Golfstrom Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Golfstrom Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 30.172 N,6 4.001 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.502867
  • Longitude: -6.066683
Wreck Depth 77 m
Water Depth 85 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name GOLFSTROM
Type motor vessel
Length 61.6 m
Width 9.8 m
Draught 4
Sonar Length 134
Sonar Width 58
Shadow Height 8.8
Orientation 154
Tonnage 499
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo timber
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 23, 1984
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1984
Last Detection Year 2013
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Feb 14, 2014

Surveying Details

30.11.84 BELIEVED SUNK IN 503054N, 060512W. (LL 26.11.84). H5279/77 27.12.84 LOCATED 3.12.84 IN 503009N, 060357W [OGB] IN GEN DEPTH 85MTRS BY THV WINSTON CHURCHILL. LIES ON ITS SIDE, ORIENTATED E/W. LEAST E/S DEPTH 77.3MTRS. (TH, HARWICH). BR STD. HH090/499/01 30.1.91 LOCATED 25.5.90 IN 503007N, 060354W [OGB]. ESTIMATED LEAST DEPTH 82 IN GEN DEPTH 85MTRS. DCS3 HT 3MTRS, LENGTH 25MTRS. LIES 120/300 DEG. SEPARATE WRECKAGE LIES TO NW OF WK. NFS. (THMR LTD, HI 499). NCA YET. HH090/499/02 18.7.91 EXAM'D 19.5.91 IN 503008N, 060356W [OGB] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 74.3 IN GEN DEPTH 85.5MTRS. DCS3 HT 9.6MTRS, LENGTH 70MTRS, WIDTH 20MTRS. BROKEN UP AND PARTLY BURIED. ORIENTATED 020/200 DEG. SEPARATE PIECE WKGE, 20 X 20MTRS, STANDING 6.2MTRS HIGH LIES 90MTRS NNE OF MAIN WK WHICH IS APPARENTLY UPRIGHT. NO SCOUR. (NP 1008, HI 527). BR STD. 7.2.14 EXAM'D 2.12.13 IN 5030.172N, 0604.001W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 76.7 IN GEN DEPTH 85.5MTRS. NO SCOUR. IN TWO PARTS COVERING LENGTH 154MTRS, WIDTH 58MTRS, HT 8.8MTRS. PARTS LIES ALONG 154/334 DEGS. SMALLER, NORTHER PORTION LIES IN 5030.211N, 0604.061W WITH LEAST DEPTH 79.57MTRS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. (MMT, HI 1415). AMEND WK 76MTRS IN REVISED POSN. 14.2.14 LEAST M/B DEPTH 77.18MTRS. (SDC BATHY, HI 1415). AMEND WK 77MTRS.

Circumstances of loss

EX-ADELHEID SIBUM '64. BUILT BY JANSEN MARTIN, LEER. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY RICHARD GARBERS, HAMBURG. OIL ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE AVEIRO FOR MOSTYN. REPORTED WITH SEVERE LIST AFTER CARGO SHIFTED IN HEAVY SEAS. WAS ABANDONED BY CREW AND LATER SANK.

General Comments

IN TWO PARTS, DIMENSIONS ARE TOTAL

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 50 30.172 N,6 4.001 W
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FAQ

Where is the GOLFSTROM wreck located?

The GOLFSTROM wreck is located at coordinates 50 30.172 N,6 4.001 W.

How deep is the GOLFSTROM and where exactly is it located?

The GOLFSTROM lies at a depth of about 77 meters and is located at coordinates 50 30.172 N,6 4.001 W.

How deep is the seabed around the GOLFSTROM?

The seabed around the GOLFSTROM lies at approximately 85 meters deep.

When did the GOLFSTROM sink?

The GOLFSTROM sank on Nov 23, 1984.

When was the wreck of the GOLFSTROM discovered?

The wreck of the GOLFSTROM was discovered in 1984.

What cargo was the GOLFSTROM carrying?

The GOLFSTROM was carrying timber.

What was the tonnage of the GOLFSTROM?

The GOLFSTROM had a tonnage of 499 tons.

What type of wreck is the GOLFSTROM?

The GOLFSTROM is classified as a motor vessel.

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