G O R Fleet No 7 Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
G o r fleet no 7 Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		21 19.8 N,89 40.5 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 21.330000
  • Longitude: -89.675000
Water Depth 7 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Low Water Springs
Name G O R FLEET NO 7
Type tug
Flag GB
Length 29.9 m
Width 8.2 m
Draught 3
Tonnage 192
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 4, 1985
Original Detection Year 1985
Last Detection Year 1985
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H5250/73 6.2.85 H5250/73 6.2.85 SANK IN POSN 211948N, 894030W. (LL 10.1.85). H5250/73 7.10.85 H5250/73 7.10.85 SALVAGE ATTEMPTS SO FAR UNSUCCESSFUL. WK HAZARD TO SHIPPING. (LL 12.8.85 & 20.9.85). INS AS DWPA IN 211948N, 894030W. - NM2828/85
Last Amended Date Nov 21, 1985

Circumstances of loss

PROPELLER HIT MOORING BUOY AND DAMAGED SHAFT, CAUSING LEAK IN SHAFT TUNNEL. LATER SANK. (LL).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 21 19.8 N,89 40.5 W
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FAQ

Where is the G O R FLEET NO 7 wreck located?

The G O R FLEET NO 7 wreck is located at coordinates 21 19.8 N,89 40.5 W.

How deep is the seabed around the G O R FLEET NO 7?

The seabed around the G O R FLEET NO 7 lies at approximately 7 meters deep.

When did the G O R FLEET NO 7 sink?

The G O R FLEET NO 7 sank on Jan 4, 1985.

When was the wreck of the G O R FLEET NO 7 discovered?

The wreck of the G O R FLEET NO 7 was discovered in 1985.

What country did the G O R FLEET NO 7 belong to?

The G O R FLEET NO 7 belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the G O R FLEET NO 7?

The G O R FLEET NO 7 had a tonnage of 192 tons.

What type of wreck is the G O R FLEET NO 7?

The G O R FLEET NO 7 is classified as a tug.

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