Gogovale Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Gogovale Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		57 8 N,16 26 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 57.133333
  • Longitude: -16.433333
Water Depth 1000 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name GOGOVALE
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Tonnage 4586
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 4, 1940
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 1987
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Oct 5, 2004

Surveying Details

H01001/40 19.11.40 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 570800N, 162600W. (OU 6353/40). NO ACTION. SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 565900N, 173800W. (AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES). SEE ALSO KING ALFRED IN SAME POSN CLAIMED TO HAVE BEEN SUNK BY U-52 AT SAME TIME, SAME POSN. 31.7.87 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 570800N, 162600W. (WW2SL).

Circumstances of loss

TORPEDOED BY U-52. (AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES).

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FAQ

Where is the GOGOVALE wreck located?

The GOGOVALE wreck is located at coordinates 57 8 N,16 26 W.

How deep is the seabed around the GOGOVALE?

The seabed around the GOGOVALE lies at approximately 1000 meters deep.

When did the GOGOVALE sink?

The GOGOVALE sank on Aug 4, 1940.

When was the wreck of the GOGOVALE discovered?

The wreck of the GOGOVALE was discovered in 1940.

What country did the GOGOVALE belong to?

The GOGOVALE belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the GOGOVALE?

The GOGOVALE had a tonnage of 4586 tons.

What type of wreck is the GOGOVALE?

The GOGOVALE is classified as a steam ship.

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