Ghambira Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Ghambira Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 22.894 N,3 59.62 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.381567
  • Longitude: -3.993667
Wreck Depth 15.77 m
Water Depth 17 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name GHAMBIRA
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Sonar Length 50.4
Sonar Width 43
Shadow Height 1.8
Orientation 108
Tonnage 5257
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 15, 1943
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1943
Last Detection Year 2020
Original Source other
Surveying Details H03175/43 25.10.43 WK IN 532300N, 035938W. (ADMIRALTY). - NM 2285(T)/43. H03175/43 11.3.44 INS DW, WITH G CONL LT BUOY, IN 532300N, 035938W. (TH, LONDON). - NM 544/44. H03175/43 4.11.48 AMEND TO WK 8FMS [14.6MTRS] AND DELETE LT BUOY. (HMS SEAGULL). - NM 2459/48. 9.9.75 DISPERSED BY THE ADMIRALTY IN 1948 TO 49FT. BUOY REMOVED. (BOT, TELECON). NCA. H1310/84/2 30.1.84 KNOWN LOCALLY AS 'TARGET WRECK'. IT LIES IN MANY PIECES AND COVERS A LARGE AREA. (R DAVIES, 22.1.84). H3838/86 28.3.88 EXAM'D 27.11.87 IN 532252N, 035932W [OGB] USING 4-RANGE TRISPONDER. LEAST E/S DEPTH 16 IN GEN DEPTH 19MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 3.5MTRS. COMPLETELY BROKEN UP AND SPREAD OVER AREA APPROX 80 SQ MTRS WITH SANDWAVES UP TO 3MTRS HIGH NEARBY. RECOMMEND CHART AS WK 15.5MTRS. (HMS FAWN, HI 357). AMEND TO WK 15.5MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. HH100/351/06 28.1.93 DIVED ON IN CHARTED POSN. BEST LOCATED USING MAGNETOMETER. JUST AN AREA OF BURIED WKGE WITH THE ODD TWISTED FRAME, NONE OF WHICH APPEARS TO STAND MORE THAN A FEW MTRS. ESTIMATED THAT AT LEAST 70% OF WK IS BURIED IN SANDWAVES. (K HURLEY, 13.1.93). NCA. 27.3.04 EUT POSN: 532.882N, 0359.607W. BA 1463 [MAY'02 EDN]. SEP 2020/000174024 4.8.20 EXAM�D 27.1.20 IN 5322.894N, 0359.620W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 15.77MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 17MTRS. LENGTH 50.4MTRS, WIDTH 43MTRS, HT 1.8MTRS. ORIENTATION 108/288DEGS. SCATTERED REMAINS IN 2 MAIN LOCATIONS, WITH CYLINDRICAL STRUCTURE VISIBLE IN THE CENTRE. (CLINTON MARINE SURVEY AB, HI 1571). AMEND TO DW 15.7MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Aug 4, 2020

Circumstances of loss

9.11.43 ORIGINALLY OWNED BY BRITISH INDIA S. N. CO. WAS USED AS BLOCKSHIP AT SCAPA FLOW UNTIL 9.11.43. WAS THEN TAKEN FOR USE AS A TARGET AND SUNK BY GUNFIRE 15/16.10.43. (LLOYDS INTELLIGENCE SECTION, TELECON 20.12.72).

General Comments

SCATTERED REMAINS IN 2 MAIN LOCATIONS

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 53 22.894 N,3 59.62 W
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FAQ

Where is the GHAMBIRA wreck located?

The GHAMBIRA wreck is located at coordinates 53 22.894 N,3 59.62 W.

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

The GHAMBIRA lies at a depth of about 15.77 meters and is located at coordinates 53 22.894 N,3 59.62 W.

How deep is the seabed around the GHAMBIRA?

The seabed around the GHAMBIRA lies at approximately 17 meters deep.

When did the GHAMBIRA sink?

The GHAMBIRA sank on Oct 15, 1943.

When was the wreck of the GHAMBIRA discovered?

The wreck of the GHAMBIRA was discovered in 1943.

What country did the GHAMBIRA belong to?

The GHAMBIRA belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the GHAMBIRA?

The GHAMBIRA had a tonnage of 5257 tons.

What type of wreck is the GHAMBIRA?

The GHAMBIRA is classified as a steam ship.

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