Where is the GJAFAR wreck located?

The GJAFAR wreck is located at coordinates 63 49.75 N,22 26 W.

How deep is the seabed around the GJAFAR?

The seabed around the GJAFAR lies at approximately 8 meters deep.

The GJAFAR sank on Feb 22, 1973.

The wreck of the GJAFAR was discovered in 1973.

The GJAFAR had a tonnage of 199 tons.

The GJAFAR is classified as a trawler.

Field	Value
Wreck Category	wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status	Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Gjafar Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM)	63 49.75 N,22 26 W
Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees	Latitude: 63.829167 Longitude: -22.433333
Water Depth	8 m
Water Level Effect	covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum	Mean Low Water Springs
Name	GJAFAR
Type	trawler
Flag	IS
Tonnage	199
Tonnage Type	gross
Conspic Visual	not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar	not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk	Feb 22, 1973
Bottom Texture	Rock
Original Detection Year	1973
Last Detection Year	2000
Original Source	Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details	23.2.73 VESSEL AGROUND IN APPROACHES TO GRINDAVIK HBR. (LLOYDS VOL.211). NCA, POSN 634945N, 222600W FOR FILING ONLY. 13.5.81 NOT SHOWN ON ICELANDIC CHART 31 [1981 EDN, 3RD SCALE, 1:300,000,]. NCA. 4.9.06 NOT SHOWN ON ICELANDIC 314 [APR '00 EDN, LARGEST SCALE]. SOURCE DATA DIAGRAM SHOWS AREA SURVEYED 1974. AMENDED TO DEAD. BA 2743 [APR '05 EDN].
Last Amended Date	Sep 4, 2006

VESSEL REPORTEDLY AGROUND IN APPROACHES TO GRINDAVIK HARBOUR. SALVAGE ATTEMPTS ABANDONED, CONSIDERED A TOTAL LOSS. CREW RESCUED. (LLOYDS VOL.211).

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