Gipsy (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Gipsy (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 14.926 N,1 55.492 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.248767
  • Longitude: 1.924867
Wreck Depth 26.9 m
Water Depth 35 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name GIPSY (POSSIBLY)
Type yacht
Flag GB
Sonar Length 44.5
Sonar Width 9
Shadow Height 4.6
Orientation 32
Tonnage 261
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 12, 1941
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions 006.9,,001.4,031.0
Original Detection Year 1941
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source other
Surveying Details H01869/41 18.7.41 PFNM 1678/41 ISSUED. H01869/41 23.2.42 LEAST DEPTH OVER WRECK 42FT. (C IN C NORE 22.1.42). INS AS NDW. - N 410/42. H01869/40 14.5.41 LOCATED 1.1M 355DEG FROM ACTUAL POSN OF 54C BUOY. MARKED BY PELLETS AND GREEN FLAG 150YDS 050DEG FROM WRECK. (FOIC YARMOUTH 13.5.41). H4167/59 1.6.60 INSERT AS DW. NC 1543. H01869/41 9.11.61 OROPESA SWEEP CLEAR 67FT. LEAST E/S 94FT IN 120FT. (HMS SCOTT 15.8.61). AMEND TO NDW. 29.10.62 AMEND TO WK 11FMS. LC 1543. 16.12.68 AMEND RO WK 15FMS. BR STD. 31.7.74 AMEND TO WK 28MTRS [LAT]. NC 1543. HH090/616/01 5.1.95 EXAM'D 12.6.94 IN 521453.80N, 015535.80E [OGB] USING SYLEDIS [3 LOP]. SWEPT CLEAR 26.6, FOUL 26.9MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 26.6 IN GEN DEPTH 35MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 5.0MTRS. LENGTH 35MTRS. WIDTH 10MTRS. LIES 038/218 DEGS. PROBABLY BROKEN UP. (GARDLINE, HI 616). - NM 685/95. SEP 2017/000091759 4.9.17 EXAM'D 17.12.16; IN 5214.926N, 0155.492E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 26.90MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 35MTRS, LENGTH 44.5MTRS, WIDTH 9MTRS, HEIGHT 4.6MTRS, ORIENTATION 032/212 DEGS. SCOUR LENGTH 6.96MTRS, 1.49MTRS DEEP, TOWARDS 031DEGS. WRECK IS LARGELY INTACT AND PARTIALLY BURIED. (GARDLINE, HI 1495). RETAIN 26.5MTRS MOVE TO REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Sep 4, 2017
WRECK MAP LOADING ... 52 14.926 N,1 55.492 E
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FAQ

Where is the GIPSY (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The GIPSY (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 52 14.926 N,1 55.492 E.

How deep is the GIPSY (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The GIPSY (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 26.9 meters and is located at coordinates 52 14.926 N,1 55.492 E.

How deep is the seabed around the GIPSY (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the GIPSY (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 35 meters deep.

When did the GIPSY (POSSIBLY) sink?

The GIPSY (POSSIBLY) sank on May 12, 1941.

When was the wreck of the GIPSY (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the GIPSY (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1941.

What country did the GIPSY (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The GIPSY (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the GIPSY (POSSIBLY)?

The GIPSY (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 261 tons.

What type of wreck is the GIPSY (POSSIBLY)?

The GIPSY (POSSIBLY) is classified as a yacht.

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