Gibhow 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 |
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Gibhow Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM) |
53 18.766 N,4 3.073 W |
| Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees |
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| Water Depth | 0 m |
| Water Level Effect | covers and uncovers |
| Vertical Datum | Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name | GIBHOW |
| Type | barge |
| Flag | GB |
| Conspic Visual | not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar | not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk | Oct 13, 1968 |
| Bottom Texture | Rock |
| Original Detection Year | 1968 |
| Last Detection Year | 1984 |
| Original Source | Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports |
| Surveying Details | H6110/59 21.11.68 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 531845N, 040300W. (LL, 13.11.68). FOR FILING ONLY. H2068/82 3.2.84 NOT FOUND. MAY HAVE BEEN USED AS A FOUNDATION FOR THE WESTERN PIER OF DIMOOR QUARRY. (HMS BEAGLE, HI 129A). AMEND DEAD. NCA. SEP 2019/000245915 12.2.20 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET (2019). (CINTON MARINE SURVEY, HI1573). NFA. |
| Last Amended Date | Feb 12, 2020 |
Circumstances of loss
BROKE MOORINGS DRIVEN ASHORE 100 FT EAST OF JETTIES USED BY DINMOOR QUARRIES. LATER SANK. (LL).
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