Gudrun Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Gudrun Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 33.47 N,2 32.7 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.557833
  • Longitude: 2.545000
Wreck Depth 31 m
Water Depth 47 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name GUDRUN
Type trawler
Flag BE
Tonnage 273
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 9, 2003
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 2003
Last Detection Year 2004
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Surveying Details HH242/555/06 14.8.03 HH242/555/06 14.8.03 WK OF TRAWLER 'GUDRUN' LOCATED IN 5233.47N, 0232.70E [WGD]. MARKED BY E CARD PILLAR LT BUOY, VQ(3)5S, RACON D, 090DEGS, 200MTRS FROM WK, OR 5233.47N, 0232.877E. (TH FAX DTD 10.8.03). NCA. HH242/555/06 14.8.03 HH242/555/06 14.8.03 TRINITY HOUSE UNABLE TO SWEEP WK TO OBTAIN LEAST DEPTH DUE TO NETS AND ADVISE NO CHART ACTION AT PRESENT UNTIL NETS HAVE BEEN CUT AWAY AND LEAST DEPTH OBTAINED. (DUTY OFFICER, TH/G FURSE TELECON 14.8.03). NCA YET. HH242/555/06 15.8.03 HH242/555/06 15.8.03 ADDITIONAL W CARD PILLAR LT BUOY, VQ(9)10S LAID 270DEGS, 200MTRS FROM WK, OR 5233.470N, 0232.523E. (TH FAX DTD 13.8.03). WZ 1067 ISSUED. NCA. HH242/555/06 26.8.03 HH242/555/06 26.8.03 NO DEFINITIVE DEPTH ACHIEVED. OWNERS HAVE NOT YET REMOVED NETS. (DUTY OFFICER, OCC, TELECON). NCA. HH242/555/06 23.12.03 HH242/555/06 23.12.03 EXAM'D 5.12.03 IN 5233.47N, 0232.70E [WGD]. SWEPT CLEAR 26.6MTRS, FOUL 32.7MTRS. GEN DEPTH 47.6MTRS. (TH, FAX DTD 22.12.03). BUOYS REMAIN MARKING THE WK. (RNW/TH TELECON). INS WK SW 26.5MTRS WITH E & W CARDINAL LT BUOYS. - NM 424/04. HH242/555/06 26.10.04 HH242/555/06 26.10.04 RACON DISCONTINUED FROM 16.11.04. (TH NM 37/04). DELETE RACON. - NM 5304/04. HH242/555/06 10.12.04 HH242/555/06 10.12.04 TWO LIGHTED BUOYS DISCONTINUED. LEAST DEPTH NOW 31.8MTRS. (TH NM 43/04). AMEND WK 31MTRS. DELETE BUOYS. - NM 307/05.
Last Amended Date Dec 16, 2004

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1985. SANK FOLLOWING COLLISION WITH M GENERAL CARGO VESSEL 'REMORA' (1499GT, BUILT 2000). CREW OF 6 RESCUED BY REMORA. (LL).

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FAQ

Where is the GUDRUN wreck located?

The GUDRUN wreck is located at coordinates 52 33.47 N,2 32.7 E.

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

The GUDRUN lies at a depth of about 31 meters and is located at coordinates 52 33.47 N,2 32.7 E.

How deep is the seabed around the GUDRUN?

The seabed around the GUDRUN lies at approximately 47 meters deep.

When did the GUDRUN sink?

The GUDRUN sank on Aug 9, 2003.

When was the wreck of the GUDRUN discovered?

The wreck of the GUDRUN was discovered in 2003.

What country did the GUDRUN belong to?

The GUDRUN belonged to BE.

What was the tonnage of the GUDRUN?

The GUDRUN had a tonnage of 273 tons.

What type of wreck is the GUDRUN?

The GUDRUN is classified as a trawler.

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