Garthclyde Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Garthclyde Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 53.736 N,5 34.942 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.895600
  • Longitude: -5.582367
Water Depth 73 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name GARTHCLYDE
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 85.4 m
Width 12.7 m
Draught 5.8
Tonnage 2124
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 15, 1917
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 2005
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Last Amended Date Aug 1, 2014

Surveying Details

SUNK 12M W 0.25 S FROM THE LIZARD. (WW1SL). H2537/28 27.8.28 H2537/28 27.8.28 NCA. H1128/63 12.3.63 H1128/63 12.3.63 INS AS NDW. [POSN NOT QUOTED]. NC 2644. 22.6.70 22.6.70 NOT SHOWN ON ANY CHART. H2590/76 17.3.76 H2590/76 17.3.76 NOT FOUND DURING SIDESCAN SWEEP. (HMS HECLA, HI 1A/75). H2979/74 22.3.78 H2979/74 22.3.78 TWO FFS REPD IN 495342N, 053447W [OGB] AND 495342N, 053500W [OGB]. POSNS BY DECCA. (E GILES, 16.5.77). CHART AS NDW PA IN 495342N, 053453W [MID-POINT]. NC 2565. HH091/059/01 1.4.05 HH091/059/01 1.4.05 NOT LOCATED, DISPROVED. (GARDLINE, HI 1059). AMEND DEAD. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE 18M S OF PENZANCE WHILST EN ROUTE FROM CLYDE TO BORDEAUX. (LL WW1). TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE 12M W 0.25 S FROM THE LIZARD. (WW1SL). BUILT IN 1917 BY RIVER CLYDE SB CO., GLASGOW, WAS TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE UC-79 WHILST EN ROUTE FROM GLASGOW TO BORDEAUX. (SHIPWRECK INDEX OF THE BRITISH ISLES).

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FAQ

Where is the GARTHCLYDE wreck located?

The GARTHCLYDE wreck is located at coordinates 49 53.736 N,5 34.942 W.

How deep is the seabed around the GARTHCLYDE?

The seabed around the GARTHCLYDE lies at approximately 73 meters deep.

When did the GARTHCLYDE sink?

The GARTHCLYDE sank on Oct 15, 1917.

When was the wreck of the GARTHCLYDE discovered?

The wreck of the GARTHCLYDE was discovered in 1917.

What country did the GARTHCLYDE belong to?

The GARTHCLYDE belonged to GB.

What cargo was the GARTHCLYDE carrying?

The GARTHCLYDE was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the GARTHCLYDE?

The GARTHCLYDE had a tonnage of 2124 tons.

What type of wreck is the GARTHCLYDE?

The GARTHCLYDE is classified as a steam ship.

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