Galatea (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Galatea (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 52.223 N,1 54.757 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.870383
  • Longitude: 1.912617
Wreck Depth 6.37 m
Water Depth 16 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name GALATEA (POSSIBLY)
Type sailing vessel
Flag GB
Length 80.8 m
Width 12.1 m
Draught 7.1
Sonar Length 99.5
Sonar Width 48.9
Shadow Height 9.6
Orientation 155
Tonnage 1753
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 27, 1898
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1992
Last Detection Year 2019
Original Source naval vessel
Surveying Details HH090/563/01 4.11.92 LARGE WK LOCATED 29.9.92 IN 525211.3N, 015452.1E [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [4 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 5.5 IN GEN DEPTH 9MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 3.3MTRS, LENGTH 90MTRS. LIES 335/155 DEG WITH SHOALEST PART AT N END. LARGE MAGNETIC ANOMALY. (NP 1016, HI 563). - NM 3460/92. 17.12.08 MAINLY BROKEN UP WITH A LARGE SANDWAVE DISSECTING THE WK MIDSHIPS. MAX DEPTH IS ABOUT 16MTRS. LARGE NUMBER OF BARRELS OF CLAY TOWARD THE BOW FORMING THE SHOALEST POINT. PART OF THE BOW IS UPRIGHT BUT IS ONLY 1.5MTRS ABOVE SEABED. PIECES OF GLASS, CHILDREN'S TOYS, IRONWARE AND BOTTLES OF AROMATIC SCHNAPPES SPREAD OVER THE WK. FROM THE RECORDS OF LOCAL PAPERS, CARGO AND DIMENSIONS BELIEVE THIS TO BE 'GALATEA'. (T BENJAFIELD). NCA. SEP 2020/000100123 21.5.20 EXAM'D 14.02.19; IN 5252.223N, 0154.757E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 6.37MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 16MTRS, LENGTH 99.5MTRS, WIDTH 48.9MTRS, HEIGHT 9.6MTRS, ORIENTATION 155/335 DEGS. (MERITAITO, HI 1580). WRECK MOSTLY BROKEN APART, BUT LARGE MOUND IS LEFT THAT PROTRUDES PROMINENTLY FROM THE SEABED. VARIOUS MASTS CAN BE SEEN AROUND THE WRECK ON THE SEABED. AMEND DW 6.3MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date May 21, 2020

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1884 OF IRON BY R DUNCAN & CO, PORT GLASGOW. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY C S CAIRD, GREENOCK. PASSAGE HAMBURG FOR GREENOCK. STRANDED AND LOST IN NE FORCE 4. (SIBI).

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FAQ

Where is the GALATEA (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The GALATEA (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 52 52.223 N,1 54.757 E.

How deep is the GALATEA (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The GALATEA (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 6.37 meters and is located at coordinates 52 52.223 N,1 54.757 E.

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

The seabed around the GALATEA (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 16 meters deep.

When did the GALATEA (POSSIBLY) sink?

The GALATEA (POSSIBLY) sank on Jun 27, 1898.

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

The wreck of the GALATEA (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1992.

What country did the GALATEA (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The GALATEA (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the GALATEA (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The GALATEA (POSSIBLY) was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the GALATEA (POSSIBLY)?

The GALATEA (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 1753 tons.

What type of wreck is the GALATEA (POSSIBLY)?

The GALATEA (POSSIBLY) is classified as a sailing vessel.

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