Garthwaite (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Garthwaite (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 29.761 N,0 27.27 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.496017
  • Longitude: -0.454500
Wreck Depth 28 m
Water Depth 50 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name GARTHWAITE (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 121.9 m
Width 15.8 m
Draught 10.1
Tonnage 5690
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 13, 1917
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source other
Last Amended Date May 22, 2017

Surveying Details

TWO POSITIONS GIVEN IN 1917 WERE 542945N, 002710W AND 4 MILES EAST FROM WHITBY. (M81140). ALSO REPORTED AS 542945N 003200W. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). H3752/26 11.6.26 INS AS NDW (1917) (PA). BA 1191. H4593/59 9.11.59 INSERTED AS NDWPA. NC 1200. 28.8.73 AMENDED TO WK USCPA 28.0MTRS. NC 129. H5103/83 22.9.83 WK REPD IN 542943N, 002709W [OGB]. POSN BY DECCA. (KINGFISHER SHEET NO W61, WHITBY AREA, BAYMANS HOLE, APR 1983 EDN). NCA. H5103/83 12.9.86 FOUL REPD IN 542945N, 022653W [OGB]. POSN BY DECCA. (KINGFISHER OBSTN BOOKLET, WHITBY AREA). NCA. H6331/87 25.1.89 NOT FOUND. NO INDICATION OF WRECKAGE ON DCS3. (LAND & MARINE, HI 414B). DELETE. BR STD. SEP 2017/000002822 3.5.17 NOT LOCATED IN M/B SURVEY 2016. (MMT, HI 1491). NFA.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1917 BY W DOBSON & CO, NEWCASTLE-U-TYNE. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY SIR WILLIAM GARTHWAITE, GLASGOW. THREE BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE THE TYNE FOR NEW YORK. TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY UB 22. SANK IN FOUR MINUTES. 14 MEN LOST. (SIBI).

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FAQ

Where is the GARTHWAITE (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The GARTHWAITE (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 54 29.761 N,0 27.27 W.

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

The GARTHWAITE (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 28 meters and is located at coordinates 54 29.761 N,0 27.27 W.

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

The seabed around the GARTHWAITE (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 50 meters deep.

When did the GARTHWAITE (POSSIBLY) sink?

The GARTHWAITE (POSSIBLY) sank on Dec 13, 1917.

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

The wreck of the GARTHWAITE (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1917.

What country did the GARTHWAITE (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The GARTHWAITE (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the GARTHWAITE (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The GARTHWAITE (POSSIBLY) was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the GARTHWAITE (POSSIBLY)?

The GARTHWAITE (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 5690 tons.

What type of wreck is the GARTHWAITE (POSSIBLY)?

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

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