Gem (Stern Section) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Gem (stern section) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 15.606 N,0 15.282 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.260100
  • Longitude: -0.254700
Wreck Depth 33.3 m
Water Depth 36 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name GEM (STERN SECTION)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 53.3 m
Width 7.6 m
Draught 3
Sonar Length 18.5
Sonar Width 7
Shadow Height 3.2
Orientation 100
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 025.9,,002.4,282
Original Detection Year 1914
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Last Amended Date Jun 27, 2016

Surveying Details

SANK 3.5M SE BY E 0.25 E FROM SCARBOROUGH. (WW1SL). H1310/84/22 2.8.84 WK LOCATED AND DIVED IN 541540N, 001517W USING RADAR. STANDS 3MTRS HIGH IN GEN DEPTH38MTRS [HMS]. (P J LASSEY, 19.7.84). INS AS WK PA 29MTRS. BR STD. H1310/86/34 18.12.86 STERN SECTION, MACHINERY COMPARTMENTS, ETC, LOCATED IN 541536N, 001512W. LIES ON PORT SIDE WITH BOILER EXPOSED. LEAST DEPTH 36 IN GEN DEPTH 40MTRS [MHWS]. THOUGHT TO BE STERN SECTION OF GEM. (G WADSWORTH, 13.11.86). TIDAL REDUCTION -6MTRS. NCA. HH100/351/06 10.3.93 LOCATED IN 541532N, 001524W USING RADAR. 3MTRS HIGH. (A C JACKSON, 9.2.93). NCA. HH090/730/01 18.11.97 EXAM'D 8.7.97 IN 541536.2N, 001516.9W [WGD] USING DGPS. SWEPT CLEAR 33.4, FOUL 33.8MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 34.6 IN GEN DEPTH 36MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 3MTRS. DCS3 HT 3.5MTRS. LENGTH 25MTRS, WIDTH 4MTRS. LIES 100/280 DEGS. WELL DEFINED. LARGELY INTACT SECTION SITTING PROUD OF THE SEABED. (GARDLINE, HI 730). BR STD. SEP 2016/000007250 07.06.16 EXAM'D 22.02.16 IN 5415.606N, 0015.282W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 33.3MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 36MTRS. LENGTH 18.5MTRS, WIDTH 7MTRS, HT 3.2MTRS, ORIENTATION 100/280. SCOUR LENGTH 25.9MTRS, 2.4MTRS DEEP TOWARDS 282.0. NOT INTACT, MOSTLY BURIED. (EGS, HI 1472) AMEND NDW 33MTRS IN REVISED POSN.

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

Mostly buried

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 54 15.606 N,0 15.282 W
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FAQ

Where is the GEM (STERN SECTION) wreck located?

The GEM (STERN SECTION) wreck is located at coordinates 54 15.606 N,0 15.282 W.

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

The GEM (STERN SECTION) lies at a depth of about 33.3 meters and is located at coordinates 54 15.606 N,0 15.282 W.

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

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

When did the GEM (STERN SECTION) sink?

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

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

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

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

The GEM (STERN SECTION) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the GEM (STERN SECTION) carrying?

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

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

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

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

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

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