Garbi Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Garbi Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		27 5 N,13 29.933 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 27.083333
  • Longitude: -13.498883
Wreck Depth 20 m
Water Depth 50 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name GARBI
Type motor vessel
Flag ES
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 23, 1976
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1976
Last Detection Year 2007
Original Source national HO/authority charts
Last Amended Date Apr 7, 2003

Surveying Details

H8269/58 8.2.77 H8269/58 8.2.77 NDW PA IN 270500N, 133000W. (CADIZ NM 1342/76). BR STD. H4800/83 5.3.85 H4800/83 5.3.85 DW SHOWN IN 270400N, 133000W ON SPANISH 908. - NM 473/85. 12.5.88 12.5.88 SHOWN AS DW PA IN 270357N, 133000W ON SPANISH 50C. NC 863. 28.10.92 28.10.92 SHOWN IN 270500N, 132956W [WGD] ON SPANISH 50C. NC 3134. 19.10.99 19.10.99 SHOWN AS WK 20MTRS ON SPANISH 5B [1998 EDN]. NE 863. 9.3.07 SEP2007000008707 9.3.07 NOT SHOWN ON SPANISH 60 [1ST EDN' NOV 06]. STILL SHOWN ON SPANISH 5B [2ND EDN' NOV 03]. RETAIN UNTIL DELETED FROM LARGER SCALE CHARTS. NCA.

Circumstances of loss

SANK FOLLOWING EXPLOSION WHILE AT ANCHOR 3M OFF JETTY. DECLARED A TOTAL LOSS. (LL).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 27 5 N,13 29.933 W
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FAQ

Where is the GARBI wreck located?

The GARBI wreck is located at coordinates 27 5 N,13 29.933 W.

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

The GARBI lies at a depth of about 20 meters and is located at coordinates 27 5 N,13 29.933 W.

How deep is the seabed around the GARBI?

The seabed around the GARBI lies at approximately 50 meters deep.

When did the GARBI sink?

The GARBI sank on Aug 23, 1976.

When was the wreck of the GARBI discovered?

The wreck of the GARBI was discovered in 1976.

What country did the GARBI belong to?

The GARBI belonged to ES.

What cargo was the GARBI carrying?

The GARBI was carrying ballast.

What type of wreck is the GARBI?

The GARBI is classified as a motor vessel.

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