Ganymede Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Ganymede Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 51.925 N,4 52.657 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.865417
  • Longitude: -4.877617
Wreck Depth 72 m
Water Depth 81 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name GANYMEDE
Type stern trawler
Flag FR
Sonar Length 40
Sonar Width 20
Shadow Height 8.6
Orientation 10
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 31, 1974
Original Detection Year 1974
Last Detection Year 2005
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Last Amended Date Nov 21, 2005

Surveying Details

H1270/74 31.1.74 H1270/74 SUNK IN BAD WEATHER. LAST SEEN NOT COMPLETELY SUNK 110DEGS LIZARD LIGHT 12.8M. (HMS HECATE & CG FALMOUTH SIG DTD 31.1.74). 1.2.74 1.2.74 REPD TO HAVE SUNK. (LL 215). 2.2.74 2.2.74 SINKING CONFIRMED. (LL 215). HH091/059/01 6.4.05 HH091/059/01 6.4.05 LOCATED 15.2.04 IN 4951.924N, 0452.656W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 72.7 IN GEN DEPTH 81.3MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 40MTRS, WIDTH 20MTRS, HT 8.6MTRS. LIES 010/190 DEGS. MODERATE MAGNETIC ANOMALY. INTACT, UPRIGHT. NFS. (GARDLINE, HI 1059). INS WK 72MTRS. BR STD. HH100/351/21 5.9.05 HH100/351/21 5.9.05 DIVED IN LISTED POSN. THIS IS AN INTACT STERN TRAWLER LYING ON HER STBD SIDE. SOME OF THE WINDOWS TO THE REAR OF THE BRIDGE STILL HAVE THE GLASS IN PLACE. FESTOONED WITH NETS, ESPECIALLY NEAR THE STERN. BELL RECOVERED WITH NAME 'GANYMEAD'. (G FFOULKES-JONES, EMAIL DTD 1.9.05). NCA. HH091/059/01 HH091/059/01 EXAM'D IN 4951.925N, 0452.657W [WGD]. (GARDLINE, HI 1059). AMEND POSN. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

SUNK IN BAD WEATHER. LAST SEEN NOT COMPLETELY SUNK 110DEGS LIZARD LIGHT 12.8M. (HMS HECATE & CG FALMOUTH). LATER SINKING CONFIRMED. (LL).

General Comments

INTACT, ON STBD SIDE

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FAQ

Where is the GANYMEDE wreck located?

The GANYMEDE wreck is located at coordinates 49 51.925 N,4 52.657 W.

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

The GANYMEDE lies at a depth of about 72 meters and is located at coordinates 49 51.925 N,4 52.657 W.

How deep is the seabed around the GANYMEDE?

The seabed around the GANYMEDE lies at approximately 81 meters deep.

When did the GANYMEDE sink?

The GANYMEDE sank on Jan 31, 1974.

When was the wreck of the GANYMEDE discovered?

The wreck of the GANYMEDE was discovered in 1974.

What country did the GANYMEDE belong to?

The GANYMEDE belonged to FR.

What type of wreck is the GANYMEDE?

The GANYMEDE is classified as a stern trawler.

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