Golden Chance Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Golden chance Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 41.633 S,57 48.14 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -51.693883
  • Longitude: -57.802333
Water Depth 1 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name GOLDEN CHANCE
Type drifter
Flag GB
Length 25.6 m
Width 5.8 m
Orientation 135
Tonnage 90
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 1, 1945
Bottom Texture Gravel
Original Detection Year 1976
Last Detection Year 2021
Original Source other
Surveying Details H6778/68 22.2.71 LIES BEACHED AT CANACHE ENTRANCE, AT THE EXTREME E END OF STANLEY HBR. (CONDEMNED AT STANLEY). 21.5.76 3 MASTED HULK IN 514135S, 574818W. (MS5 PHOT RN END 22/76, DTD 14.3.76, INDEX 1186). NE 1614. 5.10.78 ST SHOWN IN 514138S, 574752W [SAP] ON PHOTPLOT PG 1482 DTD 1978. NC 2550. 23.9.83 NOW SHOWN AS TWO PECKED OUTLINES, PRESUMABLY 'GOLDEN CHANCE' & 'SAMSON', OFF N END OF JETTY & OFF E SIDE. (PHOT 1572, PRINT 0015, HMS ENDURANCE 1/82). WKS HAVE BEEN MOVED TO FACILITATE MOORING OF 'COASTAL 1'. THEY NOW LIE 20MTRS NE & 40MTRS E OF JETTY. (ROYAL ENGINEERS DRAWING DTD MAR '85 [K9165]). INS AS TWO STF, 20MTRS NE & 40MTRS E OF JETTY, ('GOLDEN CHANCE' & 'SAMSON'). NE 2550. 24.10.83 SHOWN AS ST 'WKS' ON NE 2550 & AS ST ON NE 1614. H2316/84 17.9.85 LIES IN 514137.5S, 574752W [SAP], WITH STBD LIST ACROSS THE STERN OF SAMSON [56831], BOWS NW, WHEELHOUSE & FUNNEL STILL REMAIN. SEE PHOTOGRAPH TAKEN FEB 1985. (HMS ENDURANCE, HI 226A). 20.8.09 SHOWN AS ST WKS IN 5141.639S, 5748.118W [WGD] IN CONJUNCTION WITH [56831]. NE 1614. SEP 2022000015525 04.02.22 WK LOCATED IN 5141.633S, 5748.140W [WGD]. (PHOTOPLOT REQUEST, 10447, FALKLAND ISLANDS, PORT STANLEY, DTD 15.12.21). AMEND DW IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Feb 4, 2022

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1914 IN LOWESTOFT. ARRIVED IN FALKLANDS DURING 1940'S TO WORK FOR THE SOUTH ATLANTIC SEALING COMPANY. BROKE ADRIFT IN A GALE IN 1945, & BECAME A TOTAL LOSS AFTER GROUNDING AT ENTRANCE TO THE CANACHE. (FALKLAND ISLAND SHORES).

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FAQ

Where is the GOLDEN CHANCE wreck located?

The GOLDEN CHANCE wreck is located at coordinates 51 41.633 S,57 48.14 W.

How deep is the seabed around the GOLDEN CHANCE?

The seabed around the GOLDEN CHANCE lies at approximately 1 meter deep.

When did the GOLDEN CHANCE sink?

The GOLDEN CHANCE sank on Jan 1, 1945.

When was the wreck of the GOLDEN CHANCE discovered?

The wreck of the GOLDEN CHANCE was discovered in 1976.

What country did the GOLDEN CHANCE belong to?

The GOLDEN CHANCE belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the GOLDEN CHANCE?

The GOLDEN CHANCE had a tonnage of 90 tons.

What type of wreck is the GOLDEN CHANCE?

The GOLDEN CHANCE is classified as a drifter.

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