Garthclyde (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Garthclyde (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 55.117 N,5 39.313 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.918617
  • Longitude: -5.655217
Wreck Depth 65 m
Water Depth 71 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name GARTHCLYDE (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 85.4 m
Width 12.7 m
Draught 5.8
Sonar Length 111
Sonar Width 29
Shadow Height 6
Orientation 136
Tonnage 2124
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 15, 1917
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1954
Last Detection Year 2004
Original Source survey vessel
Surveying Details H2137/54 22.6.54 H2137/54 22.6.54 LOCATED BY SV 'HELP' FEB/ MAY 1954 IN 495512N, 053918W USING DECCA OR 104DEGS, 6.2 MILES FROM WOLF ROCK. DEPTH OVER WRECK 39FMS. HEIGHT ABOVE SEA BED 25FT. NOT EXAMINED. (RISDON BEAZLEY, 23.5.54). CHART AS NDW. NC 777. 6.6.75 6.6.75 NOW CHARTED AS USC 55.0MTRS. NE 777. H2590/76 25.2.76 H2590/76 25.2.76 LOCATED IN 495506.78N, 053857.01W [OGB] USING RO/RO HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 65 IN GEN DEPTH 71MTRS. (HMS HECLA, HI 1A/75). BR STD. H1286/76 22.6.76 H1286/76 22.6.76 LEAST DEPTH 212FT [65MTRS]. (T E CAKEBREAD, 31.5.76). H2979/74 22.3.78 H2979/74 22.3.78 THREE FFS REPD IN 495504N, 053917W [OGB]; 495516N, 053907W [OGB]; AND 495524N, 053858W [OGB]. POSNS BY DECCA. (E GILES, 16.5.77). NCA. H5982/82 21.4.83 H5982/82 21.4.83 WK SHOWN IN 495527N, 053855W [OGB] ON KINGFISHER CHART K(SW)7 [1982 EDN]. POSN BY DECCA. NCA. HH100/351/21 20.8.04 HH100/351/21 20.8.04 DIVED IN 4955.11N, 0539.30W [WGD]. WRECK HAS COLLAPSED SIDEWAYS FROM PORT TO STBD AND CONSISTS OF A FLAT PILE OF HULL PLATES AND BROKEN DECKING. THERE ARE TWO BIG BOILERS APPROX MIDSHIPS BUT LITTLE OTHER STRUCTURE CAN BE SEEN. COAL SCATTERED IN THE WRECKAGE. ESTIMATED TO BE A COLLIER OF APPROX 2000GRT. POSSIBLY 'GARTHCLYDE'. (N R CHIPCHASE). AMEND POSN. BR STD. HH091/059/01 8.4.05 HH091/059/01 8.4.05 EXAM'D 25.9.04 IN 4955.117N, 0539.313W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 65.7 IN GEN DEPTH 71.7MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 111MTRS, WIDTH 29MTRS, HT 6.0MTRS. LIES 136/316 DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. HIGHLY DEGRADED WK. (GARDLINE, HI 1059). RETAIN WK 65MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Apr 8, 2005

Circumstances of loss

14.10.1917 BUILT IN 1917 BY RIVER CLYDE SB CO LTD. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY W GARTHWAITE. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE GLASGOW FOR BORDEAUX. SAILED MOUNT'S BAY 14.10.1917. TORPEDOED BY UC-79 AND SANK ONE HOUR LATER. (SIBI).

General Comments

COLLAPSED, PILE OF HULL PLATES AND BROKEN DECKING

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 49 55.117 N,5 39.313 W
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FAQ

Where is the GARTHCLYDE (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The GARTHCLYDE (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 49 55.117 N,5 39.313 W.

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

The GARTHCLYDE (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 65 meters and is located at coordinates 49 55.117 N,5 39.313 W.

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

The seabed around the GARTHCLYDE (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 71 meters deep.

When did the GARTHCLYDE (POSSIBLY) sink?

The GARTHCLYDE (POSSIBLY) sank on Oct 15, 1917.

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

The wreck of the GARTHCLYDE (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1954.

What country did the GARTHCLYDE (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The GARTHCLYDE (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the GARTHCLYDE (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The GARTHCLYDE (POSSIBLY) was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the GARTHCLYDE (POSSIBLY)?

The GARTHCLYDE (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 2124 tons.

What type of wreck is the GARTHCLYDE (POSSIBLY)?

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

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