Gefion (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Gefion (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 27.351 N,3 13.324 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.455850
  • Longitude: -3.222067
Water Depth 38 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name GEFION (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag NO
Length 68.9 m
Width 11.3 m
Draught 4.9
Tonnage 1123
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 25, 1917
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 2013
Original Source other
Last Amended Date May 7, 2013

Surveying Details

SUNK 10M NE BERRY HEAD. (BOT). H6936/17 19.11.17 H6936/17 & H413/18 19.11.17 SUNK IN 502719N, 031315W. HEEL OF DERRICK SHOWING ABOUT 1FT ABOVE LW. BUOY 80YDS S OF WK. FNM 702/17 ISSUED. H7476/17 19.2.18 H7476/17 19.2.18 CHART AS WK [OLD SYMBOL] WITH BUOY 80YDS S. - NM 265/18. H6391/19 8.9.19 H6391/19 H6864/19 8.9.19 WK IN POSN 270DEGS, 9.6M FROM ORE STONE, TOR BAY. DEPTH OF 96FT OVER WK. BUOY WITHDRAWN. (TH). AMENDED TO WK 16FMS & DELETE BUOY. BR STD. H2502/51 24.4.51 H2502/51 24.4.51 NOT FOUND. (HMS SEAGULL). DELETED FROM ALL CHARTS. RETAIN POSN FOR FILING ONLY. [SEE WK [18289] IN 503004N, 031512W]. 2.5.13 2.5.13 NOT LOCATED 2013 USING M/B. (NETSURVEY, HI 1369). NCA.

Circumstances of loss

TORPEDOED BY SUBMARINE 10M NE BERRY HEAD. 2 LIVES LOST. (BOT). 14.1.75 EN-VOYAGE FROM PENARTH TO N. COAST FRANCE WITH COAL. (DTI.TELECOM, 14.1.75).

General Comments

See Also: 18289

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FAQ

Where is the GEFION (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The GEFION (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 50 27.351 N,3 13.324 W.

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

The seabed around the GEFION (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 38 meters deep.

When did the GEFION (POSSIBLY) sink?

The GEFION (POSSIBLY) sank on Oct 25, 1917.

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

The wreck of the GEFION (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1917.

What country did the GEFION (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The GEFION (POSSIBLY) belonged to NO.

What cargo was the GEFION (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The GEFION (POSSIBLY) was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the GEFION (POSSIBLY)?

The GEFION (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 1123 tons.

What type of wreck is the GEFION (POSSIBLY)?

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

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