Gresabil Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status lifted
Gresabil Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		1 12.667 N,103 48.65 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 1.211117
  • Longitude: 103.810833
Wreck Depth 11 m
Water Depth 30 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name GRESABIL
Type tug
Flag SG
Tonnage 55
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 12, 1971
Original Detection Year 1971
Last Detection Year 1972
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Jun 12, 2009

Surveying Details

14.12.71 SUNK IN 011240N, 1034839E, WITHIN SINGAPORE HARBOUR LIMITS, IN GEN DEPTH 100FT. LYING UPRIGHT WITH NO VISIBLE SIGNS OF DAMAGE, SALVABLE. (LLOYDS VOL.206) NCA YET. 20.9.72 INS AS WK USC 11MTRS. NC 2015. 29.11.76 NOT SHOWN ON SURVEY [K5056/319]. AMENDED TO DEAD. DELETE. BR STD. 31.12.1972 DATA RE-ASSESSED. LLOYDS REPORT DTD 31.12.1972 STATES VESSEL COMPLETELY SALVED WITH OWNERS OBTAINING QUOTES FOR REPAIR. (LLOYDS VOL.206) AMENDED TO LIFT.

Circumstances of loss

680HP TUG, CAPSIZED AND SANK WHILE TOWING A DERELICT, IN TANDEM WITH ANOTHER TUG. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY ASIA BARGE LTD. (LLOYDS VOL.206)

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FAQ

Where is the GRESABIL wreck located?

The GRESABIL wreck is located at coordinates 1 12.667 N,103 48.65 E.

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

The GRESABIL lies at a depth of about 11 meters and is located at coordinates 1 12.667 N,103 48.65 E.

How deep is the seabed around the GRESABIL?

The seabed around the GRESABIL lies at approximately 30 meters deep.

When did the GRESABIL sink?

The GRESABIL sank on Dec 12, 1971.

When was the wreck of the GRESABIL discovered?

The wreck of the GRESABIL was discovered in 1971.

What country did the GRESABIL belong to?

The GRESABIL belonged to SG.

What was the tonnage of the GRESABIL?

The GRESABIL had a tonnage of 55 tons.

What type of wreck is the GRESABIL?

The GRESABIL is classified as a tug.

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