Gainsborough (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Gainsborough (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 58.498 N,0 2.979 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.974967
  • Longitude: 0.049650
Water Depth 21 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name GAINSBOROUGH (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 70.1 m
Width 9.2 m
Draught 5.1
Tonnage 1081
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 1980
Original Source other
Surveying Details H2534/74 4.1.80 BAD OBSTN (WK) REPD IN 535829N, 000305E. POSN BY DECCA. (KINGFISHER BOOK OF TOWS, VOL 1). NCA, POSN FOR FILING ONLY, COULD POSSIBLY BE GAINSBOROUGH SEE [67205]. 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: 67205

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FAQ

Where is the GAINSBOROUGH (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The GAINSBOROUGH (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 53 58.498 N,0 2.979 E.

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

The seabed around the GAINSBOROUGH (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 21 meters deep.

When did the GAINSBOROUGH (POSSIBLY) sink?

The GAINSBOROUGH (POSSIBLY) sank on Dec 27, 1883.

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

The wreck of the GAINSBOROUGH (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1883.

What country did the GAINSBOROUGH (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The GAINSBOROUGH (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the GAINSBOROUGH (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The GAINSBOROUGH (POSSIBLY) was carrying personnel,general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the GAINSBOROUGH (POSSIBLY)?

The GAINSBOROUGH (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 1081 tons.

What type of wreck is the GAINSBOROUGH (POSSIBLY)?

The GAINSBOROUGH (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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