Gunnaren Wreck

Field Value
Gunnaren Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		58 44.759 N,3 3.661 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 58.745983
  • Longitude: -3.061017
Water Depth -1 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name GUNNAREN
Type boat
Flag NO
Length 107.9 m
Width 15.3 m
Draught 3.8
Orientation 45
Tonnage 3229
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 19, 1935
Original Detection Year 1935
Last Detection Year 2020
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Mar 26, 2020

Surveying Details

25.2.72 LIES OF W SIDE OF SWONA ISLAND. VERY CLOSE INSHORE FROM A PINNACLE OF ROCK WHICH RIPPED OUT HER BOTTOM. BROKE IN HALF, STERN HALF SWUNG ROUND & CAME TO REST 100 YDS OFFSHORE. PARTS OF WK SHOW AT ANY STATE OF TIDE, BUT MOST HAS BEEN RIPPED AWAY BY SWELL. REMAINS ARE PROP SHAFT, BEARINGS, PARTS OF ENGINE, BOW, STERN & KEEL. (UNDERMARINE OPS LTD). 31.3.80 OBSTN SHOWN IN 584447N, 030334W ON AERIAL PHOTOS. (SORTIE NO.08 74 067 [1974]). INS AS OBP. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

BULT IN 1930 BY AKT. LINHOLMEN-MOTALA, GOTHENBURG. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY A/B TRANSATLANTIC, SWEDEN. OIL ENGINES OF 543 HP. TWIN SCREW. PASSAGE NEW YORK FOR STOCKHOLM. CARGO MAIL AND MIXED. DROVE ASHORE IN THICK FOG. SALVORS DECIDED TO CUT IN TWO IN ATTEMPT TO SAVE THE UNDAMAGED STERN SECTION, BUT GROUND SWELL SET IN AND BROKE VESSEL IN TOW. BOTH SECTIONS LATER LOST.

General Comments

PROP SHAFT, ENGINE, PARTS OF HULL REMAIN

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FAQ

Where is the GUNNAREN wreck located?

The GUNNAREN wreck is located at coordinates 58 44.759 N,3 3.661 W.

When did the GUNNAREN sink?

The GUNNAREN sank on Aug 19, 1935.

When was the wreck of the GUNNAREN discovered?

The wreck of the GUNNAREN was discovered in 1935.

What country did the GUNNAREN belong to?

The GUNNAREN belonged to NO.

What cargo was the GUNNAREN carrying?

The GUNNAREN was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the GUNNAREN?

The GUNNAREN had a tonnage of 3229 tons.

What type of wreck is the GUNNAREN?

The GUNNAREN is classified as a boat.

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