Monte Gurugu (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Monte gurugu (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 11.092 N,4 25.966 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.184867
  • Longitude: -4.432767
Wreck Depth 37.19 m
Water Depth 43 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MONTE GURUGU (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Sonar Length 73.3
Sonar Width 25.6
Shadow Height 6.7
Orientation 77
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1945
Last Detection Year 2015
Original Source naval vessel
Last Amended Date May 5, 1948

Surveying Details

H0113/45 25.3.45 LARGE OBSTN LOCATED IN 511100N, 042548W. (PLYMOUTH LIST 840/5, 25.3.45). H7034/49 28.11.49 LOCATED IN 511103N, 042545W USING HSA. LEAST E/S DEPTH 20 IN GEN DEPTH 25FMS (POOR TRACE). SWEPT CLEAR BY OROPESA AT 10FMS. (HMS SEAGULL, 28.11.49). INS AS NDW. BR STD. 6.10.72 AMEND TO SW 10FMS. NE 1179. 14.2.73 AMEND TO SW 18.3MTRS. NC 1164. HH100/351/05 16.4.92 WK OF LARGE SS DIVED ON IN 511105.5N, 042600W. POSN BY DECCA. VERY BROKEN UP AND COVERED WITH LARGE SEA ANEMONES. (J HEWITT, 20.3.92). HH090/798/01 30.1.01 EXAM'D 10.11.00 IN 5111.096N, 0425.980W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 35.7 IN GEN DEPTH 43MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 36MTRS, WIDTH 13MTRS. DCS3 HT 6MTRS. LIES 100/280 DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. SEABED RIPPLED SAND. WELL BROKEN UP BUT A LARGE PART APPEARS RELATIVELY INTACT. CLEAR HIGH POINT, POSSIBLE MAST, TO THE W. DEBRIS CLOSE TO WK. RIPPLED SAND EXTENDS S. E/S DEPTH INCONCLUSIVE. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 798). RETAIN AS SW 18.3MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. HH216/400/05 16.6.03 EXAM'D 30.8.02 IN 5111.092N, 0425.967W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 34 IN GEN DEPTH 43MTRS. LENGTH 73MTRS, WIDTH 17MTRS. DCS3 HT 7.8MTRS. NO SCOUR. LIES 090/270 DEGS. (GARDLINE MCA PROJECT 500 SWATHE SURVEY). WELL BROKEN UP, IN THREE MAIN PARTS. AMEND TO WK 34MTRS. BR STD. HH091/158/01 16.7.08 LOCATED 22.6.08 IN 5111.092N, 0425.966W [WGD] USING DPGS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 37.08 IN GEN DEPTH 43.8MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 73.3MTRS, WIDTH 25.6MTRS, HT 6.7MTRS. LIES 077/257 DEGS. MODERATE MAGENTIC ANOMALY. TO BE FURTHER INVESTIGATED. (FUGRO OSAE, HI 1158). IN TWO PARTS WITH LARGER TO THE EAST. QUOTED LENGTH IS OVERALL. NCA. 11.5.16 DIVED JULY 2015, LARGE WELL BROKEN VESSEL, BOILER AND PROPSHAFT LOCATED. QUANTITY OF COAL FOUND. SIZE AND LEVEL OF DAMAGE INDICATE VESSEL LIKELY TO BE

General Comments

SS MONTE GURUGU

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 11.092 N,4 25.966 W
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FAQ

Where is the MONTE GURUGU (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The MONTE GURUGU (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 51 11.092 N,4 25.966 W.

How deep is the MONTE GURUGU (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The MONTE GURUGU (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 37.19 meters and is located at coordinates 51 11.092 N,4 25.966 W.

How deep is the seabed around the MONTE GURUGU (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the MONTE GURUGU (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 43 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the MONTE GURUGU (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the MONTE GURUGU (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1945.

What type of wreck is the MONTE GURUGU (POSSIBLY)?

The MONTE GURUGU (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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