Gallier (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Gallier (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 1.577 N,5 40.49 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.026283
  • Longitude: -5.674833
Wreck Depth 10.19 m
Water Depth 13 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name GALLIER (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 117.3 m
Width 16.5 m
Draught 7.9
Orientation 90
Tonnage 4592
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo armament
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 2, 1918
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 2017
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Last Amended Date May 9, 2017

Surveying Details

SANK 7M ENE FROM WOLF ROCK. (WW1SL). 25.9.74 WK REPD LOCATED IN 500150N, 054022W BY CORNISH WRECKING CO. ON 28.7.74. (MR MORTIMER, RECEIVER OF WK, PLYMOUTH) - NCA. H2590/76 22.3.76 NOT FOUND DURING SONAR SEARCH. (HMS HECLA, HI 1A/75). NCA. H2979/74 22.7.76 LARGE WK LOCATED IN 500135N, 054019W USING DECCA. LIES E/W, COVERING A LARGE AREA AND ON ITS SIDE ON FLAT SEABED. UNLIKELY TO BE FOUND WITHOUT THE USE OF A MAGNETOMETER. (E GILES, 1.4.76). NCA YET. HH100/351/08 4.1.94 OLD, WELL BROKEN STEEL WK LOCATED NEAR RUNNEL STONE IN 500134N, 054027W USING DECCA. COVERS A FAIRLY LARGE AREA AND HIGHEST POINT IS BOILER STOOD ON ITS END WITH LEAST DEPTH 15MTRS [HW]. LIES GENERALLY E/W IN GEN DEPTH 17-19MTRS [HW]. CARGO APPEARS TO BE ENTIRELY WW1 3 INCH AMMUNITION MADE IN DUNKIRK IN 1916 AND DESTINED FOR ROMANIA. (G LOCKETT, RNAS CULDROSE, 7.12.93). CHART AS NDW PA. BR STD. SEP 2009000029168 19.6.09 NM ACTION TO INS NDW ON BA 777. - NM BLOCK 3483/09. 9.5.17 M/B DATASET RE-ASSESSED BY BDC 2017: LEAST M/B DEPTH 10.19MTRS IN 5001.577N, 0540.490W [WGD]. NFS. (NETSURVEY, HI 1246). AMEND DW 10.1MTRS IN REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1914 BY ROPNER & SONS LTD, STOCKTON-ON-TEES. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY LLOYD ROYAL BELGE (GT BRITAIN) LTD. THREE BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE LE HAVRE FOR BARRY. TORPEDOED BY U-95. IN BALLAST. (WW1SL & SIBI).

General Comments

NFS

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FAQ

Where is the GALLIER (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The GALLIER (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 50 1.577 N,5 40.49 W.

How deep is the GALLIER (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The GALLIER (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 10.19 meters and is located at coordinates 50 1.577 N,5 40.49 W.

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

The seabed around the GALLIER (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 13 meters deep.

When did the GALLIER (POSSIBLY) sink?

The GALLIER (POSSIBLY) sank on Jan 2, 1918.

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

The wreck of the GALLIER (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1918.

What country did the GALLIER (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The GALLIER (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the GALLIER (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The GALLIER (POSSIBLY) was carrying armament.

What was the tonnage of the GALLIER (POSSIBLY)?

The GALLIER (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 4592 tons.

What type of wreck is the GALLIER (POSSIBLY)?

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

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