23 NOT SHOWN ON MALTESE ENC [MT ENC300194, EDN 2.006, DTD 09.06.23] BUT IS SHOWN ON BA 2538_0 (EDN 5, DTD 03.12.20). NOT STATED IN SURVEY DETAILS BUT PREVIOUSLY LOGGED AS FOR FILING ONLY. REMAIN IN POSITION AS LIVE.
Last Amended Date Jul 11, 2023

Circumstances of loss

8.5.70 BUILT IN 1953 BY SIR J LAING & SONS LTD, SUNDERLAND. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY CHEROUVOM CIA., MAR., S.A. PASSAGE VENICE FOR MALTA. DRAGGED ANCHOR IN EXCEPTIONAL STORM, CAUGHT FIRE & WAS DRIVEN ON TO ROCKS AT ST THOMAS PT. BROKEN IN TWO. SOLD TO LOCAL FIRM MESSRS BEZZINA & SONS LTD & ON TO MESSRS CORRADO CASCHETTO, SYRACUSE. REPORTED BY LOCAL PRESS TO BEING BROKEN UP FOR SCRAP 8.5.70. (LL).

General Comments

MINOR ITEMS AMONGST BOULDERS

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 35 51.72 N,14 34.54 E
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FAQ

Where is the ANGEL GABRIEL wreck located?

The ANGEL GABRIEL wreck is located at coordinates 35 51.72 N,14 34.54 E.

How deep is the seabed around the ANGEL GABRIEL?

The seabed around the ANGEL GABRIEL lies at approximately 10 meters deep.

When did the ANGEL GABRIEL sink?

The ANGEL GABRIEL sank on Sep 28, 1969.

When was the wreck of the ANGEL GABRIEL discovered?

The wreck of the ANGEL GABRIEL was discovered in 1970.

What country did the ANGEL GABRIEL belong to?

The ANGEL GABRIEL belonged to GR.

What was the tonnage of the ANGEL GABRIEL?

The ANGEL GABRIEL had a tonnage of 12223 tons.

What type of wreck is the ANGEL GABRIEL?

The ANGEL GABRIEL is classified as a tanker.

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