Gasray (Part Of)(Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Gasray (part of)(possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 57.05 N,2 8.451 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.950833
  • Longitude: -2.140850
Wreck Depth 59.95 m
Water Depth 64 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name GASRAY (PART OF)(POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 71.6 m
Width 11 m
Sonar Length 65
Sonar Width 18.5
Shadow Height 4.9
Orientation 354
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 other
Last Amended Date Oct 25, 2022

Surveying Details

SINKING POSN 2 MILES FROM ST ABBS HD, IN 555600N, 020900W APPROX. (AUTHORITY NOT KNOWN). 6.6.72 INS AS NDWPA. LC 1192. H4622/71 14.9.72 AMEND TO USCPA 28MTRS. NC 160. H4271/71 16.6.81 AMEND TO USCPA 40MTRS. BR STD. HH090/915/01 15.1.02 NOT LOCATED IN LISTED POSN. (GARDLINE, HI 915). DELETE. BR STD. 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 5557.064N, 0208.627W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 56.4 IN GEN DEPTH 64MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 35MTRS, WIDTH 15MTRS. DCS3 HT 8MTRS. LIES 100/280 DEGS. BROKEN UP WK. (GARDLINE, HI 1051). INS WK 56MTRS. BR STD. HH242/640/06 29.1.04 INS BY NM. - NM 1306/04 [PNM 1307/04 ISSUED FOR BA 175, 1407]. SEP 2020/000187791 11.8.2020 EXAM'D 4.8.20 IN 5557.061N, 0208.448W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 46.08MTRS. (MS LODE, H102 HI1682 001). AMEND DW 46MTRS IN REVISED POSITION. SEP 2021/000090526 9.4.21 EXAM'D 31.3.20 IN 5557.050N, 0208.452W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 60.13MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 65MTRS, LENGTH 56MTRS, WIDTH 15MTRS, HT 4.9MTRS, ORIENTATION 350/170 DEGS. UPRIGHT PARTIALLY BROKEN UP WITH BOW MISSING. (MERITAITO, HI1591). AMEND NDW 60MTRS IN REVISED POSN. SEP 2021/000134234 30.6.21 EXAM'D 7.10.20 IN 5557.050N, 0208.451W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 59.95MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 64MTRS, LENGTH 65MTRS, WIDTH 18.5MTRS, HT 4.9MTRS, ORIENTATION 354/174 DEGS. WRECK STANDING ON SEABED COLLAPSED.(CLINTON MARINE SURVEY AB, HI1682-H525-62287). AMEND NDW 59MTRS 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).

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FAQ

Where is the GASRAY (PART OF)(POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The GASRAY (PART OF)(POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 55 57.05 N,2 8.451 W.

How deep is the GASRAY (PART OF)(POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The GASRAY (PART OF)(POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 59.95 meters and is located at coordinates 55 57.05 N,2 8.451 W.

How deep is the seabed around the GASRAY (PART OF)(POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the GASRAY (PART OF)(POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 64 meters deep.

When did the GASRAY (PART OF)(POSSIBLY) sink?

The GASRAY (PART OF)(POSSIBLY) sank on Apr 5, 1945.

When was the wreck of the GASRAY (PART OF)(POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the GASRAY (PART OF)(POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1945.

What country did the GASRAY (PART OF)(POSSIBLY) belong to?

The GASRAY (PART OF)(POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the GASRAY (PART OF)(POSSIBLY) carrying?

The GASRAY (PART OF)(POSSIBLY) was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the GASRAY (PART OF)(POSSIBLY)?

The GASRAY (PART OF)(POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 1406 tons.

What type of wreck is the GASRAY (PART OF)(POSSIBLY)?

The GASRAY (PART OF)(POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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