Where is the GEAN wreck located?

The GEAN wreck is located at coordinates 53 43.147 N,3 3.531 W.

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

The GEAN lies at a depth of about -6.6 meters and is located at coordinates 53 43.147 N,3 3.531 W.

How deep is the seabed around the GEAN?

The seabed around the GEAN lies at approximately -2 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the GEAN discovered?

The wreck of the GEAN was discovered in 1994.

What type of wreck is the GEAN?

The GEAN is classified as a yacht.

Gean Wreck

Field	Value
Wreck Category	wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status	Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Gean Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM)	53 43.147 N,3 3.531 W
Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees	Latitude: 53.719117 Longitude: -3.058850
Wreck Depth	-6.6 m
Water Depth	-2 m
Water Level Effect	covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum	Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name	GEAN
Type	yacht
Flag	GB
Length	11.3 m
Conspic Visual	not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar	not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk	Jun 6, 1994
Original Detection Year	1994
Last Detection Year	2010
Original Source	national coast guard or patrol
Last Amended Date	Jul 20, 2010

Surveying Details

HH206/450/02 7.6.94 HH206/450/02 7.6.94 WK REPORTED IN ENTRANCE TO RIVER RIBBLE. (MRSC LIVERPOOL TLX). TELECON WKS O/MRCC INDICATED WK ON TRAINING WALL. TO BE FURTHER INVESTIGATED. NCA YET. HH206/450/02 8.6.94 HH206/450/02 8.6.94 WK IS 2C W OF 13 MILE PERCH. CONFIRMED BY LYTHAM INSHORE LIFEBOAT. PLOTS IN 534321N, 030342W. BREAKING UP QUICKLY AND SHOULD BREAK UP COMPLETELY IN APPROX 7 DAYS. (MRSC LIVERPOOL TELEX). NCA YET. HH206/450/02 20.6.94 HH206/450/02 20.6.94 WK IS IN MAIN CHANNEL IN 534309N, 030332W [WGD]. HULL AND ENGINE STAND 4-5FT PROUD OF SAND. (PRESTON DOCKS). INS AS ST. NE 1981. 14.5.09 14.5.09 SHOWN AS ST DRIES 6.6MTRS IN 5343.147N, 0303.531W [EUT]. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED) NE 1981. 23.6.10 SEP 2010/000098209 23.6.10 ST IS NO MORE. BROKE UP SOME TIME AFTER IT GROUNDED AND THERE IS NO SIGN OF THE WRECK. SHRIMPERS DRAG THEIR NETS OVER THE AREA AND HAVE NOT HAD ANY SNAGS. (J ECCLES, PRESTON CITY COUNCIL, EMAIL DTD 16.6.10). AMENDED TO DEAD. DELETE. - NM 3844/10.

Circumstances of loss

WENT AGROUND, SANK AND LATER BROKE UP. FERRO CONCRETE CONSTRUCTION. CREW SAVED.

General Comments

FERRO-CONCRETE HULL

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