Gold Shell Wreck

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
Gold shell Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 20.984 N,2 54.005 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.349733
  • Longitude: 2.900083
Water Depth 13 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name GOLD SHELL
Type tanker
Flag GB
Length 137.5 m
Width 18.9 m
Draught 10.4
Tonnage 8208
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo flammable liquids and gases
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 16, 1945
Original Detection Year 1945
Last Detection Year 2025
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Sep 29, 2025

Surveying Details

H02156/45 18.6.45 DW IN 512108N, 025400E, WITH G SPH BUOY FL.G.10S CLOSE NW. (ADMIRALTY). - NM 1680/45. H02156/45 7.11.47 AMEND BUOY TO G CON GP FL(3)G10S WITH INVERTED TRIANGLE TOPMARK. - NM 2923/47. H02156/45 9.11.51 AMEND LT TO GP FL(3)G 20S. (BELGIAN NM 36/61). - NM 2092/51. H3697/52 7.10.55 AMEND TO WK 0.6 MTRS, MARKED BY SAME BUOY. BR STD. H3697/52 10.12.55 AMEND TO WK 2.3 MTRS, MARKED BY BUOY. (HAGUE NM 252/3439/55). AMEND WK 1.25 FMS, WITH BUOY. - NM 2942/55. H02156/45 2.4.58 BUOY DRIFTED 2C E. (OSTEND NM 70/58). NCA. H3697/52 26.11.59 BUOY DRIFTED 0.5C NE. (DDZ 23/59). H02156/45 18.7.60 SALVAGE OPERATIONS. (OSTENDE NM 12/88(T)/60). H02156/45 22.6.61 AMEND TO NDW & DELETE BUOY. (OSTENDE NM 10/77/61). - NM 1364/61. 12.1.73 NDW SHOWN IN 512102N, 025403E [EUR] SHOWN ON BELGIAN 101. BR STD. 23.4.74 NOT SHOWN ON NETH 1035. NCA. 17.6.93 POSN NOW SHOWN AS FOUL ON BELGIUM 102 [1992 EDN]. BR STD. SEP 2010/000138707 15.10.10 SHOWN IN 5120.984N, 0254.005E [WGD] ON BELGIAN 102 [NE 6.10, 1:60,000].

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1931 BY BREMEN VULKAN. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY ANGLO-SAXON PETROLEUM CO. OIL ENGINE OF 714NHP FOR 12.5 KNOTS. MINED. 35 MEN LOST. (DODS).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 20.984 N,2 54.005 E
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FAQ

Where is the GOLD SHELL wreck located?

The GOLD SHELL wreck is located at coordinates 51 20.984 N,2 54.005 E.

How deep is the seabed around the GOLD SHELL?

The seabed around the GOLD SHELL lies at approximately 13 meters deep.

When did the GOLD SHELL sink?

The GOLD SHELL sank on Apr 16, 1945.

When was the wreck of the GOLD SHELL discovered?

The wreck of the GOLD SHELL was discovered in 1945.

What country did the GOLD SHELL belong to?

The GOLD SHELL belonged to GB.

What cargo was the GOLD SHELL carrying?

The GOLD SHELL was carrying flammable liquids and gases.

What was the tonnage of the GOLD SHELL?

The GOLD SHELL had a tonnage of 8208 tons.

What type of wreck is the GOLD SHELL?

The GOLD SHELL is classified as a tanker.

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