Gem (Bow Section) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Gem (bow section) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 15.706 N,0 15.37 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.261767
  • Longitude: -0.256167
Wreck Depth 29.9 m
Water Depth 36 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name GEM (BOW SECTION)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 53.3 m
Width 7.6 m
Draught 3
Sonar Length 36.4
Sonar Width 9.8
Shadow Height 6.5
Orientation 2
Tonnage 461
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo salt,foodstuffs: solid
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 25, 1914
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions 048.0,,001.2,002.0
Original Detection Year 1914
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Last Amended Date Jul 4, 2016

Surveying Details

SANK 3.5 MILES, SE BY E 0.25 E FROM SCARBOROUGH. (WW1SL). H1310/86/34 18.12.86 BOW SECTION OF VESSEL, THOUGHT TO BE GEM FROM BEAM MEASUREMENT AND FITTINGS, LOCATED IN 541548N, 001518W. LIES UPRIGHT AND BROKEN CLEAN AFT OF BRIDGE. LEAST DEPTH 36 IN GEN DEPTH 48MTRS [MHWS]. (G WADSWORTH, 13.11.86). TIDAL REDUCTION 6MTRS. INS AS WK 30MTRS. BR STD. HH100/351/06 10.3.93 BOW OF GEM LOCATED IN 541542N, 001521W USING RADAR. (A C JACKSON, 9.2.93). STERN SECTION LIES IN 541529N, 001511W. (DIVE YORKSHIRE). NCA YET. HH090/730/01 18.11.97 EXAM'D 8.7.97 IN 541542.1N, 001522.1W [WGD] USING DGPS. SWEPT CLEAR 32.5, FOUL 32.6MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 33.4 IN GEN DEPTH 36.0MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 1MTR. DCS3 HT 3.0MTRS. LENGTH 37MTRS, WIDTH 6MTRS. LIES 170/350 DEGS. WELL DEFINED. UPRIGHT. (GARDLINE, HI 730). BR STD. SEP 2016/000007250 15.06.16 EXAM'D 22.02.16 IN 5415.706N, 0015.370W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 29.9MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 36MTRS. LENGTH 36.4MTRS, WIDTH 9.8MTRS, HT 6.5MTRS, ORIENTATION 002/182. SCOUR LENGTH 48MTRS, 1.2MTRS DEEP TOWARDS 347. THE WRECK IS PARTIALLY INTACT, IT ALSO APPEARS TO OF BEEN BROKEN APART, WITH ONLY HALF OF THE STRUCTURE VISIBLE. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. (EGS, HI 1472). AMEND NDW 29.5MTRS.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1887 BY J FULLERTON & CO OF PAISLEY. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY WILLIAM ROBERTSON OF GLASGOW. SINGLE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY W KING & CO OF GLASGOW. PASSAGE MOSTYN FOR THE TYNE. IN BALLAST. STRUCK A MINE THOUGHT HAVE BEEN LAID BY THE GERMAN LIGHT CRUISER KOLBERG. BROKE IN TWO AND SANK. TEN MEN LOST.

General Comments

Partially intact

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FAQ

Where is the GEM (BOW SECTION) wreck located?

The GEM (BOW SECTION) wreck is located at coordinates 54 15.706 N,0 15.37 W.

How deep is the GEM (BOW SECTION) and where exactly is it located?

The GEM (BOW SECTION) lies at a depth of about 29.9 meters and is located at coordinates 54 15.706 N,0 15.37 W.

How deep is the seabed around the GEM (BOW SECTION)?

The seabed around the GEM (BOW SECTION) lies at approximately 36 meters deep.

When did the GEM (BOW SECTION) sink?

The GEM (BOW SECTION) sank on Dec 25, 1914.

When was the wreck of the GEM (BOW SECTION) discovered?

The wreck of the GEM (BOW SECTION) was discovered in 1914.

What country did the GEM (BOW SECTION) belong to?

The GEM (BOW SECTION) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the GEM (BOW SECTION) carrying?

The GEM (BOW SECTION) was carrying salt,foodstuffs: solid.

What was the tonnage of the GEM (BOW SECTION)?

The GEM (BOW SECTION) had a tonnage of 461 tons.

What type of wreck is the GEM (BOW SECTION)?

The GEM (BOW SECTION) is classified as a steam ship.

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