G F Handel Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Not Fully Surveyed
G f handel Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 39.89 S,57 50.08 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -51.664833
  • Longitude: -57.834667
Wreck Depth 1.5 m
Water Depth 4 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name G F HANDEL
Type sailing vessel
Flag DE
Sonar Length 39
Sonar Width 8.29
Shadow Height 4.23
Orientation 289
Cargo armament,coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1880
Last Detection Year 2020
Original Source unknown
Last Amended Date Jun 17, 2020

Surveying Details

HH690/470/02 17.4.96 WK IN 513952S, 574954W [SAP]. (WK SURVEY GROUP, FALKLAND ISLANDS, FAX DTD 15.4.96). PLOTS IN INSHORE KELP AREA. POSN FOR FILING ONLY. 14.5.14 [WGD] POSN: 5139.880S, 5750.151W. NOT SHOWN ON GOOGLE EARTH. NCA. SEP 2020/000064345 16.3.20 EXAM'D 2.2.20 IN POSN 5139.890S, 5750.080W [WGD]. LARGE AMOUNTS OF KELP, GROWING ON AND AROUND THE WRECK LIMIT THE ABILITY TO ACQUIRE RELIABLE DATA. LOCAL KNOWLEDGE SUGGESTS LIKELY TO BE WRECK OF THE HANDEL. (EGS HI 1668). AMEND IN REVISED POSN. HI1668 16.06.2020 DW EXAM'D IN 5139.890S, 5750.080W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 1.50MTRS, LENGTH 39.0MTRS, WIDTH 8.29MTRS, HEIGHT 4.23MTRS, ORIENTATION 289 DEGREES. NFS.(EGS, HI1668 H525, DTD 02.02.2020). AMEND DW 1.5MTRS IN REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

ON FIRE S OF FALKLANDS. PUT INTO PORT WILLIAM ON FIRE & BURNT OUT.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 39.89 S,57 50.08 W
G F Handel on Wreck Map G F Handel Wreck on Google Map

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FAQ

Where is the G F HANDEL wreck located?

The G F HANDEL wreck is located at coordinates 51 39.89 S,57 50.08 W.

How deep is the G F HANDEL and where exactly is it located?

The G F HANDEL lies at a depth of about 1.5 meters and is located at coordinates 51 39.89 S,57 50.08 W.

How deep is the seabed around the G F HANDEL?

The seabed around the G F HANDEL lies at approximately 4 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the G F HANDEL discovered?

The wreck of the G F HANDEL was discovered in 1880.

What country did the G F HANDEL belong to?

The G F HANDEL belonged to DE.

What cargo was the G F HANDEL carrying?

The G F HANDEL was carrying armament,coal.

What type of wreck is the G F HANDEL?

The G F HANDEL is classified as a sailing vessel.

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