Gaupen Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Gaupen Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 21.034 N,1 35.895 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.350567
  • Longitude: 1.598250
Wreck Depth 5.5 m
Water Depth 17 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name GAUPEN
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 54.6 m
Width 8.2 m
Draught 4.3
Tonnage 622
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 12, 1918
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 1979
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Surveying Details 12.3.18 VESSEL 'GAUPEN' SANK IN 512100N, 013500E. (TEL DOVER). 14.3.18 SANK OFF NORTH FORELAND. (BOT MASTER, DOCKET M13377). 15.3.18 SANK 0.5M SE OF NORTH GOODWIN BUOY. (CO HM YACHT JAMES FLETCHER). H2837/18 21.5.18 POSN NOT INVESTIGATED OWING TO THE PROXIMITY OF MINE NETS. POSN 5M SE BY E FROM NORTH FORELAND LIGHT. (WW1SL). H3849/18 3.8.18 POSN AMENDED TO 512100N, 013600E. - FNM. H789/19 22.1.19 WK MARK REPLACED BY DEPTH. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). - NM. H2530/19 LEAST DEPTH OVER WK 18FT. BUOY REMOVED. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). - NM. H6345/26 NOT SHOWN ON CHARTS. H2538/79 NOT FOUND DURING BASIC SONAR SEARCH. (HMS EGERIA, HI 63/79). AMENDED TO DEAD. SEP 2018/000061842 19.7.18 NOT LOCATED BY M/B SURVEY 2017-2018. (GARDLINE, HI 1519). NFA.
Last Amended Date Jul 19, 2018

Circumstances of loss

MINED WHILST EN ROUTE FROM THE TYNE TO LE HAVRE. (WW1SL & LL WW1).

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FAQ

Where is the GAUPEN wreck located?

The GAUPEN wreck is located at coordinates 51 21.034 N,1 35.895 E.

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

The GAUPEN lies at a depth of about 5.5 meters and is located at coordinates 51 21.034 N,1 35.895 E.

How deep is the seabed around the GAUPEN?

The seabed around the GAUPEN lies at approximately 17 meters deep.

When did the GAUPEN sink?

The GAUPEN sank on Mar 12, 1918.

When was the wreck of the GAUPEN discovered?

The wreck of the GAUPEN was discovered in 1918.

What country did the GAUPEN belong to?

The GAUPEN belonged to GB.

What cargo was the GAUPEN carrying?

The GAUPEN was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the GAUPEN?

The GAUPEN had a tonnage of 622 tons.

What type of wreck is the GAUPEN?

The GAUPEN is classified as a steam ship.

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