Gartavon Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Gartavon Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		47 4 N,11 32 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 47.066667
  • Longitude: -11.533333
Water Depth 4700 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name GARTAVON
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 80.5 m
Width 12.5 m
Draught 5.5
Tonnage 1777
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 7, 1939
Original Detection Year 1939
Last Detection Year 1987
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Aug 1, 2014

Surveying Details

H034/39 7.9.39 H034/39 7.9.39 SINKING POSN 470400N, 113200W. (TELEGRAM). 17.7.87 17.7.87 SINKING POSN AS ABOVE PLOTS IN DEPTHS OVER 4600MTRS. (AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES & WW2SL).

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1921 BY H & C GRAYSON. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY GART LINE. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 252NHP. PASSAGE CETTE FOR THE CLYDE. SUNK BY GUNFIRE FROM U-47. (AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES). TORPEDOED. (DODS).

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FAQ

Where is the GARTAVON wreck located?

The GARTAVON wreck is located at coordinates 47 4 N,11 32 W.

How deep is the seabed around the GARTAVON?

The seabed around the GARTAVON lies at approximately 4700 meters deep.

When did the GARTAVON sink?

The GARTAVON sank on Sep 7, 1939.

When was the wreck of the GARTAVON discovered?

The wreck of the GARTAVON was discovered in 1939.

What country did the GARTAVON belong to?

The GARTAVON belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the GARTAVON?

The GARTAVON had a tonnage of 1777 tons.

What type of wreck is the GARTAVON?

The GARTAVON is classified as a steam ship.

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