Girl Ita Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Girl ita Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 4.63 N,0 6.237 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.077167
  • Longitude: -0.103950
Wreck Depth 3.8 m
Water Depth 5 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name GIRL ITA
Type fishing vessel
Flag GB
Length 30.5 m
Sonar Length 30
Orientation 30
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 1, 1976
Scour Dimensions ,,001.0,
Original Detection Year 1976
Last Detection Year 1980
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H3805/72 2.9.76 SANK 090DEG(T), 2.8M FROM BRIDLINGTON PIERS. PART OF MAST SHOWING ABOVE WATER. WRECK MARKED WITH SMALL MARKER BUOY. (LL, 2.9.76). INS AS DW PA IN 540438N, 000636W [OGB]. - NM 1976/76. 2.9.76 REPORTED TO BE BREAKING UP. (TELECON RNW). H3805/72 3.9.76 REPORTED TO BE BREAKING UP RAPIDLY. PART OF UPPER DECK WORKS FLOATING, PARTIALLY SUBMERGED, ON E SIDE SMITHIC SHOAL (LL, 3.9.76). NCA H3805/72 6.9.76 THOUGHT TO HAVE MOVED APPROX 350YDS S OF ORIGINAL POSN AND NOW IN 540438N, 000636W [OGB]. MARKED BY WHITE POLYTHENE CRAB POT MARKER WITH GREEN FLAG. (LL 6.9.76). H3805/72 23.2.77 STEEL MAST PROTRUDING APPROX 2FT. IN 540444N, 000606W [OGB]. POSN BY DECCA. (CG HUMBER, TLX DTD 8.2.770. AMEND TO DW MAST. - NM 547/77. H1955/76 19.8.80 EXAMINED 31.7.80 IN 540437N, 000608W [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 3.8 IN GEN DEPTH 4-5MTRS. SCOUR 1MTR. NO SHADOW ON DCS3. LENGTH APPROX 30MTRS. LYING 030/210DEG. (HMS EGERIA, HI 47/79). - NM 1877/80.
Last Amended Date Mar 12, 2002

Circumstances of loss

SANK, CAUSE UNKNOWN. ALL CREW RESCUED.

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FAQ

Where is the GIRL ITA wreck located?

The GIRL ITA wreck is located at coordinates 54 4.63 N,0 6.237 W.

How deep is the GIRL ITA and where exactly is it located?

The GIRL ITA lies at a depth of about 3.8 meters and is located at coordinates 54 4.63 N,0 6.237 W.

How deep is the seabed around the GIRL ITA?

The seabed around the GIRL ITA lies at approximately 5 meters deep.

When did the GIRL ITA sink?

The GIRL ITA sank on Sep 1, 1976.

When was the wreck of the GIRL ITA discovered?

The wreck of the GIRL ITA was discovered in 1976.

What country did the GIRL ITA belong to?

The GIRL ITA belonged to GB.

What type of wreck is the GIRL ITA?

The GIRL ITA is classified as a fishing vessel.

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