Gartland Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Gartland Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 36.297 N,0 39.438 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.604950
  • Longitude: -0.657300
Wreck Depth 26.3 m
Water Depth 30 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name GARTLAND
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 91 m
Width 12.2 m
Draught 6.1
Sonar Length 95.4
Sonar Width 30
Shadow Height 4.1
Orientation 130
Tonnage 2613
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 3, 1918
Bottom Texture 6,4
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 2018
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Surveying Details ORIGINALLY THOUGHT TO BE LIGHTFOOT. SEE [19948]. 18.3.18 SUNK IN 503630N, 004000W. REPD SUNK IN 3MINS. (IDSA, DOCKET M13891). 23.3.18 SUNK IN 503630N, 004000W, 1M SE FROM OWERS LTV. (AP PORTSMOUTH, DOCKET M07900) TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY SUBMARINE 2M S FROM OWERS LTV. (WW1SL). H6391/19 25.3.20 WK PA (1918) IN 503630N, 004000W. (ADMIRALTY). - NM 674/20. H1656/24 5.3.24 AMENDED TO DW PD. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). BR STD. H1998/24 20.3.24 TO BE SURVEYED BY HMS KELLETT IN 1924. H4607/28 9.8.28 FOUND TO BE NON-DANGEROUS. (TH, 27.7.28). AMEND TO NDW. - NM 1258/28. H6667/57 28.4.61 NUMEROUS ASDIC CONTACTS IN VICINITY BUT NOT EXAMINED. (HMS DALRYMPLE, SURVEY [K2007/3], 1958). 23.7.71 NOW CHARTED AS WK USC 15MTRS. (TONNAGE KNOWN). NC 1652. H1284/75 19.6.75 WK REPORTED 1 MILE S OF OWERS LT VESSEL, IS WELL BROKEN & SILTED. THE HIGHEST POINT IS THE BOILER AT 14FT. LYING N/S. (MR TODD, SPITHEAD MARINE SALVAGE LTD., 20.5.75). H2318/74 26.8.75 EXAM'D 1.7.75 IN 503616N, 003922W [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 25.6MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 30.0MTRS. SCOUR 32MTRS. (SCES, HI 102/75). AMEND TO WK 25.5MTRS IN REVISED POSN. - NM BLOCK 980/76. HH091/002/01 28.10.02 EXAM'D 27.7.02 IN 5036.294N, 0039.690W [WGD] USING DGPS. SWEPT CLEAR 26.7, FOUL 27.0MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 26.0 IN GEN DEPTH 31.0MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 50MTRS, WIDTH 20MTRS. DCS3 HT 2.0MTRS. LIES 170/350 DEGS. NO MAGNETIC ANOMALY. WELL BROKEN UP. LIES ON THE SLOPE OF A SMALL RIDGE. (NP 1016, HI 1002). AMEND TO SW 26MTRS. BR STD. 3.7.13 THIS IS THE WRECK OF THE GARTLAND. HAS BEEN IDENTIFIED BY THE NAMPLATE FROM THE ENGINE. (R LEE, EMAIL DTD 10.6.13). SEP 2018/000198963 10.08.18 EXAM'D 07.02.18; IN 5036.297N, 0039.438W [WGD]. LEAST WCD DEPTH 26.30MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 30MTRS, LENGTH 95.4MTRS, WIDTH 30MTRS, HEIGHT 4.1MTRS, ORIENTATION 130/310 DEGS. SEVERELY DEGRADED, LYING ON A GENTLE SLOPE, BOW TOWARDS 310 DEGS. THE BROKEN OUTLINE OF THE HULL, TWO BOILERS &THE PROPELLER SHAFT EXTENDING TOWARDS THE SE END ARE DISCERNIBLE. DEBRIS IS SCATTERED TO THE NE, STBD SIDE - THE SUPERSTRUCTURE &HULL MAY HAVE COLLAPSED THIS WAY. (MMT, HI 1498). AMEND DW 26MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Aug 10, 2018

General Comments

SEVERELY DEGRADED, LIES ON GENTLE SLOPE. BROKEN OUTLINE OF HULL, TWO BOILERS AND PROPELLER SHAFT EXTENDING TOWARDS SE, (STERN), END ARE DISCERNIBLE.

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FAQ

Where is the GARTLAND wreck located?

The GARTLAND wreck is located at coordinates 50 36.297 N,0 39.438 W.

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

The GARTLAND lies at a depth of about 26.3 meters and is located at coordinates 50 36.297 N,0 39.438 W.

How deep is the seabed around the GARTLAND?

The seabed around the GARTLAND lies at approximately 30 meters deep.

When did the GARTLAND sink?

The GARTLAND sank on Jan 3, 1918.

When was the wreck of the GARTLAND discovered?

The wreck of the GARTLAND was discovered in 1918.

What country did the GARTLAND belong to?

The GARTLAND belonged to GB.

What cargo was the GARTLAND carrying?

The GARTLAND was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the GARTLAND?

The GARTLAND had a tonnage of 2613 tons.

What type of wreck is the GARTLAND?

The GARTLAND is classified as a steam ship.

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