British Gunner Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
British gunner Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		61 9 N,12 4 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 61.150000
  • Longitude: -12.066667
Water Depth 1309 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BRITISH GUNNER
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 134.1 m
Width 17.4 m
Draught 10.1
Tonnage 6894
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 24, 1941
Original Detection Year 1941
Last Detection Year 2004
Original Source unknown
Last Amended Date Nov 5, 2014

Surveying Details

H01001/40 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 600900N, 120400W. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED) 24.7.87 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 610900N, 120400W. (WW2SL & AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES) PLOTS IN OVER 1300MTRS. 10.7.04 MASTER'S POSN: 6109.0N, 1204.0W. POSN ALSO GIVEN AS 6107.0N, 1310.0W, AND PRESUMED SUNK, ABANDONED & LAST SEEN IN 6116.0N, 1220.0W. (LL WW2)

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1922 BY SWAN, HUNTER & WIGHAM RICHARDSON. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY BRITISH TANKER CO. TURBINE ENGINES OF 642NHP. PASSAGE SWANSEA TO ARUBA. TORPEDOED & SUNK BY U-97. (DODS & AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES) 3 OF 47 CREW LOST. (LL WW2)

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FAQ

Where is the BRITISH GUNNER wreck located?

The BRITISH GUNNER wreck is located at coordinates 61 9 N,12 4 W.

How deep is the seabed around the BRITISH GUNNER?

The seabed around the BRITISH GUNNER lies at approximately 1309 meters deep.

When did the BRITISH GUNNER sink?

The BRITISH GUNNER sank on Feb 24, 1941.

When was the wreck of the BRITISH GUNNER discovered?

The wreck of the BRITISH GUNNER was discovered in 1941.

What country did the BRITISH GUNNER belong to?

The BRITISH GUNNER belonged to GB.

What cargo was the BRITISH GUNNER carrying?

The BRITISH GUNNER was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the BRITISH GUNNER?

The BRITISH GUNNER had a tonnage of 6894 tons.

What type of wreck is the BRITISH GUNNER?

The BRITISH GUNNER is classified as a steam ship.

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