Guyona Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Guyona Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 21.443 N,2 24.372 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.357383
  • Longitude: -2.406200
Wreck Depth 40 m
Water Depth 51 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name GUYONA
Type fishing vessel
Flag GB
Length 13.1 m
Width 4 m
Draught 2.1
Tonnage 34
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 24, 2008
Original Detection Year 2008
Last Detection Year 2010
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Jul 7, 2010

Surveying Details

30.6.08 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 4920.9N, 0223.7W. (LL, 26.6.08) RNW REQUESTED TO ASK ST PETER PORT RADIO FOR FURTHER INFO. 9.7.08 POSN WAS OBTAINED FROM VESSEL'S MOB GUARDIAN MAN OVERBOARD & VESSEL LOCATER ALERT SYSTEM. EXACT SINKING POSN NOT KNOWN. GEN DEPTH 50MTRS, NOT CONSIDERED A DANGER TO NAVIGATION. SUGGESTED CONTACT GUERNSEY HBR MASTER TO SEEK FURTHER INFO. (G FURSE/ ST PETER PORT RADIO TELECON 9.7.08) TELEPHONE CALLS 9/10.7.08 & E-MAIL 10.7.08 TO GUERNSEY HBR MASTER. SEP 2008/000059095 11.7.08 NO MORE INFORMATION AVAILABLE AT PRESENT. (TONY PATTIMORE, ASSISTANT HBR MASTER, GUERNSEY, E-MAIL DTD 10.7.08) INS AS WK USC PA 40MTRS. - NM 4479/08. SEP 2010/000108802 5.7.10 DIVED & FOUND IN 4921.443N, 0224.372 [WGD] (POSN OF BOW), STANDING UPRIGHT, HT 8MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 60MTRS. BOWS FACING NW. (MR PRICE, TELECOM DTD 5.7.10). REQUEST CINC. AMEND TO WK USC 40MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

4.7.08 EX- LOUISE M, BUILT 1982 BY BIRKENHEAD PRECISION ENGINEERING. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY RUSSELL PASSMORE, BRIXHAM. SNAGGED GEAR ON THE SEABED, CAPSIZED & SANK 5M SSW OF SARK. CREW OF 3 RESCUED. (FISHING NEWS, 4.7.08 & FISHING VESSELS OF BRITAIN & IRELAND)

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FAQ

Where is the GUYONA wreck located?

The GUYONA wreck is located at coordinates 49 21.443 N,2 24.372 W.

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

The GUYONA lies at a depth of about 40 meters and is located at coordinates 49 21.443 N,2 24.372 W.

How deep is the seabed around the GUYONA?

The seabed around the GUYONA lies at approximately 51 meters deep.

When did the GUYONA sink?

The GUYONA sank on Jun 24, 2008.

When was the wreck of the GUYONA discovered?

The wreck of the GUYONA was discovered in 2008.

What country did the GUYONA belong to?

The GUYONA belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the GUYONA?

The GUYONA had a tonnage of 34 tons.

What type of wreck is the GUYONA?

The GUYONA is classified as a fishing vessel.

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