Gateway West Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status lifted
Gateway west Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
14 58.083 N,42 52.083 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 14.968050
  • Longitude: 42.868050
Water Depth 7 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name GATEWAY WEST
Type bulk carrier
Flag PH
Length 189.9 m
Width 27.1 m
Draught 10.7
Tonnage 22353
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo grain
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 11, 1991
Original Detection Year 1991
Last Detection Year 1991
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details HH479/350/01 4.6.91 HH479/350/01 4.6.91 AGROUND BETWEEN FAIRWAY AND NO.1 BUOYS, 145805N, 425205E. POSITION UNCHANGED 13 DAYS LATER. (LL 16 & 28.5.91). STILL AGROUND. SALVAGE OPS PLANNED. (LL 3.6.91). NCA YET. HH479/350/01 27.6.91 HH479/350/01 27.6.91 REFLOATED 10.6.91. (LL 11.6.91).
Last Amended Date Feb 5, 2003

Circumstances of loss

WENT AGROUND WHILE MANOEUVRING IN HODEIDAH ANCHORAGE FOLLOWING VOYAGE FROM WESTERN AUSTRALIA.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 14 58.083 N,42 52.083 E
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FAQ

Where is the GATEWAY WEST wreck located?

The GATEWAY WEST wreck is located at coordinates 14 58.083 N,42 52.083 E.

How deep is the seabed around the GATEWAY WEST?

The seabed around the GATEWAY WEST lies at approximately 7 meters deep.

When did the GATEWAY WEST sink?

The GATEWAY WEST sank on May 11, 1991.

When was the wreck of the GATEWAY WEST discovered?

The wreck of the GATEWAY WEST was discovered in 1991.

What country did the GATEWAY WEST belong to?

The GATEWAY WEST belonged to PH.

What cargo was the GATEWAY WEST carrying?

The GATEWAY WEST was carrying grain.

What was the tonnage of the GATEWAY WEST?

The GATEWAY WEST had a tonnage of 22353 tons.

What type of wreck is the GATEWAY WEST?

The GATEWAY WEST is classified as a bulk carrier.