Gitano Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Gitano Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		57 44.605 N,11 5.969 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 57.743417
  • Longitude: 11.099483
Wreck Depth 29.5 m
Water Depth 42 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Sea Level
Name GITANO
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 75.9 m
Width 11 m
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 20, 1918
Original Detection Year 1982
Last Detection Year 2020
Original Source naval vessel
Last Amended Date Jun 10, 2020

Surveying Details

H1280/82/14 1.3.82 WK REPD 57445N, 110600E. POSN BY DECCA. (A G DAVIES 12.2.82). NCA. HH332/410/01 6.2.98 WK OF 'GITANO' REPORTED IN PA 574442N, 110600E [WGD]. DEPTH OVER WK ESTIMATED AS 34MTRS. (DANISH NM 4/191/98). INS AS WK USC PA 34MTRS. BR STD. HH332/410/03 20.4.04 NOW IN 5744.605N, 1105.964E [WGD]. (DANISH NM 14/403/04). BR STD. HH332/410/03 26.4.04 PA REMOVED. (DANISH 14/112/04). AMEND TO WK USC 34MTRS. BR STD. 24.2.05 SHOWN AS WK 34MTRS IN 5744.600N, 1105.950E [WGD] ON DANISH 101 [INT 1301] [JAN'05 EDN, ADOPTION]. NE 2107. SEP 2011/000171503 20.9.11 NOW WK 29.7MTRS IN 5744.605N, 1105.969E [WGD]. (DANISH NM 36/1014/11). - NM 4594/11.

Circumstances of loss

MINED.

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FAQ

Where is the GITANO wreck located?

The GITANO wreck is located at coordinates 57 44.605 N,11 5.969 E.

How deep is the GITANO and where exactly is it located?

The GITANO lies at a depth of about 29.5 meters and is located at coordinates 57 44.605 N,11 5.969 E.

How deep is the seabed around the GITANO?

The seabed around the GITANO lies at approximately 42 meters deep.

When did the GITANO sink?

The GITANO sank on Dec 20, 1918.

When was the wreck of the GITANO discovered?

The wreck of the GITANO was discovered in 1982.

What country did the GITANO belong to?

The GITANO belonged to GB.

What type of wreck is the GITANO?

The GITANO is classified as a steam ship.

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