Goncalo Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Goncalo Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		2 20.343 S,44 14.327 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -2.339050
  • Longitude: -44.238783
Water Depth 5 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Low Water Springs
Name GONCALO
Type motor vessel
Flag BR
Length 99.7 m
Width 15.2 m
Draught 4.9
Tonnage 2025
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo granular or powdery material
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 1, 1966
Original Detection Year 1967
Last Detection Year 1987
Original Source merchant ship
Last Amended Date Apr 11, 1990

Surveying Details

H755/59 22.9.67 H755/59 22.9.67 ST IN 022030S, 441315W. (MV HEMIMACTRA HN). - NM 1794/67. H755/59 21.11.67 H755/59 21.11.67 NAME GIVEN TO ST IN SLIGHTLY DIFFERENT POSN. (RIO NM 106/67). NCA. H5367/68 14.1.70 H5367/68 14.1.70 ST SHOWN IN 022030S, 441430W ON BRAZILIAN 400,500. - NM BLOCK 1960/69. H755/59 18.10.74 H755/59 18.10.74 NOW STATED TO BE DW. (BRAZILIAN NM 152/74). BR STD. 11.8.79 11.8.79 SHOWN IN 022021S, 441420W ON BRAZILIAN 411 [1976 EDN]. INS IN 022023S, 441430W ON NC 535. 11.4.90 11.4.90 SHOWN IN 022020S, 441419W [COA] ON BRAZILIAN 411 [1987 EDN]. NC 535.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1942 BY NORFOLK NAVY YARD, PORTSMOUTH, VA. RAN AGROUND OFF ILHA DE SANTANA. PASSAGE RECIFE FOR SAO LUIZ. AFTER BEING REFLOATED LATER THE SAME DAY, HER HOLDS BECAME FLOODED, SHE WAS ABANDONED & EVENTUALLY SANK THE FOLLOWING DAY ON BANCO DAS ALMAS. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY COMERCIO E TRANSPORTES MUCURIPE, SA. (MSD)

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FAQ

Where is the GONCALO wreck located?

The GONCALO wreck is located at coordinates 2 20.343 S,44 14.327 W.

How deep is the seabed around the GONCALO?

The seabed around the GONCALO lies at approximately 5 meters deep.

When did the GONCALO sink?

The GONCALO sank on Sep 1, 1966.

When was the wreck of the GONCALO discovered?

The wreck of the GONCALO was discovered in 1967.

What country did the GONCALO belong to?

The GONCALO belonged to BR.

What cargo was the GONCALO carrying?

The GONCALO was carrying granular or powdery material.

What was the tonnage of the GONCALO?

The GONCALO had a tonnage of 2025 tons.

What type of wreck is the GONCALO?

The GONCALO is classified as a motor vessel.

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