Gulf Coast Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Gulf coast Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		4 59.291 N,9 2.567 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 4.988183
  • Longitude: -9.042783
Water Depth 4 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name GULF COAST
Type carrier
Flag CY
Length 74.4 m
Width 11.9 m
Draught 4
Sonar Length 67
Sonar Width 24
Orientation 110
Tonnage 1096
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 31, 1976
Original Detection Year 1978
Last Detection Year 2013
Original Source merchant ship
Surveying Details H4863/76 18.4.78 STF PA, LYING NW/SE, BOWS NW, IN 045918N, 090230W. (MV RIVERINA HN DTD 26.2.78). BR STD. 16.4.91 SHOWN IN 045917N, 090233.5W [WGD] ON PHOTOPLOT PG 2002 DTD 13.12.83. NC 1980. HH27/410/03 14.4.4 ST LIES BETWEEN 0459.292N, 0902.564W [WGD] (BOW) AND 0459.281N, 0902.535W (STERN). TWO SEPARATE SURFACING PARTS OF THE SAME WK. PROBABLY STILL CONNECTED UNDER WATER. POSN BY GPS. (HMNLS ROTTERDAM, M4019). RETAIN AS ST IN 0459.287N, 0902.550W [WGD]. BR STD. 17.1.11 LOCATED 29.10.09 IN 0459.291N, 0902.567W [WGD] USING GPS. DRIES IN GEN DEPTH 4MTRS. LENGTH 67MTRS, WIDTH 24MTRS. LIES 110/290 DEGS. DEBRIS ON BEACH BEHIND WK. (AFRICA PARTNERSHIP SURVEY 2009). ONLY BOW AND STERN SHOW. AMEND POSN. BR STD. SEP 2013/000119136 27.6.13 NOT SHOWN ON POST DREDGE SURVEY. (VAN OORD, POST-DREDGE DRAWING DTD 21.5.13, 1:1250). WK WAS REMOVED. (ROS DTD 16.7.13). AMEND DEAD.
Last Amended Date Jun 27, 2013

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1958 BY A & J INGLIS, GLASGOW. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY TAJ SHIPPING CO LTD. PASSAGE ISPWICH FOR TEMA. STRUCK KNIGHT ROCK, 50M FROM SINU (GREENVILLE). PROCEEDED TO SINU, WHERE SHE BERTHED WITH A 15DEG LIST. LATER BEACHED FOLLOWING A FIRE IN NO 1 HOLD. GUTTED WITH FLOODED ENGINE ROOM. ABANDONED AS CTL. (MSD).

General Comments

BOWS W, ONLY BOW & STERN VISIBLE

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FAQ

Where is the GULF COAST wreck located?

The GULF COAST wreck is located at coordinates 4 59.291 N,9 2.567 W.

How deep is the seabed around the GULF COAST?

The seabed around the GULF COAST lies at approximately 4 meters deep.

When did the GULF COAST sink?

The GULF COAST sank on Jul 31, 1976.

When was the wreck of the GULF COAST discovered?

The wreck of the GULF COAST was discovered in 1978.

What country did the GULF COAST belong to?

The GULF COAST belonged to CY.

What cargo was the GULF COAST carrying?

The GULF COAST was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the GULF COAST?

The GULF COAST had a tonnage of 1096 tons.

What type of wreck is the GULF COAST?

The GULF COAST is classified as a carrier.

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