Gold Coin Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Gold coin Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 43.942 N,0 34.698 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.732367
  • Longitude: 0.578300
Wreck Depth 15.62 m
Water Depth 17 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name GOLD COIN
Type motor vessel
Flag GR
Length 85 m
Width 12.5 m
Draught 5.5
Sonar Length 50
Sonar Width 50
Shadow Height 1.4
Tonnage 1957
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo foodstuffs: solid
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 4, 1972
Bottom Texture 4,6,7,17
Original Detection Year 1973
Last Detection Year 2015
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Feb 12, 2016

Surveying Details

H2195/73 21.2.73 A WK WAS STRUCK BY THE MV 'DUHALLOW' IN 504350N, 003454E ON 28.1.73. THIS IS THOUGHT TO BE 'GOLD COIN', THOUGH PROBABLE SINKING POSN A GOOD WAY OFF. IDENTITY TO BE CONFIRMED. DRAUGHT OF 'DUHALLOW' ON STRIKING WAS 39FT PLUS PREDICTED TIDE OF 14FT, THEREFORE LEAST DEPTH OVER WK 4FMS. (LLOYDS, P & O, NAVEAM 062/73, TH NM 26/73). INS AS WK 4FMS, MARKED BY G SPH BUOYS, INT QKFLG.10S, RAREFL 070DEGS, 1C & 250DEGS, 1C FROM WK. - NM 517/73. H2195/73 25.2.75 IDENTIFIED AS 'GOLD COIN'. LYING ON STARBOARD SIDE. BOWS TOWARDS FAIRLIGHT. HOLDS EMPTY. (LL, 22.2.73). H2195/73 13.3.73 DEPTH OF WK PROBABLY 30FT LESS TIDE, FROM HULL DAMAGE. (MV 'DUHALLOW', HN DTD 28.1.73). AMEND TO WK 2FMS 4FT [4.9MTRS]. NC 536. H2195/73 22.11.73 TO BE DISPERSED TO 54FT BY RISDON BEAZLEY. (TH LTR, 5.11.73). H2195/73 26.2.74 DISPERSAL OPS IN PROGRESS. (RISDON BEAZLEY, 23.2.74). H2195/73 16.12.74 SWEPT CLEAR 54FT, FOUL 55FT AT MLWS. BUOYS REMOVED. (TH, EAST COWES, TELECON). AMEND TO SW 16.5MTRS. DELETE BUOYS. - NM 53/75. H4959/73 22.4.75 EXAM'D 24.10.74 IN 504355N, 003447E [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 15.6 IN GEN DEPTH 17MTRS. NO SCOUR. WK BROKEN UP. (HMS BEAGLE, HI 55/74). AMEND TO WK 15.6MTRS IN REVISED POSN. - NM 807/75. H4121/76 3.8.76 NOT INVESTIGATED. THV SWEEP CONSIDERED NO BETTER THAN +/- 1.0MTR. CONSIDER THIS CONSISTENT WITH HMS BEAGLE'S LEAST DEPTH 15.6MTRS, WHICH SHOULD BE ACCEPTED. NO FURTHER ACTION CONSIDERED NECESSARY. (SOISS, HI 41/76). NCA. H2195/73 2.1.86 OBJECT RECOVERED BY FV 'JEANIE MARIE', POSSIBLY EXPLOSIVE ORDNANCE, DITCHED ON WK, 084DEGS, 5.5M FROM ROYAL SOVEREIGN LT TWR. NOT BUOYED. (DOVER CG MRCC TLX DTD 16.12.86). 5.7.12 [WGD] POSN: 5043.953N, 0034.686E. SEP 2013/000030456 4.3.13 LOCATED 5.2012 IN 5043.9398N, 0034.7090E [WGD]. AREA OF DEBRIS 80MTRS IN DIAMETER. (GARDLINE ENVIRONMENTAL, S HASTINGS LICENCE AREA 460 SURVEY DTD 5.2012). AMEND POSN. SEP 2015/000083464 12.6.16 LOCATED 22.5.15; IN 5043.942N, 0034.698E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 15.62MTRS, GEN DEPTH 17MTRS. LENGTH 50MTRS, WIDTH 50MTRS, HT 1.4MTRS, ORIENTATION 000/180. WK WELL DISPERSED. NFS. (HI 1475, GARDLINE GEOSURVEY). AMEND DW 15.6MTRS IN REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

28.1.73 EX-EROS. BUILT IN 1952 BY SULZER BROS LTD, POR-BOINES. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY NERIS SHIPPING CO. 8 CYLINDER, TWO STROKE OIL ENGINE OF 1200 BHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE EUROPORT FOR DAKAR. AUTO ALARM RADIO SIGNALS HEARD BY N FORELAND RADIO AND VESSEL PRESUMED TO HAVE SUNK WHEN CARGO SHIFTED IN GALE FORCE WINDS AND HEAVY SEAS. LIFERAFT WITH 5 BODIES RECOVERED BY DOVER LIFEBOAT. WAS NOT LOCATED UNTIL 28.1.73 WHEN SHE WAS STRUCK BY BRITISH BULK CARRIER 'DUHALLOW'.

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FAQ

Where is the GOLD COIN wreck located?

The GOLD COIN wreck is located at coordinates 50 43.942 N,0 34.698 E.

How deep is the GOLD COIN and where exactly is it located?

The GOLD COIN lies at a depth of about 15.62 meters and is located at coordinates 50 43.942 N,0 34.698 E.

How deep is the seabed around the GOLD COIN?

The seabed around the GOLD COIN lies at approximately 17 meters deep.

When did the GOLD COIN sink?

The GOLD COIN sank on Dec 4, 1972.

When was the wreck of the GOLD COIN discovered?

The wreck of the GOLD COIN was discovered in 1973.

What country did the GOLD COIN belong to?

The GOLD COIN belonged to GR.

What cargo was the GOLD COIN carrying?

The GOLD COIN was carrying foodstuffs: solid.

What was the tonnage of the GOLD COIN?

The GOLD COIN had a tonnage of 1957 tons.

What type of wreck is the GOLD COIN?

The GOLD COIN is classified as a motor vessel.

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