Gotze Delchev (Probably) Wreck

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Gotze delchev (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		38 7.581 N,13 22.376 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 38.126350
  • Longitude: 13.372933
Wreck Depth 22 m
Water Depth 27 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Low Water Springs
Name GOTZE DELCHEV (PROBABLY)
Type motor vessel
Flag BG
Length 138.7 m
Width 18.3 m
Draught 11.9
Tonnage 8177
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 25, 1973
Original Detection Year 1973
Last Detection Year 2022
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Aug 17, 2022

Surveying Details

30.10.73 SANK AT PALERMO, MASTS VISIBLE. (LLOYDS VOL.214). 23.4.75 WKGE NOT YET REMOVED. SALVORS REPORTED TO BE RECOVERING CARGO & TRYING TO REFLOAT. (LLOYDS VOL.219). 16.6.75 SALVOR ATTEMPTED TO CUT WK INTO FOUR PARTS, BUT UNDERWATER EXPLOSIONS CAUSED DEATH OF TWO DIVERS & SALVAGE WORK STOPPED. (LLOYDS CASUALTY RETURNS APR'75). 26.4.76 WK, WHICH HAD SUNK IN 27MTRS, NOW PARTIALLY SALVAGED DOWN TO A DEPTH OF 18MTRS. FROM DESCRIPTION & PHOTOGRAPHS. POSN 380748N, 132222E. (LL, 24.4.76 & 26.4.76). NCA. HH370/520/03 24.5.96 WK COVERED BY 16MTRS OF WATER LIES 038 DEGS, 315MTRS FROM THE RED LIGHT ON MOLO BERSAGLIERE. (ITALIAN NM I25008, EDN 8/96). PLOTS IN 380739N, 132226E. - NM 2060/96. HH371/520/02 11.10.96 WK 16MTRS SHOWN IN 380732.1N, 132223.4E ON ITALIAN 255. - NM 3295/96. HH371/520/02 30.10.97 DELETE. (ITALIAN 17/17.3/97). AMEND TO DEAD. DELETE. - NM 3938/97.

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1952 BY BURNTISLAND SHIPBUILDING CO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY NAVIGATION MARINE BULGARE. ON PASSAGE FROM VARNA FOR HAIPONG. SANK AT PALERMO FOLLOWING A FREAK STORM WHILE UNDERGOING ENGINE REPAIRS. WHILE WRECK WAS BEING CUT INTO FOUR PARTS FOR REMOVAL, UNDERWATER EXPLOSIONS CAUSED THE DEATH OF TWO DIVERS. (MSD).

General Comments

UK NM 4599/22

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 38 7.581 N,13 22.376 E
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FAQ

Where is the GOTZE DELCHEV (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The GOTZE DELCHEV (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 38 7.581 N,13 22.376 E.

How deep is the GOTZE DELCHEV (PROBABLY) and where exactly is it located?

The GOTZE DELCHEV (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 22 meters and is located at coordinates 38 7.581 N,13 22.376 E.

How deep is the seabed around the GOTZE DELCHEV (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the GOTZE DELCHEV (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 27 meters deep.

When did the GOTZE DELCHEV (PROBABLY) sink?

The GOTZE DELCHEV (PROBABLY) sank on Oct 25, 1973.

When was the wreck of the GOTZE DELCHEV (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the GOTZE DELCHEV (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1973.

What country did the GOTZE DELCHEV (PROBABLY) belong to?

The GOTZE DELCHEV (PROBABLY) belonged to BG.

What cargo was the GOTZE DELCHEV (PROBABLY) carrying?

The GOTZE DELCHEV (PROBABLY) was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the GOTZE DELCHEV (PROBABLY)?

The GOTZE DELCHEV (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 8177 tons.

What type of wreck is the GOTZE DELCHEV (PROBABLY)?

The GOTZE DELCHEV (PROBABLY) is classified as a motor vessel.

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