Ginger Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Ginger Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
54 6.509 N,4 47.069 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.108483
  • Longitude: -4.784483
Water Depth 31 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name GINGER
Type sailing vessel
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 23, 1975
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1975
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 26.6.75 26.6.75 SANK APPROX ONE MILE NNW OF BRADDA HEAD, ISLE OF MAN. (LL 25.6.75). POSN 549639N, 044700W FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Aug 22, 2005

Circumstances of loss

SUFFERED EXPLOSION AND CAUGHT FIRE. ONE SURVIVOR RECOVERED BY PORT ERIN LIFEBOAT. BURNING HULK SANK WHILE UNDER TOW OF PEEL INSHORE LIFEBOAT. (LL).

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FAQ

Where is the GINGER wreck located?

The GINGER wreck is located at coordinates 54 6.509 N,4 47.069 W.

How deep is the seabed around the GINGER?

The seabed around the GINGER lies at approximately 31 meters deep.

When did the GINGER sink?

The GINGER sank on Jun 23, 1975.

When was the wreck of the GINGER discovered?

The wreck of the GINGER was discovered in 1975.

What type of wreck is the GINGER?

The GINGER is classified as a sailing vessel.