Gand Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Gand Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		57 54 N,37 34 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 57.900000
  • Longitude: -37.566667
Water Depth 3000 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name GAND
Type steam ship
Flag BE
Length 125.6 m
Width 15.8 m
Draught 7.6
Tonnage 5086
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 10, 1941
Original Detection Year 1941
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 10.2.96 10.2.96 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS APPROX 575400N, 373400W. (WATIME STANDARD SHIPS, LL WW2, AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES).
Last Amended Date Oct 4, 2004

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1919. PASSAGE LIVERPOOL FOR SYNEY, NOYA SCOTIA. TORPEDOED BY U-556. (LL WW2, WARTIME STANDARD SHIPS, AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES).

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FAQ

Where is the GAND wreck located?

The GAND wreck is located at coordinates 57 54 N,37 34 W.

How deep is the seabed around the GAND?

The seabed around the GAND lies at approximately 3000 meters deep.

When did the GAND sink?

The GAND sank on May 10, 1941.

When was the wreck of the GAND discovered?

The wreck of the GAND was discovered in 1941.

What country did the GAND belong to?

The GAND belonged to BE.

What cargo was the GAND carrying?

The GAND was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the GAND?

The GAND had a tonnage of 5086 tons.

What type of wreck is the GAND?

The GAND is classified as a steam ship.

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