Gannet (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Gannet (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 8.64 N,1 46.661 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.144000
  • Longitude: 1.777683
Wreck Depth 17.33 m
Water Depth 24 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name GANNET (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 74.7 m
Width 10.1 m
Draught 5.5
Sonar Length 74.9
Sonar Width 12.3
Shadow Height 5.6
Orientation 43
Tonnage 1127
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 7, 1916
Bottom Texture 6,1,4
Scour Dimensions 193.4,,002.3,014.0
Original Detection Year 1984
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source ship visit/hydrographic note report
Surveying Details HH242/405/02 3.8.94 WK IN 520837.2N, 014647.4E [OGB]. ESTIMATED HT 8MTRS. LENGTH 80MTRS, WIDTH 20MTRS, LIES 045/225 DEGS. (MV BETELGEUSE, HN FOR HI 616). NCA YET. HH090/616/01 9.1.95 EXAM'D 9.8.94 IN 520837.11N, 014646.71E [OGB] USING SYLEDIS [3 LOP]. SWEPT CLEAR 16.2, FOUL 16.5MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 16.6 IN GEN DEPTH 24MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 1MTR. DCS3 HT 8MTRS. LENGTH 70MTRS, WIDTH 15MTRS. LIES 045/225 DEGS. INTACT. (GARDLINE, HI 616). - NM 685/95. SEP 2016/000091759 18.8.17 EXAM'D 15.12.16; IN 5208.640N, 0146.661E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 17.33MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 24MTRS, LENGTH 74.9MTRS, WIDTH 12.3MTRS, HEIGHT 5.6MTRS, ORIENTATION 043/223 DEGS. SCOUR LENGTH 193.38MTRS, 2.32MTRS DEEP, TOWARDS 014DEGS. WRECK IS LARGELY INTACT AND PARTIALLY BURIED. (GARDLINE, HI 1495). AMEND DW 17.3MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Aug 18, 2017

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1879 BY M PEARSE & CO, STOCKTON ON TEES. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE GENERAL STEAM NAVIGATION CO. SINGLE BOILER, COMPOUND EXPANSION ENGINE OF 181HP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE ROTTERDAM FOR LONDON. GENERAL CARGO. STRUCK MINE LAID BY UC6 AND SANK. 8 LOST.

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FAQ

Where is the GANNET (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The GANNET (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 52 8.64 N,1 46.661 E.

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

The GANNET (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 17.33 meters and is located at coordinates 52 8.64 N,1 46.661 E.

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

The seabed around the GANNET (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 24 meters deep.

When did the GANNET (POSSIBLY) sink?

The GANNET (POSSIBLY) sank on Jul 7, 1916.

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

The wreck of the GANNET (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1984.

What country did the GANNET (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The GANNET (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the GANNET (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The GANNET (POSSIBLY) was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the GANNET (POSSIBLY)?

The GANNET (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 1127 tons.

What type of wreck is the GANNET (POSSIBLY)?

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

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