Gainsborough Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Gainsborough Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 58.615 N,0 1.295 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.976917
  • Longitude: 0.021583
Water Depth 24 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name GAINSBOROUGH
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 70.1 m
Width 9.2 m
Draught 5.1
Tonnage 1080
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo personnel,general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 27, 1883
Original Detection Year 1883
Last Detection Year 1979
Original Source other
Surveying Details 4.8.72 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 9M SSE OF FLAMBOROUGH HD. (GRIMSBY LOSS LIST). NCA, POSN 535836N, 000124E FOR FILING ONLY. H5084/77 21.3.80 NOT FOUND. (SOISS, HI 64/79). AMENDED TO DEAD. NCA. SEP 2021/000166150 25.6.21 NOT LOCATED BY M/B SURVEY (2020) (CLINTON MARINE SURVEY AB, HI 1587). NFA.
Last Amended Date Jun 9, 2009

Circumstances of loss

BUILT 1881 BY EARLES SHIPBUILDING & ENGINEERING CO. LTD., HULL, WITH AFT STEAM COMPOUND ENGINE OF 150NHP, 1 DOUBLE BOILER, SINGLE SHAFT. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY MANCHESTER, SHEFFIELD & LINCOLNSHIRE RAILWAY CO. ON PASSAGE HAMBURG TO GRIMSBY. SANK, FOLLOWING A COLLISION WITH SUNDERLAND REGISTERED SS WEAR, 9M SSE OF FLAMBOROUGH HD. 7 PASSENGERS & 23 CREW RESCUED BY SS WEAR. (DODS, GRIMSBY LOSS LIST, SISI, C RACEY)

General Comments

See Also: 9003

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FAQ

Where is the GAINSBOROUGH wreck located?

The GAINSBOROUGH wreck is located at coordinates 53 58.615 N,0 1.295 E.

How deep is the seabed around the GAINSBOROUGH?

The seabed around the GAINSBOROUGH lies at approximately 24 meters deep.

When did the GAINSBOROUGH sink?

The GAINSBOROUGH sank on Dec 27, 1883.

When was the wreck of the GAINSBOROUGH discovered?

The wreck of the GAINSBOROUGH was discovered in 1883.

What country did the GAINSBOROUGH belong to?

The GAINSBOROUGH belonged to GB.

What cargo was the GAINSBOROUGH carrying?

The GAINSBOROUGH was carrying personnel,general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the GAINSBOROUGH?

The GAINSBOROUGH had a tonnage of 1080 tons.

What type of wreck is the GAINSBOROUGH?

The GAINSBOROUGH is classified as a steam ship.

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