Guernsey Coast Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Guernsey coast Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 7.308 N,1 38.862 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.121800
  • Longitude: -1.647700
Wreck Depth 44 m
Water Depth 58 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name GUERNSEY COAST
Type carrier
Flag GB
Length 63.8 m
Width 10.1 m
Draught 4.1
Sonar Length 73
Sonar Width 12
Shadow Height 5.4
Orientation 45
Tonnage 646
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo foodstuffs: solid,general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 6, 1964
Original Detection Year 1984
Last Detection Year 2005
Original Source survey vessel
Surveying Details HH090/588/01 28.6.94 EXAM'D 11.7.93 IN 500718.7N, 013851.4W [WGD] USING HYPERFIX [4 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 46.2 IN GEN DEPTH 58MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 5.4MTRS. LENGTH 73MTRS, WIDTH 12MTRS, LIES 045/225DEGS. SITTING UPRIGHT ON SEABED. (NP 1008, HI 588). BR STD. HH226/410/03 14.3.95 WK 44MTRS IN 500722N, 013847W [EUR]. (FRENCH NM 95 08 18). AMEND TO WK 44MTRS, RETAIN POSN. BR STD. 16.11.98 EUR POSN: 500720.5N, 013846.5W. NC 2613. HH100/351/15 28.9.99 LARGE WK, COMPLETELY UPRIGHT AND INTACT ALTHOUGH NO MAST OR POSTS STANDING. BOWS E. STERN ACCOMMODATION REMAINS INTACT. VERY LARGE 'V' SHAPED HOLE IN THE PORT SIDE OF THE WK IMMEDIATELY FWD OF THE ACCOMMODATION. EXTENDS FROM KEEL TO UPPERDECK, CONSISTENT WITH COLLISION DAMAGE. SUGGESTS THE VESSEL WAS STRUCK AT RIGHT ANGLES. DECK HOUSING AMIDSHIPS IS PRESENT, ALTHOUGH THE BRIDGE HAS COLLAPSED FWD. BOW SECTION IS INTACT. GENERAL CONDITION OF THIS 4 HOLD VESSEL IS VERY GOOD, SUGGESTING THAT IT SANK POST WW2. PROBABLY IN THE 1960S OR 1970S. NO CARGO. (D C WENDES). NCA. HH226/410/06 1.8.01 DIVED IN 5007.26N, 0138.76W [OGB]. CONSTRUCTION AND GOOD CONDITION SUGGEST POST-WWII SINKING DATE. DIESEL ENGINE AFT. ALL MASTS COLLAPSED. STANDS 14MTRS HIGH IN 63MTRS. (D C WENDES). HH100/351/19 24.10.02 DIVED IN LISTED POSN. A COMPLETELY INTACT WK WITH ENGINES AFT AND BRIDGE MIDSHIPS. HAS THE APPEARANCE OF A POST-WAR COASTER. (N R CHIPCHASE). NCA. HH100/351/19 4.4.03 THIS COULD BE 'GUERNSEY COAST'. (N R CHIPCHASE). NCA. 28.4.05 CONFIRMED THAT THIS IS 'GUERNSEY COAST'. (D C WENDES, PERSONAL VISIT). NCA. 4.12.12 [WGD] POSN: 5007.308N, 0138.862W.
Last Amended Date Dec 4, 2012

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1938 BY ARDROSSAN DOCKYARD LTD, ARDROSSAN. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY BRITISH CHANNEL ISLANDS SHIPPING CO LTD. 6 CYLINDER, 4 STROKE OIL ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY AFT. PASSAGE GUERNSEY FOR SHOREHAM. CARGO 46800 TRAYS OF TOMATOES. SANK FOLLOWING COLLISION IN THICK FOG WITH LIBERIAN SS CATCHER. ONE MAN LOST. (MSD).

General Comments

UPRIGHT & INTACT, BOWS E

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FAQ

Where is the GUERNSEY COAST wreck located?

The GUERNSEY COAST wreck is located at coordinates 50 7.308 N,1 38.862 W.

How deep is the GUERNSEY COAST and where exactly is it located?

The GUERNSEY COAST lies at a depth of about 44 meters and is located at coordinates 50 7.308 N,1 38.862 W.

How deep is the seabed around the GUERNSEY COAST?

The seabed around the GUERNSEY COAST lies at approximately 58 meters deep.

When did the GUERNSEY COAST sink?

The GUERNSEY COAST sank on Aug 6, 1964.

When was the wreck of the GUERNSEY COAST discovered?

The wreck of the GUERNSEY COAST was discovered in 1984.

What country did the GUERNSEY COAST belong to?

The GUERNSEY COAST belonged to GB.

What cargo was the GUERNSEY COAST carrying?

The GUERNSEY COAST was carrying foodstuffs: solid,general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the GUERNSEY COAST?

The GUERNSEY COAST had a tonnage of 646 tons.

What type of wreck is the GUERNSEY COAST?

The GUERNSEY COAST is classified as a carrier.

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