Garland Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Garland Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 49.927 S,58 55.927 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -51.832117
  • Longitude: -58.932117
Water Depth 2 m
Water Level Effect always dry
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name GARLAND
Type sailing vessel
Length 52.1 m
Width 8.2 m
Draught 5.2
Sonar Length 40
Sonar Width 20
Orientation 20
Tonnage 587
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 1969
Last Detection Year 1978
Original Source ship visit/hydrographic note report
Surveying Details H2924/69 20.3.69 A LARGE OLD WRECK, 200FT IN LENGTH, LYING APPROX 020/200DEG IN 515004S, 585540W. (HMS ENDURANCE HN 3/69). R/S. H2986/70 12.3.75 WK UPRIGHT IN 515030S, 585524W WITH BOWS S, ABOUT 40MTRS IN LENGTH. (HMS ENDURANCE HN 4/75). 5.10.78 STF SHOWN IN 514955S, 585540W [SAP] ON PHOTOPLOT PG 1481 [1978]. NC 2550. 5.11.91 UPPER DECK COVERED IN TUSSOCK GRASS, A FAVOURITE BREEDING GROUND FOR NIGHT HERONS. (FALKLAND ISLAND SHORES PUB.1983). 27.11.16 ASSESSED BY UNIFIED TEAM (UKHO), ST WK CONFIRMED AS ALWAYS DRY, SEE OBSERVATION.
Last Amended Date Nov 27, 2016

Circumstances of loss

BRITISH BUILT. IRON HULL. WRECKED ON PASSAGE FROM HAMBURG FOR TALCALUANO. ASHORE JUST N OF DARWIN NARROWS 1.5M E OF GOOSE GREEN. CONDEMNED AT STANLEY IN 1870. TAKEN TO GOOSE GREEN AS A STORE SHIP. UPPER DECK COVERED IN TUSSOCK GRASS, A FAVOURITE BREEDING GROUND FOR NIGHT HERONS. (FALKLAND ISLAND SHORES).

General Comments

IRON HULL, UPPER DECK COVERED IN TUSSOCK GRASS

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 49.927 S,58 55.927 W
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FAQ

Where is the GARLAND wreck located?

The GARLAND wreck is located at coordinates 51 49.927 S,58 55.927 W.

How deep is the seabed around the GARLAND?

The seabed around the GARLAND lies at approximately 2 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the GARLAND discovered?

The wreck of the GARLAND was discovered in 1969.

What cargo was the GARLAND carrying?

The GARLAND was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the GARLAND?

The GARLAND had a tonnage of 587 tons.

What type of wreck is the GARLAND?

The GARLAND is classified as a sailing vessel.

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