Garonne Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Garonne Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 25.667 N,3 24.92 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.427783
  • Longitude: 3.415333
Wreck Depth 3.6 m
Water Depth 7 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name GARONNE
Type steam ship
Flag BE
Tonnage 905
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 25, 1912
Original Detection Year 1960
Last Detection Year 2025
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Markers Y SPECIAL BUOY, FL(5)Y, 20 SEC, 'WIEL', CLOSE W
Last Amended Date Sep 29, 2025

Surveying Details

H2412/60 16.6.60 WK SW 4MTRS [2FMS 1FT] [MLWS] IN 512543N, 032500E (HAGUE NM 1350/60). - NM 1305/60. 28.1.91 SWEPT CLEAR AT 4MTRS, IN 512543N, 032500E [EUR]. (NETH WK RECORDS - SEP '90 EDN - NO.S11 1528). BR STD. 31.5.07 SHOWN IN 5125.667N, 0324.920E [WGD] ON BELGIAN [INT 1474] [JUN 2006 EDN LARGEST SCALE ADOPTION]. NE 1874. 23.5.11 SHOWN AS SW 3.6MTRS [LAT] ON NL400116 [EDN 14.14].

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FAQ

Where is the GARONNE wreck located?

The GARONNE wreck is located at coordinates 51 25.667 N,3 24.92 E.

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

The GARONNE lies at a depth of about 3.6 meters and is located at coordinates 51 25.667 N,3 24.92 E.

How deep is the seabed around the GARONNE?

The seabed around the GARONNE lies at approximately 7 meters deep.

When did the GARONNE sink?

The GARONNE sank on Mar 25, 1912.

When was the wreck of the GARONNE discovered?

The wreck of the GARONNE was discovered in 1960.

What country did the GARONNE belong to?

The GARONNE belonged to BE.

What cargo was the GARONNE carrying?

The GARONNE was carrying ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore.

What was the tonnage of the GARONNE?

The GARONNE had a tonnage of 905 tons.

What type of wreck is the GARONNE?

The GARONNE is classified as a steam ship.

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