Gaslight (Parts Of)(Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Gaslight (parts of)(possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 57.092 N,2 8.697 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.951533
  • Longitude: -2.144950
Wreck Depth 62.92 m
Water Depth 66 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name GASLIGHT (PARTS OF)(POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 71.6 m
Width 11 m
Sonar Length 34
Sonar Width 25
Shadow Height 3.4
Tonnage 1406
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 5, 1945
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1945
Last Detection Year 2020
Original Source published World War 2 losses
Last Amended Date Apr 9, 2021

Surveying Details

SANK 2 MILES N3/4E (MAGNETIC) FROM ST ABB'S HD. (LL WW2 LOSSES). POSN 5557.0N, 0208.5W [WGD] FOR FILING ONLY. HH091/051/01 16.1.04 EXAM'D 12.10.03 IN 5557.093N, 0208.697W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 63.1 IN GEN DEPTH 66MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 20MTRS, WIDTH 20MTRS. DCS3 HT 3MTRS. LIES 050/230 DEGS. A SCATTERED DEBRIS FIELD. (NP 1008, HI 1051). INS AS WK 63MTRS. BR STD. SEP 2021/000090526 1.4.21 EXAM'D 31.3.20 IN 5557.092N, 0208.697W [WGD]. LEAST W/C DEPTH 62.92MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 66MTRS, LENGTH 34MTRS, WIDTH 25MTRS, HT 3.4MTRS. ONE BOILER VISIBLE. (MERITAITO, HI1591). AMEND NDW 62MTRS IN REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

EX-SPRINGFAL'40, EX-UHTI '39, EX-WHITWORTH '36. BUILT IN 1919 BY W HARKNESS & SONS LTD, MIDDLESBROUGH. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY WILLIAMSON SHIPPING CO. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE GRANGEMOUTH FOR BLYTH. IN BALLAST. TORPEDOED BY U-978, SIX MEN LOST. (SIBI).

General Comments

AREA OF DEBRIS, POSSIBLY PART OF [62287] & [96876]

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FAQ

Where is the GASLIGHT (PARTS OF)(POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The GASLIGHT (PARTS OF)(POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 55 57.092 N,2 8.697 W.

How deep is the GASLIGHT (PARTS OF)(POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The GASLIGHT (PARTS OF)(POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 62.92 meters and is located at coordinates 55 57.092 N,2 8.697 W.

How deep is the seabed around the GASLIGHT (PARTS OF)(POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the GASLIGHT (PARTS OF)(POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 66 meters deep.

When did the GASLIGHT (PARTS OF)(POSSIBLY) sink?

The GASLIGHT (PARTS OF)(POSSIBLY) sank on Apr 5, 1945.

When was the wreck of the GASLIGHT (PARTS OF)(POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the GASLIGHT (PARTS OF)(POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1945.

What country did the GASLIGHT (PARTS OF)(POSSIBLY) belong to?

The GASLIGHT (PARTS OF)(POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the GASLIGHT (PARTS OF)(POSSIBLY) carrying?

The GASLIGHT (PARTS OF)(POSSIBLY) was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the GASLIGHT (PARTS OF)(POSSIBLY)?

The GASLIGHT (PARTS OF)(POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 1406 tons.

What type of wreck is the GASLIGHT (PARTS OF)(POSSIBLY)?

The GASLIGHT (PARTS OF)(POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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