Gardenia Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Gardenia Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 5.344 N,1 30.751 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.089067
  • Longitude: 1.512517
Wreck Depth 28.33 m
Water Depth 35 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name GARDENIA
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 110 m
Width 14.6 m
Draught 7.6
Sonar Length 73.8
Sonar Width 11.4
Shadow Height 8.6
Orientation 88
Tonnage 3745
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo chemicals
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 12, 1940
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions 092.2,,003.0,116.0
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 2018
Original Source unknown
Last Amended Date Sep 13, 2018

Surveying Details

H0308/40 28.3.40 REPD MINED IN 530430N, 013500E. THIS POSN CONSIDERED UNRELIABLE. (C IN C NORE, 15.3.40). - PFNM 775/40. H0953/40 20.2.41 LOCATED IN 530522N, 013037E. LEAST DEPTH 84FT. (HMS FRANKLIN, SEPT/OCT 1940). INS AS WK 14FMS. - NM 350/41. H322/62 4.2.63 H4729/62 A/S CONTACT OBTAINED 2 CABLES SE OF 530524N, 013036E. (HMS SCOTT, 1962) 8.3.72 AMEND TO WK 25MTRS. NC 105. HH090/524/01 9.1.92 EXAM'D 21.7.91 IN 550519.4N, 013051.6E [OGB] USING SYLEDIS. SWEPT CLEAR AT 27.1, FOUL AT 27.3MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 28.3 IN GEN DEPTH 35MTRS. SCOUR 2MTRS DEEP. DCS3 HT 8MTRS, LENGTH 85MTRS, WIDTH 12MTRS. LIES E/W BETWEEN TWO SANDWAVES. (LAND & MARINE, HI 531). BR STD. SEP 2018/000212985 13.9.18 EXAM'D 30.3.18 IN 5305.344N, 0130.751E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 28.33MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 35MTRS, LENGTH 73.8MTRS, WIDTH 11.4MTRS, HEIGHT 8.6MTRS, ORIENTATION 088/268 DEGS. SCOUR DIMENSIONS LENGTH 92.2MTRS, 3MTRS DEEP, TOWARD 116 DEGS. INTACT AND UPRIGHT. (GARDLINE, HI 1515). AMEND TO DW 28MTRS IN REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

MINED WHILE ON PASSAGE CASABLANCA FOR BILLINGHAM AND LEITH. (WW2SL; LLOYDS WAR LOSSES).

General Comments

LIES BETWEEN TWO SANDWAVES

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FAQ

Where is the GARDENIA wreck located?

The GARDENIA wreck is located at coordinates 53 5.344 N,1 30.751 E.

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

The GARDENIA lies at a depth of about 28.33 meters and is located at coordinates 53 5.344 N,1 30.751 E.

How deep is the seabed around the GARDENIA?

The seabed around the GARDENIA lies at approximately 35 meters deep.

When did the GARDENIA sink?

The GARDENIA sank on Mar 12, 1940.

When was the wreck of the GARDENIA discovered?

The wreck of the GARDENIA was discovered in 1940.

What country did the GARDENIA belong to?

The GARDENIA belonged to GB.

What cargo was the GARDENIA carrying?

The GARDENIA was carrying chemicals.

What was the tonnage of the GARDENIA?

The GARDENIA had a tonnage of 3745 tons.

What type of wreck is the GARDENIA?

The GARDENIA is classified as a steam ship.

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