Gezina Brovig Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Gezina brovig Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		22 48 N,69 40 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 22.800000
  • Longitude: -69.666667
Water Depth 5500 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name GEZINA BROVIG
Type tanker
Flag NO
Length 163.7 m
Width 20.6 m
Draught 11.3
Tonnage 11177
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo oil,metal: concentrate and products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 3, 1970
Original Detection Year 1970
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 26.2.70 WK IN 231000N, 682800W AFTER EXPLOSION. (LL VOL. 199). NCA. 13.3.70 WK REPORTED IN 224800N, 694000W. (LL VOL. 199). NCA, POSN FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Aug 23, 2010

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1951 BY C.CONNELL & CO LTD, GLASGOW. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY TH. BROVIG. PASSAGE ARUBA FOR BUCKSPORT, MAINE. SUNK AFTER ENGINE ROOM FLOODED AFTER A PISTON CAME FREE BREAKING SEA-WATER INTAKE PIPE. ALL CREW WERE SAFELY RESCUED. (MSD)

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FAQ

Where is the GEZINA BROVIG wreck located?

The GEZINA BROVIG wreck is located at coordinates 22 48 N,69 40 W.

How deep is the seabed around the GEZINA BROVIG?

The seabed around the GEZINA BROVIG lies at approximately 5500 meters deep.

When did the GEZINA BROVIG sink?

The GEZINA BROVIG sank on Feb 3, 1970.

When was the wreck of the GEZINA BROVIG discovered?

The wreck of the GEZINA BROVIG was discovered in 1970.

What country did the GEZINA BROVIG belong to?

The GEZINA BROVIG belonged to NO.

What cargo was the GEZINA BROVIG carrying?

The GEZINA BROVIG was carrying oil,metal: concentrate and products.

What was the tonnage of the GEZINA BROVIG?

The GEZINA BROVIG had a tonnage of 11177 tons.

What type of wreck is the GEZINA BROVIG?

The GEZINA BROVIG is classified as a tanker.

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