Gateshead (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Gateshead (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 53.673 N,1 5.349 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.894550
  • Longitude: -1.089150
Wreck Depth 46 m
Water Depth 57 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name GATESHEAD (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 55.3 m
Width 8.6 m
Draught 3.7
Sonar Length 54
Sonar Width 7
Shadow Height 9.5
Orientation 138
Tonnage 731
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods,coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 21, 1932
Scour Dimensions ,,000.7,
Original Detection Year 1962
Last Detection Year 1988
Original Source survey vessel
Last Amended Date Oct 28, 1999

Surveying Details

FOUNDERED 8 MILES NE OF SEAHAM. H1657/62 14.5.62 H1657/62 14.5.62 WK LOCATED IN 545339N, 010456W. LEAST E/S DEPTH 161 IN GEN DEPTH 187FT. GOOD A/S TARGET. (HMS SHACKLETON). H460/67 30.3.67 H460/67 30.3.67 EXAM'D IN 543339N, 010528W USING DECCA. LEAST E/S DEPTH 165 IN GEN DEPTH 190FT. SCOUR 192FT. (HMS ECHO, 2.6.66). INS AS WK 27FMS. BR STD. H2433/71 21.4.71 H2433/71 21.4.71 EXAM'D IN 545336N, 010515W [OBG] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 47 IN GEN DEPTH 57MTRS. LIES APPROX E/W. EXTENDS OVER 61MTRS IN LENGTH. (HMS ENTERPRISE, 23.9.70). NCA YET. 15.5.73 15.5.73 AMEND TO WK 47MTRS. NC 152. H6330/87 11.11.88 H6330/87 11.11.88 EXAM'D 7.6.88 IN 545340N, 010515W [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [6 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 46.6 IN GEN DEPTH 56.7MTRS. DCS3 HT 9.5MTRS, LENGTH 54MTRS, BEAM 7MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 57.3MTRS. INTACT AND PARTIALLY COVERED WITH SEDIMENT. LIES 138/318 DEG. HIGH POINT MAY BE A MAST. (GARDLINE, HI 414A). AMEND TO WK 46MTRS. BR STD. 2.3.07 2.3.07 THIS COULD BE GATESHEAD. (R YOUNG). NCA.

Circumstances of loss

EX-GOUWZEE. BUILT IN 1917 BY GEBR BODEWES, LOBITH, NETHERLANDS. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY TYNE-TEES SHIPPING CO, NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 82NHP FOR 9 KNOTS, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE FOR AMSTERDAM. FOUNDERED FOLLOWING COLLISION WITH SS MIRANDA (NORWEGIAN FLAG, 1328 GT). (R YOUNG).

General Comments

INTACT, PARTIALLY BURIED. HIGH PT MAY BE A MAST

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FAQ

Where is the GATESHEAD (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The GATESHEAD (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 54 53.673 N,1 5.349 W.

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

The GATESHEAD (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 46 meters and is located at coordinates 54 53.673 N,1 5.349 W.

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

The seabed around the GATESHEAD (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 57 meters deep.

When did the GATESHEAD (POSSIBLY) sink?

The GATESHEAD (POSSIBLY) sank on Dec 21, 1932.

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

The wreck of the GATESHEAD (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1962.

What country did the GATESHEAD (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The GATESHEAD (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the GATESHEAD (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The GATESHEAD (POSSIBLY) was carrying general and mixed goods,coal.

What was the tonnage of the GATESHEAD (POSSIBLY)?

The GATESHEAD (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 731 tons.

What type of wreck is the GATESHEAD (POSSIBLY)?

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

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