Gannochy Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Gannochy Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 30.736 N,3 16.541 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.512267
  • Longitude: -3.275683
Wreck Depth 6.5 m
Water Depth 8 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name GANNOCHY
Flag GB
Sonar Length 5
Sonar Width 2
Shadow Height 0.5
Orientation 50
Tonnage 512
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 25, 1958
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1958
Last Detection Year 2006
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Last Amended Date Mar 9, 2006

Surveying Details

6.5.1959 CONL WK BUOY PLACED. DISPERSAL OPERATIONS COMMENCED 6.5.1959 TO 9.10.1959. WK NOT YET SWEPT CLEAR (FEB 1964). DEPTH 25FT BELOW LBD. POSN 533042N, 031630W. (LIVERPOOL WK RECORDS). H1488/58 11.12.58 H1488/58 11.12.58 SUNK IN 533042N, 031631W OR 040DEG 1.03M FROM TONGUE BN. (MERSEY NM 3/58). INS AS DW WITH G CONL LTBUOY GPFL(3)G CLOSE W. - NM 2701/58. H1488/58 2.4.64 H1488/58 2.4.64 NOW WK 4FMS 1FT. DELETE BUOY. (MERSEY NM 3/64). - NMS 664/64 & 1199/64. 26.3.75 26.3.75 NOW WK 7.1MTRS [LAT]. (K3500/KF NO 10). NC 1951. HH206/460/15 9.3.06 HH206/460/15 9.3.06 EXAM'D IN 5330.736N, 0316.541W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 6.58 IN GEN DEPTH 7.9MTRS. (HMSML GLEANER, NH FOR HI 1124). AMEND WK 6.5MTRS. BR STD. HH091/124/01 16.5.06 HH091/124/01 16.5.06 EXAM'D 29.1.06 IN 5330.7364N, 0316.5411W [WGD]. GEN DEPTH 7.90MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 5MTRS, WIDTH 2MTRS, HT 0.52MTRS. LIES 050/230 DEGS. (HMSML GLEANER, HI 1124). ?FRAGMENT OF WRECKAGE. NCA.

Circumstances of loss

DEVELOPED HEAVY LIST AND SANK.

General Comments

?WRECKAGE

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 53 30.736 N,3 16.541 W
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FAQ

Where is the GANNOCHY wreck located?

The GANNOCHY wreck is located at coordinates 53 30.736 N,3 16.541 W.

How deep is the GANNOCHY and where exactly is it located?

The GANNOCHY lies at a depth of about 6.5 meters and is located at coordinates 53 30.736 N,3 16.541 W.

How deep is the seabed around the GANNOCHY?

The seabed around the GANNOCHY lies at approximately 8 meters deep.

When did the GANNOCHY sink?

The GANNOCHY sank on Feb 25, 1958.

When was the wreck of the GANNOCHY discovered?

The wreck of the GANNOCHY was discovered in 1958.

What country did the GANNOCHY belong to?

The GANNOCHY belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the GANNOCHY?

The GANNOCHY had a tonnage of 512 tons.

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