Geraldine Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Geraldine Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 32.51 N,5 44.56 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.541833
  • Longitude: -5.742667
Wreck Depth 50 m
Water Depth 65 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name GERALDINE
Type sailing vessel
Flag GB
Length 20.6 m
Width 5.1 m
Draught 2.7
Tonnage 68
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 30, 1918
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 1984
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Mar 6, 1984

Surveying Details

31.3.18 M08184 31.3.18 SUNK 10 MILES E OF LAMBAY IS. (A P KINGSTON). 12.4.18 M18637 12.4.18 SUNK 10 MILES E OF LAMBAY IS. (BOT MASTER). H4466/81 29.2.84 H4466/81 29.2.84 NOTHING FOUND IN THIS POSN. COULD BE WK LOCATED IN 532225N, 054342W. SEE [7041]. (HMS FOX, HI 95). AMENDED TO DEAD. HH100/351/22 21.6.05 HH100/351/22 21.6.05 GAFF-RIGGED SMACK. DESIGNED BY G L WATSON (DESIGNER OF KE VII YACHT, BRITANNIA). WATERLINE LENGTH 56FT, FREEBOARD 4FT. 35 REGISTER TONS. (S T RICKARD).

Circumstances of loss

CAPTURED BY GERMAN SUBMARINE U 96 AND SUNK BY GUNFIRE.

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FAQ

Where is the GERALDINE wreck located?

The GERALDINE wreck is located at coordinates 53 32.51 N,5 44.56 W.

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

The GERALDINE lies at a depth of about 50 meters and is located at coordinates 53 32.51 N,5 44.56 W.

How deep is the seabed around the GERALDINE?

The seabed around the GERALDINE lies at approximately 65 meters deep.

When did the GERALDINE sink?

The GERALDINE sank on Mar 30, 1918.

When was the wreck of the GERALDINE discovered?

The wreck of the GERALDINE was discovered in 1918.

What country did the GERALDINE belong to?

The GERALDINE belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the GERALDINE?

The GERALDINE had a tonnage of 68 tons.

What type of wreck is the GERALDINE?

The GERALDINE is classified as a sailing vessel.

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