Gaz East Wreck
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Wreck Category | non-dangerous wreck |
| Status | Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist |
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Gaz east Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM) |
42 53.5 N,6 20 E |
| Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees |
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| Water Depth | 2200 m |
| Water Level Effect | always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum | Lowest Low Water |
| Name | GAZ EAST |
| Type | tanker |
| Flag | GR |
| Tonnage | 1703 |
| Tonnage Type | gross |
| Conspic Visual | not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar | not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk | Oct 14, 1980 |
| Original Detection Year | 1980 |
| Last Detection Year | 2016 |
| Original Source | Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports |
| Last Amended Date | Apr 28, 2016 |
Circumstances of loss
BUILT 1962 BY S A DES ANCIEN CHANTIERS DUBIDEON, NANTES-CHANTENAY. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY NAFTOMAR SHIPPING & TRADING CO LTD. PASSAGE PYLOS FOR ST LOUIS DU RHONE/FOS. CAPSIZED IN HIGH WINDS IN HYERES ROADS. DUE TO RISK OF EXPLOSION VESSEL TOWED OUT TO SEA & MINED BY FRENCH NAVY. (MSD).
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
42 53.5 N,6 20 E
Gaz East on Wreck Map
Gaz East Wreck on Google Map
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