Giuan Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Giuan Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		48 20.267 N,64 40.05 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 48.337783
  • Longitude: -64.667500
Water Depth 2 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name GIUAN
Type carrier
Flag IT
Length 107.3 m
Width 15.8 m
Draught 9.4
Tonnage 2568
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 11, 1969
Original Detection Year 1969
Last Detection Year 1985
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Dec 11, 2008

Surveying Details

11.4.69 11.4.69 SANK APPROX 4C OFF CHANDLER PIER. (LL 195). H2136/70 10.3.70 H2136/70 10.3.70 ST IN 482016N, 644003W. (CANADIAN NM 198/70). BR STD. H2136/70 20.5.81 H2136/70 20.5.81 FOLLOWING VIOLENT STORM WK NO LONGER VISIBLE. COULD BE A DANGER TO SURFACE NAVIGATION. (OTTAWA NM 329(T)/81). H2136/70 11.4.85 H2136/70 11.4.85 NM 329(T)/81 CANCELLED. (CANADIAN NM 326/85). PRESUMABLY WK SHOULD REMAIN AS CHARTED. NCA. SEE ALSO MV 'UNISOL' [54378] CLOSE SE.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1953 BY A/B OSKARSHAMNS VARV, OSDARSHAMN. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY INSA SOCIETA DI NAVIGAZIONE SOC IN NOME COLLITTIVO. INWARD PASSAGE FOR NEW YORK. RAN HARD AGROUND ON ROCKS OFF CHANDLER PIER. BECAME COMPLETELY SURROUNDED BY PACK ICE AND CREW RECOVERED. WHILE PITCHING AND SWINGING IN SUBSEQUENT HEAVY WEATHER, BROKE IN TWO ON ABOUT 26 MARCH. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the GIUAN wreck located?

The GIUAN wreck is located at coordinates 48 20.267 N,64 40.05 W.

How deep is the seabed around the GIUAN?

The seabed around the GIUAN lies at approximately 2 meters deep.

When did the GIUAN sink?

The GIUAN sank on Mar 11, 1969.

When was the wreck of the GIUAN discovered?

The wreck of the GIUAN was discovered in 1969.

What country did the GIUAN belong to?

The GIUAN belonged to IT.

What cargo was the GIUAN carrying?

The GIUAN was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the GIUAN?

The GIUAN had a tonnage of 2568 tons.

What type of wreck is the GIUAN?

The GIUAN is classified as a carrier.

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