Girlvine (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Girlvine (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 40.825 N,0 1.49 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.680417
  • Longitude: -0.024833
Wreck Depth 27.3 m
Water Depth 29 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name GIRLVINE (POSSIBLY)
Type fishing vessel
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 15, 1957
Original Detection Year 1957
Last Detection Year 2015
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Jan 26, 2017

Surveying Details

H2912/57 24.5.57 WK IN 504000N, 000100W. (NITON RADIO). H2912/57 17.11.59 SANK 11 MILES W BY S APPROX OF BEACHY HEAD. (LL, 15.5.57). H1965/76 1.12.80 POSSIBLE BURIED WK EXAM'D 27.2.80 IN 504047N, 000123W [OGB] USING TRISPONDER. LEAST E/S DEPTH 26.5 IN GEN DEPTH 29MTRS. NO SCOUR. HYDROSEARCH HT 1.6MTRS. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 37A/77). BR STD. SEP 2015/000083467 26.1.17 REVIEWED BY WKS, CONTACT 16MTRS NW IN CSAR SURFACE. WK MOVED TO 5040.825N, 0001.490W [WGD]. (GARDLINE GEOSURVEY 2015, HI 1478). AMEND DW 27MTRS IN REVISED POSN AND ATTRIBUTE FFO.

Circumstances of loss

FISHING VESSEL DAMAGED & DRIFTING AWASH. PRESUMED LATER SANK.

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FAQ

Where is the GIRLVINE (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The GIRLVINE (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 50 40.825 N,0 1.49 W.

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

The GIRLVINE (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 27.3 meters and is located at coordinates 50 40.825 N,0 1.49 W.

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

The seabed around the GIRLVINE (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 29 meters deep.

When did the GIRLVINE (POSSIBLY) sink?

The GIRLVINE (POSSIBLY) sank on May 15, 1957.

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

The wreck of the GIRLVINE (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1957.

What type of wreck is the GIRLVINE (POSSIBLY)?

The GIRLVINE (POSSIBLY) is classified as a fishing vessel.

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