Gamko-1 Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Gamko-1 Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		28 10.74 N,15 24.767 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 28.179000
  • Longitude: -15.412783
Water Depth 0 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name GAMKO-1
Type trawler
Flag GM
Tonnage 339
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 3, 1989
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1989
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details HH358/350/01 30.8.89 ON ROCKS OFF LA ISLETA IN 281039N, 152440W. COMPLETELY DESTROYED BY FIRE. ENGINE ROOM FLOODED. REFLOATING CONSIDERED IMPOSSIBLE. (LLOYDS VOL.277). NCA, POSN FOR FILING ONLY. SEP 2016/000040555 15.4.16 NOT SHOWN ON ES506100 [ED4.0, DTD 3.2.16]. AMEND DEAD.
Last Amended Date Apr 15, 2016

Circumstances of loss

3.8.89 VESSEL, BUILT 1967. CAUGHT FIRE WHILE ALONGSIDE IN LAS PALMAS 3.8.89. WAS TOWED OUT OF HARBOUR 5.8.89 AND PUT AGROUND ON ROCKS. (LLOYDS VOL.277).

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FAQ

Where is the GAMKO-1 wreck located?

The GAMKO-1 wreck is located at coordinates 28 10.74 N,15 24.767 W.

When did the GAMKO-1 sink?

The GAMKO-1 sank on Aug 3, 1989.

When was the wreck of the GAMKO-1 discovered?

The wreck of the GAMKO-1 was discovered in 1989.

What country did the GAMKO-1 belong to?

The GAMKO-1 belonged to GM.

What was the tonnage of the GAMKO-1?

The GAMKO-1 had a tonnage of 339 tons.

What type of wreck is the GAMKO-1?

The GAMKO-1 is classified as a trawler.

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