D. A. Gordon Wreck
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Wreck Category | non-dangerous wreck |
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D. a. gordon Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM) |
38 20.28 N,0 22.82 W |
| Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees |
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| Water Depth | 46 m |
| Water Level Effect | always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum | Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name | D. A. GORDON |
| Type | steam ship |
| Flag | GB |
| Tonnage | 2301 |
| Tonnage Type | gross |
| Cargo | ballast |
| Conspic Visual | not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar | not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk | Dec 11, 1917 |
| Original Detection Year | 1917 |
| Last Detection Year | 1984 |
| Original Source | Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports |
| Surveying Details | SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 1.25M ESE OF C DE LAS HUERTAS. (WW1MSL). SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 382200N, 001900W. (LL WW1). H754/18 12.2.18 H754/18 12.2.18 DW [1917] SHOWN IN 382045N, 002245W. (GIBRALTAR). - NM 311/18. H2957/49 19.5.49 H2957/49 19.5.49 NO LONGER CHARTED. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). BR STD. 5.9.84 5.9.84 DW SHOWN IN 382021N, 002245W [EUR] ON US 52080. NCA, NOT CHARTED BY PRIMARY AUTHORITY. |
| Last Amended Date | May 5, 2010 |
Circumstances of loss
PASSAGE MARSAILLES FOR MELLILA. TORPEDOED & SUNK BY SUBMARINE 1.25M ESE FROM CABO DE LAS HUERTAS. ONE CREW MEMBER KILLED. (WW1MSL & LL WW1).
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