Jean Gougy Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Jean gougy Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 51.803 N,6 24.121 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.863383
  • Longitude: -6.402017
Water Depth 2 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name JEAN GOUGY
Type trawler
Flag FR
Length 35.4 m
Width 7.9 m
Tonnage 246
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 24, 1970
Original Detection Year 1970
Last Detection Year 1978
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 21.2.70 TRAWLER 'JEAN GOUGY' REPORTED MISSING. LAST SEEN AT 8PM 21.2.70 IN 495000N, 070000W. BODY WASHED ASHORE AT ST AGNES, SCILLY ISLES. IDENTIFICATION ON LIFEJACKET WAS 'J GOUGY' D 1715A [NUMBER WAS IN FACT DI 1714]. TRAWLER FEARED LOST WITH CREW OF 14. SEA DROGUE HAS ALSO BEEN WASHED UP, ASSUMED FROM 'JEAN GOUGY'. (LLOYDS REPORT 24, 25 & 26.2.70). NCA YET. TELEGRAM FROM HM COASTGUARD AT ST JUST REPORTED WK OF TRAWLER DISCOVERED NEAR GILLSTONE, SCILLY ISLES, IN 495148N, 062408W. BELIEVED THIS TO BE THE WK OF THE 'JEAN GOUGY'. WK IS LYING ON HER PORT SIDE, HEADING E BY S IN APPROX 2FMS AT LOW WATER. LYONESSE SALVAGE CO. PROCEEDING TO INVESTIGATE WK. (LLOYDS REPORT 201/344 361). NCA. TELEGRAM FROM HM COASTGUARD AT ST JUST. WK HAS BEEN POSITIVELY IDENTIFIED AS THE TRAWLER 'JEAN GOUGY'. WK SMASHED TO PIECES. NAME PLATE REMOVED BEARS THE NAME 'JEAN GOUGY'. CONDENSER REMOVED. (LLOYDS REPORT). NCA. H1270/72 15.9.72 H1270/72 15.9.72 WELL BROKEN UP WRECKAGE IN 20-30FT OF WATER ON ROCKY BOTTOM JUST TO NW OF ROCK SW OF DAISY. BOW SECTION 200YDS NNW IN 60FT OF WATER. (FL LT ROY, RAF SUB AQUA CLUB, 5.9.72). NCA. H2568/71 14.11.73 H2568/71 14.11.73 NOT INVESTIGATED. LOCATED BY DIVERS IN 495146N, 062404W IN ABOUT 5MTRS OF WATER. NCA. POSN FOR FILING ONLY. 10.5.78 10.5.78 BOW SECTION LOCATED APPROX 110MTRS N OF PEDNATHISE HEAD IN 495150.5N, 062405.5W & STEEL PLATES LOCATED BETWEEN DAISY & PEDNATHISE HEAD. (NACSAC EXPEDITION TO SCILLY ISLES REPORT, 1977). NCA.
Last Amended Date Oct 31, 2000
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FAQ

Where is the JEAN GOUGY wreck located?

The JEAN GOUGY wreck is located at coordinates 49 51.803 N,6 24.121 W.

How deep is the seabed around the JEAN GOUGY?

The seabed around the JEAN GOUGY lies at approximately 2 meters deep.

When did the JEAN GOUGY sink?

The JEAN GOUGY sank on Feb 24, 1970.

When was the wreck of the JEAN GOUGY discovered?

The wreck of the JEAN GOUGY was discovered in 1970.

What country did the JEAN GOUGY belong to?

The JEAN GOUGY belonged to FR.

What was the tonnage of the JEAN GOUGY?

The JEAN GOUGY had a tonnage of 246 tons.

What type of wreck is the JEAN GOUGY?

The JEAN GOUGY is classified as a trawler.

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