Ganko Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Ganko Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 3.789 N,2 20.204 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.063150
  • Longitude: 2.336733
Wreck Depth 8.3 m
Water Depth 17 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name GANKO
Type steam ship
Sonar Length 20
Orientation 90
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 1945
Last Detection Year 2025
Original Source national HO/authority charts
Surveying Details H2420/45 11.6.45 ST SHOWN IN 510351N, 022014E ON GERMAN CHART. - NM 1599/45. H5253/46 15.1.47 DW IN 510350N, 022017E, MARKED BY G CONL BUOY WITH TRIANGULAT TOPMARK CLOSE NW. (PARIS NM 30/2788/46). - NM 3181/46. H6740/48 13.12.48 SHOWN AS WK 4.5MTRS ON FRENCH CHART. - NM 2619/48. 1.10.57 SHOWN, MARLED BY B & G CONL BUOY WITH TRIANGULAR TOPMARK CLOSE SW. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NE 1352. H5034/61 8.8.62 NOW SW 7.5MTRS WITH BG BUOY WITH TRIANGULAR TOPMARK CLOSE SW. (PARIS NM 61 41 01). - NM 5034/61. H251/62 16.7.64 BUOY WITHDRAWN. (PARIS NM 64 18 19, 64 25 12C). - NM 1383/64. 28.3.78 SW 7.5MTRS SHOWN ON FRENCH 6500 (LARGEST SCALE). NC 1350. H2981/78 25.4.79 POSN NOW 510350N, 022023E. (BREST NM). BR STD. H1271/80 22.10.81 SHOWN AS WK 8.7MTRS IN 510350N, 022022E [EUR] ON FR 6500 [4TH EDN 1981]. BR STD. 27.4.84 LOCATED IN 510350N, 022022E [EUR]. LEAST DEPTH 8.7 IN GEN DEPTH 19MTRS. LYING E/W. LENGTH 20MTRS. COMPLETELY BROKEN UP. (ANNALES HYD. 1983). NCA. H2884/85 16.7.86 LEAST DEPTH NOW 7.5MTRS IN 510350.5N, 022017E. (BREST NM 86 19 23). - NM 2311/86. 8.11.88 FR WK RECORDS NO.21612099 & FR 7057 [1987 EDN] SHOW WK 7.5 MTRS. LOCATED IN 1985 BY V/S & MAGNETOMETER. 14.10.96 SHOWN AS WK 7.8MTRS [MLS] ON BELGIUM 102 REPROMAT [MAY'96]. NC 1873. [WGD] POSN: 5103.789N, 0220.204E. SEP 2015/000224397 06.11.15 SHOWN AS WK 7.5MTRS IN 5103.789N, 0220.204E[WGD] ON FRENCH 7057. [ED4, 2015]. AMEND AS DW 7.5MTRS. SEP 2016/000098018 25.04.16 SHOWN AS WK 8.6MTRS IN 5103.789N, 0220.204E[WGD] ON FRENCH 7057. (ED4, COR 08.03.2016). AMEND TO DW 8.6MTRS.
Last Amended Date May 9, 2025

General Comments

COMPLETELY BROKEN UP

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FAQ

Where is the GANKO wreck located?

The GANKO wreck is located at coordinates 51 3.789 N,2 20.204 E.

How deep is the GANKO and where exactly is it located?

The GANKO lies at a depth of about 8.3 meters and is located at coordinates 51 3.789 N,2 20.204 E.

How deep is the seabed around the GANKO?

The seabed around the GANKO lies at approximately 17 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the GANKO discovered?

The wreck of the GANKO was discovered in 1945.

What type of wreck is the GANKO?

The GANKO is classified as a steam ship.

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