Geneva Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Geneva Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 36.584 N,1 45.976 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.609733
  • Longitude: 1.766267
Wreck Depth 15.1 m
Water Depth 21 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name GENEVA
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 60.4 m
Width 8.5 m
Draught 4.9
Sonar Length 66.2
Sonar Width 17.75
Shadow Height 6
Orientation 80
Tonnage 711
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo animals (land & sea) and birds,ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 4, 1918
Bottom Texture Gravel
Scour Dimensions ,,000.0,000
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 2020
Original Source unknown
Surveying Details H1362/18 H1362/18,H4342/18 INS WK 50FT IN 523630N, 014555E. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). - FNM 183/18. H6391/19 H6391/19 NOW CHARTED AS WK 8FMS. H335/31 13.1.31 H335/31,H336/31 13.1.31 SHOWN AS WK 60FT ON BA 1543 ONLY. H3478/45 27.8.45 H3478/45 27.8.45 DELETED. - NM BLOCK. H4852/74 20.12.74 H4852/74 20.12.74 NOT FOUND DURING DCS3 SEARCH. (HMS ENTERPRISE, HI 11/74). H1960/79 31.3.81 H1960/79 31.3.81 EXAM'D 2.10.80 IN 523634N, 014607E [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. SWEPT CLEAR 16.0, FOUL 16.2MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 14.3 IN GEN DEPTH 19.6MTRS. SCOUR 21.6MTRS. LYING ENE/WSW. 60MTRS LONG. E/S DEPTH PERHAPS WEED OR FISH - RECOMMEND IT BE ACCEPTED FOR CHARTING. (HMS EGERIA, HI 62B/80). CHART AS WK 14.3MTRS. - NM 888/81. H2339/84 26.6.85 H2339/84 26.6.85 EXAM'D 25.4.85 IN 523633N, 014605E [OGB]. LEAST E/S DEPTH OBTAINED 17.9 IN GEN DEPTH 20MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 23.5MTRS. ABOUT 40MTRS LONG, LYING E/W. NFS. (NP 1016, HI 249). NCA. HH090/513/01 13.6.91 HH090/513/01 13.6.91 EXAM'D 28.4.91 IN 523630N, 014605E [OGB] USING TRISPONDER. SWEPT CLEAR 15.4, FOUL 15.7MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 16.6 IN GEN DEPTH 20MTRS. SCOUR 3.2MTRS DEEP. DCS3 HT 2.2MTRS. ABOUT 35MTRS LONG, LYING 082/262DEGS. MAGNETOMETER DEFLECTION OBTAINED. (NP 1016, HI 513). AMEND TO SW 15.4MTRS. BR STD. HH090/513 15.7.91 HH090/513.01 15.7.91 FOLLOWING RE-ASSESSMENT OF TIDAL REDUCTION, NOW SWEPT CLEAR AT 15.3MTRS. OTHER DATA UNCHANGED. (NP 1016, HI 513). AMEND TO SW 15.3MTRS. BR STD. HH00/846/01 14.5.99 HH00/846/01 14.5.99 EXAM'D 8.4.99 IN 5236.585N, 0145.973E [WGD] USING DGPS. SWEPT CLEAR 16.0, FOUL 16.2MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 16.1MTRS. SCOUR 3MTRS. LENGTH 50MTRS, WIDTH 15MTRS. DCS3 HT 2MTRS. LIES 060/240DEGS. SCOUR EXTENDS 40MTRS TOWARDS 060DEGS. MEDIUM MAGNETIC ANOMALY. AN AREA OF LARGE PIECES OF BROKEN AND PARTIALLY BURIED WRECKAGE. (NP 1016, HI 846). AMEND TO SW 16MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. 13.3.09 13.3.09 LOCATED JUST BEYOND LIMITS OF OTHER SURVEY AREA IN 5236.584N, 0145.976E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 15.32MTRS. (SDC & RT1B, EMAIL DTD 12.3.09). NFS. WAIT FULL SURVEY. NCA. HH091/292/01 15.1.10 HH091/292/01 & SEP 2010/000012793 15.1.10 EXAM'D 2.8.09 IN 5236.584N, 0145.975E [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 15.18 IN GEN DEPTH 20.5MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 60MTRS, WIDTH 15MTRS, HT 5.3MTRS. LIES 075/255 DEGS. (MARIN MATTEKNIK, HI 1292). PROBABLY BOWS WSW. GENERALLY INTACT. HIGH POINT MIDSHIPS, ?BOILER. AMEND WK 15.1MTRS. BR STD. 20.10.11 20.10.11 LOCATED 17.5.11 IN 5236.584N, 0145.975E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 15.2 IN GEN DEPTH 20MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 62MTRS, WIDTH 15MTRS, HT 2.8MTRS. LIES 076/256 DEGS. UPRIGHT, BOILER IS HIGHEST PART. (MMT, HI 1367). NCA. SEP 2021/000000486 10.10.20 EXAM'D 10.10.20; WRECK LOCATED IN 5236.584N, 0145.976E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 15.15MTRS. LENGTH 66.2MTRS, WIDTH 17.75MTRS, HEIGHT 6.0MTRS. ORIENTATION 80. SCOUR LENGTH 10.08MTRS, WIDTH 23.10MTRS, DEPTH 2.60METRS, ORIENTATION 350 DEGREES. WRECK IS INTACT.(FPV MORVEN, HI1687. NFA.
Last Amended Date Jan 19, 2021

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1878 BY BLACKWOOD & GORDON, PORT GLASGOW. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY JAMES CURRIE & CO, LEITH. ONE BOILER, COMPOUND EXPANSION ENGINE OF 98 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE MIDDLESBROUGH FOR FECAMP. STRUCK SUNKEN WRECK AND WAS BEACHED. LATER TOWED OFF BUT SANK WHILE STILL UNDER TOW. (SIBI).

General Comments

INTACT, ?BOWS W, HIGH POINT ?BOILER

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 52 36.584 N,1 45.976 E
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FAQ

Where is the GENEVA wreck located?

The GENEVA wreck is located at coordinates 52 36.584 N,1 45.976 E.

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

The GENEVA lies at a depth of about 15.1 meters and is located at coordinates 52 36.584 N,1 45.976 E.

How deep is the seabed around the GENEVA?

The seabed around the GENEVA lies at approximately 21 meters deep.

When did the GENEVA sink?

The GENEVA sank on Mar 4, 1918.

When was the wreck of the GENEVA discovered?

The wreck of the GENEVA was discovered in 1918.

What country did the GENEVA belong to?

The GENEVA belonged to GB.

What cargo was the GENEVA carrying?

The GENEVA was carrying animals (land & sea) and birds,ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined.

What was the tonnage of the GENEVA?

The GENEVA had a tonnage of 711 tons.

What type of wreck is the GENEVA?

The GENEVA is classified as a steam ship.

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