Gadsby Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Gadsby Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 25.54 N,6 8.09 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.425667
  • Longitude: -6.134833
Wreck Depth 88 m
Water Depth 108 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name GADSBY
Type merchant vessel
Flag GB
Tonnage 3497
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 1, 1915
Original Detection Year 1915
Last Detection Year 2001
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Last Amended Date Oct 6, 1995

Surveying Details

SUNK 33 MILES SSW FROM WOLF ROCK. (WW1 SL). MAY BE UNKNOWN WK [21661] IN 492900N 060900W. 31.10.75 31.10.75 INS AS USC PA 48FMS IN 492600N, 060800W. NE 2649. 24.4.78 24.4.78 AMEND TO USC PA 88MTRS. NC 2565. 17.5.88 17.5.88 LISTED AS USC PD 88.0 MTRS IN 492600N, 060800W. POSN IS MORE LIKELY TO BE PD THAN PA. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1987). AMEND TO USC PD 88MTRS. NC 2644. H4226/85 24.1.89 H4226/85 24.1.89 NOW IN 492536N, 060800W [EUR]. (EPSHOM 26.10.88). AMEND POSN. BR STD. HH090/637/01 HH090/637/01 NOT LOCATED. DISPROVED. (HMS ROEBUCK, HI 637). DELETED. AMENDED TO DEAD. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

CAPTURED, THEN SUNK BY TORPEDOES FROM GERMAN SUBMARINE 33 MILES SSW FROM WOLF ROCK. (WW1 SL).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 49 25.54 N,6 8.09 W
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FAQ

Where is the GADSBY wreck located?

The GADSBY wreck is located at coordinates 49 25.54 N,6 8.09 W.

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

The GADSBY lies at a depth of about 88 meters and is located at coordinates 49 25.54 N,6 8.09 W.

How deep is the seabed around the GADSBY?

The seabed around the GADSBY lies at approximately 108 meters deep.

When did the GADSBY sink?

The GADSBY sank on Jul 1, 1915.

When was the wreck of the GADSBY discovered?

The wreck of the GADSBY was discovered in 1915.

What country did the GADSBY belong to?

The GADSBY belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the GADSBY?

The GADSBY had a tonnage of 3497 tons.

What type of wreck is the GADSBY?

The GADSBY is classified as a merchant vessel.

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