Girlanda ? Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Girlanda ? Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		58 52.975 N,2 37.099 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 58.882917
  • Longitude: -2.618317
Water Depth 64 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name GIRLANDA ?
Type steam ship
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 1982
Last Detection Year 2007
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Mar 30, 2007

Surveying Details

7.7.82 WK OF STEAMSHIP, KNOWN LOCALLY AS GIRLANDA, LIES BROKEN IN TWO, WITH A CARGO OF COAL, IN GEN DEPTH 35FMS. ABOUT 1M S OF COPINSAY LT, AND ABOUT 2M OFFSHORE. (MR BRUCE, TELECON, 7.7.82). GIVES POSN APPROX 585300N, 023700W. NCA. QUITE PROBABLY THE GIRALDA [SEE 1235]. 30.3.07 NOT LOCATED BY M/B WITHIN 2.5 MILE RADIUS. (NETSURVEY LTD, HI 1137). AMEND DEAD. NCA.

Circumstances of loss

ACCORDING TO LOCAL, WAS BOMBED & SUNK BY GERMAN A/C IN WW II.

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FAQ

Where is the GIRLANDA ? wreck located?

The GIRLANDA ? wreck is located at coordinates 58 52.975 N,2 37.099 W.

How deep is the seabed around the GIRLANDA ??

The seabed around the GIRLANDA ? lies at approximately 64 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the GIRLANDA ? discovered?

The wreck of the GIRLANDA ? was discovered in 1982.

What cargo was the GIRLANDA ? carrying?

The GIRLANDA ? was carrying coal.

What type of wreck is the GIRLANDA ??

The GIRLANDA ? is classified as a steam ship.

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