Gulf Express Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Gulf express Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
6 21.074 N,10 47.838 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 6.351233
  • Longitude: -10.797300
Wreck Depth 3.6 m
Water Depth 13 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name GULF EXPRESS
Type motor vessel
Length 46 m
Width 10 m
Sonar Length 63
Sonar Width 14
Shadow Height 9.3
Orientation 95
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 2004
Last Detection Year 2009
Original Source survey vessel
Surveying Details HH427/410/03 24.3.04 WK LOCATED IN 0621.078N, 1047.838W [WGD] USING GPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 4.1MTRS. LENGTH 46MTRS, BEAM 10MTRS. LIES ALONG THE W END OF THE BMC PIER. (HMNLS ROTTERDAM, M4019). INS AS WK 4.1MTRS. BR STD. SEP 2010/000000217500 31.12.10 LOCATED 20.10.09 IN 0621.074N, 1047.838W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 3.67 IN GEN DEPTH 13MTRS. LENGTH 63MTRS, WIDTH 14MTRS, HT 9.33MTRS. LIES 095/275 DEGS. INTACT, ON PORT SIDE WITH BOWS E. LIES ALONG THE S SIDE OF THE HEAD OF BMC PIER. (AFRICAN PARTNERSHIP STATION SURVEY DTD 2009). AMEND WK 3.6MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Dec 31, 2010

General Comments

INTACT, ON PORT SIDE, BOWS E. ?RIG SUPPORT VESSEL

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FAQ

Where is the GULF EXPRESS wreck located?

The GULF EXPRESS wreck is located at coordinates 6 21.074 N,10 47.838 W.

How deep is the GULF EXPRESS and where exactly is it located?

The GULF EXPRESS lies at a depth of about 3.6 meters and is located at coordinates 6 21.074 N,10 47.838 W.

How deep is the seabed around the GULF EXPRESS?

The seabed around the GULF EXPRESS lies at approximately 13 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the GULF EXPRESS discovered?

The wreck of the GULF EXPRESS was discovered in 2004.

What type of wreck is the GULF EXPRESS?

The GULF EXPRESS is classified as a motor vessel.