Gafsa (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Gafsa (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 29.43 N,8 19.44 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.490500
  • Longitude: -8.324000
Water Depth 86 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name GAFSA (POSSIBLY)
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
Bottom Texture Mud
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 2005
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Surveying Details SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 10M SE HALF S FROM KINSALE HEAD. (WW1SL). SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 8M S BY E OF OLD KINSALE HEAD. (LL WW2). H0109/45 POSN 512924N, 081924W. GAVE OFF OIL. (W APP LIST). AUBD W1123/106 WRECK PA. 5.2.71 INS AS NDW PA IN 512924N, 081924W [OSI]. NE 1824B. 2.6.05 EUT POSN: 5129.430N, 0819.440W. NE 1765.
Last Amended Date Jul 29, 2014

Circumstances of loss

EX- DOMINION. BUILT IN 1902. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY BOWRING & CO. LT. AN ADMIRALTY OILER. FOUR BOILERS, 3 CYLINDER TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. 1 X 12 PDR STERN GUN. PASSAGE PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS FOR QUEENSTOWN FOR ORDERS. TORPEDOED BY GERMAN SUBMARINE U 57. 7 OF 39 CREW LOST. (LLWW1, WW1SL, SII).

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FAQ

Where is the GAFSA (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The GAFSA (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 51 29.43 N,8 19.44 W.

How deep is the seabed around the GAFSA (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the GAFSA (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 86 meters deep.

When did the GAFSA (POSSIBLY) sink?

The GAFSA (POSSIBLY) sank on Mar 28, 1917.

When was the wreck of the GAFSA (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the GAFSA (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1917.

What country did the GAFSA (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The GAFSA (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the GAFSA (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The GAFSA (POSSIBLY) was carrying flammable liquids and gases,oil.

What was the tonnage of the GAFSA (POSSIBLY)?

The GAFSA (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 3974 tons.

What type of wreck is the GAFSA (POSSIBLY)?

The GAFSA (POSSIBLY) is classified as a tanker.

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