Gamen Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Gamen Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
56 13.7 N,16 4.26 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 56.228333
  • Longitude: 16.071000
Water Depth 10 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Sea Level
Name GAMEN
Type motor vessel
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 10, 1953
Original Detection Year 1953
Last Detection Year 2025
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details H3927/53 13.7.53 DW IN 561342N, 160424E, MARKED BY G STAKE. (SWEDISH NM 1168/53). - NM 1529/53. H3714/55 30.8.55 STATED TO BE NON-DANGEROUS WK. (SWEDISH NM 1135/55). - NM 2046/55. H4009/59 24.7.59 SHOWN AS DW ON SWEDISH 95. NE 2251. 21.6.72 STO POSN: 561342N, 160436E. NE 2251. SEP 2015/000273613 23.1.16 NOT SHOWN ON SWEDISH 71 [ED3, COR 18.11.15]. AMEND DEAD. SEP 2016/000132074 24.8.16 SHOWN AS DW IN 5613.700N, 1604.260E [WGD] ON SWEDISH 713 (EDN 8, COR TO 20.4.16). RE-INSTATED.
Last Amended Date Sep 27, 2025
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FAQ

Where is the GAMEN wreck located?

The GAMEN wreck is located at coordinates 56 13.7 N,16 4.26 E.

How deep is the seabed around the GAMEN?

The seabed around the GAMEN lies at approximately 10 meters deep.

When did the GAMEN sink?

The GAMEN sank on Jun 10, 1953.

When was the wreck of the GAMEN discovered?

The wreck of the GAMEN was discovered in 1953.

What type of wreck is the GAMEN?

The GAMEN is classified as a motor vessel.