Gwendoline Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Gwendoline Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 41.473 S,57 50.884 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -51.691217
  • Longitude: -57.848067
Wreck Depth 2.3 m
Water Depth 6 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name GWENDOLINE
Type sailing vessel
Length 35.1 m
Sonar Length 33.3
Sonar Width 7.9
Shadow Height 3.2
Orientation 120
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Bottom Texture Mud
Original Detection Year 1985
Last Detection Year 2013
Original Source naval vessel
Last Amended Date Oct 22, 2013

Surveying Details

H2316/84 9.4.85 WK OF WOODEN BARGE, SUNK LATE 1960'S, LOCATED IN 514128S, 575038W [SAP]. LEAST DEPTH BY DIVER 2.3MTRS. (HMS ENDURANCE, HI 226). - NM 1080/85. H2316/84 17.9.85 EXAM'D 21.2.85 IN 514128S, 575038W [SAP] USING TRISPONDER [2 LOP]. LEAST DEPTH BY DIVER 2.3 IN GEN DEPTH 6MTRS. WOODEN HULL IS UPRIGHT, COMPLETE & LYING NW/SE. ABOUT 30-35MTRS LONG WITH MUCH KELP ATTACHED. (HMS ENDURANCE, HI 226A). NFA. 20.8.09 [WGD] POSN: 5141.480S, 5750.886W. NE 1614. 8.6.10 LOCATED IN 5141.478S, 5750.876W [WGD]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 2.0MTRS. LENGTH 40MTRS, WIDTH 7MTRS. LIES 110/290 DEGS. (HMS ENDURANCE, HI 1234). RETAIN WK 2.3MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. 22.10.13 EXAM'D 31.1.13 IN 5141.473S, 5750.884W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 2.30 IN GEN DEPTH 6.0MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 33.31MTRS, WIDTH 7.91MTRS, HT 3.21MTRS. LIES 120/300 DEGS WITH BOWS NNW. DEGRADED WITH NO DEBRIS. (FLEET HM UNIT, HI 1411). INTACT, UPRIGHT. AMEND POSN.

Circumstances of loss

CONDEMNED SCHOONER, PREVIOUSLY LORD CAERNARVON'S PRIVATE YACHT, USED AS A LIGHTER UNTIL SWAMPED & SUNK IN LATE 1960'S.

General Comments

WOODEN HULL, INTACT & UPRIGHT, BOWS NNE, KELP ON WK

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FAQ

Where is the GWENDOLINE wreck located?

The GWENDOLINE wreck is located at coordinates 51 41.473 S,57 50.884 W.

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

The GWENDOLINE lies at a depth of about 2.3 meters and is located at coordinates 51 41.473 S,57 50.884 W.

How deep is the seabed around the GWENDOLINE?

The seabed around the GWENDOLINE lies at approximately 6 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the GWENDOLINE discovered?

The wreck of the GWENDOLINE was discovered in 1985.

What type of wreck is the GWENDOLINE?

The GWENDOLINE is classified as a sailing vessel.

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