Gafsa Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category distributed remains of wreck
Gafsa Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 32.387 N,8 57.507 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.539783
  • Longitude: -8.958450
Water Depth 5 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name GAFSA
Type tanker
Flag GB
Length 106.7 m
Width 15.2 m
Draught 7
Tonnage 3974
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo flammable liquids and gases,oil
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 28, 1917
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 1972
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Last Amended Date Aug 7, 2014

Surveying Details

3.3.71 MAY BE UNKNOWN IN 512924N, 081924W. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). 3.3.71 TORPEDOED 10 MILES SE HALF S OF KINSALE HEAD. (WW1SL). 25.2.72 AFTER BEING TORPEDOED WAS TURNED TOWARDS COAST AND STRUCK IN 513222N, 085728W [OSI] AT HW JUST N OF GALLERY HD ON W SIDE JUST BELOW THE RUINS OF CASTLE STRIPPED BY LOCAL SALVAGE COMPANY. ONLY PART OF KEEL AND STERN REMAINS. (UNDERMARINE OPERATIONS LTD). NCA.

Circumstances of loss

EX-DOMINION. BUILT IN 1902. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY BOWRING & CO. LT. AN ADMIRALTY OILER. FOUR BOILERS, TRIPLE EXAPANSION ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. 1 X 12 PDR STERN GUN. PASSAGE PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS FOR QUEENSTOWN FOR ORDERS. TORPEDOED BY U-57. 7 MEN LOST. (LLWW1, WW1SL, SII).

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FAQ

Where is the GAFSA wreck located?

The GAFSA wreck is located at coordinates 51 32.387 N,8 57.507 W.

How deep is the seabed around the GAFSA?

The seabed around the GAFSA lies at approximately 5 meters deep.

When did the GAFSA sink?

The GAFSA sank on Mar 28, 1917.

When was the wreck of the GAFSA discovered?

The wreck of the GAFSA was discovered in 1917.

What country did the GAFSA belong to?

The GAFSA belonged to GB.

What cargo was the GAFSA carrying?

The GAFSA was carrying flammable liquids and gases,oil.

What was the tonnage of the GAFSA?

The GAFSA had a tonnage of 3974 tons.

What type of wreck is the GAFSA?

The GAFSA is classified as a tanker.

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