Gimle Wreck
| Field |
Value |
| Wreck Category |
non-dangerous wreck |
Gimle Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
|
54 24.565 N,0 24.597 W |
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
|
- Latitude: 54.409417
- Longitude: -0.409950
|
| Wreck Depth |
38.68 m
|
| Water Depth |
45 m
|
| Water Level Effect |
always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum |
Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name |
GIMLE |
|
Type
|
steam ship
|
| Flag |
NO |
| Length |
69.8 m |
| Width |
11 m |
| Draught |
4.9 |
| Sonar Length |
73.25 |
| Sonar Width |
12.5 |
| Shadow Height |
5.8 |
| Orientation |
132 |
| Tonnage |
1131 |
| Tonnage Type |
gross |
| Cargo |
coal
|
| Conspic Visual |
not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar |
not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk |
Nov 4, 1917
|
| Original Detection Year |
1917 |
| Last Detection Year |
2016 |
| Original Source |
national coast guard or patrol |
| Last Amended Date |
May 25, 2017 |
Surveying Details
H6594/17 5.11.17 SUNK OFF RAVENSCAR BETWEEN AND 40YDS INSIDE BUOYS I AND T. (SCARBOROUGH). H6594/17 5.11.17 SUNK MIDWAY BETWEEN I AND T BUOYS. (PILOTS REPORT). H3752/26 11.2.26 INS AS NDWPA (1917) IN 542430N, 002530W. 21.6.72 AMEND TO NDW PA. NC 129. 28.8.73 AMEND TO USC PA 28MTRS. NC 129. H4069/72 3.12.75 NOT LOCATED DURING SURVEY. (RISDON BEAZLEY MARINE LTD, HN 13.11.75). H1310/86/7 18.2.86 POSITIVELY IDENTIFIED FROM NAME ON WHEEL. POSN 542430N, 002431W. LIES ON EVEN KEEL AND IS COMPLETE BOWS TO AFTER HOLD. STERN DAMAGED BY EXPLOSION. LEAST DEPTH (MHWS) 42MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 48MTRS. (G WADSWORTH, 26.1.86). TIDAL REDUCTION 6MTRS. AMEND TO WK 36MTRS. BR STD. HH100/351/06 23.2.93 LOCATED IN 542433N, 002430W USING GPS. (A C JACKSON, 9.2.93). AMEND POSN. BR STD. HH090/730/01 14.11.97 LOCATED IN 542433.0N, 002435.2W [WGD] FROM DCS3 RECORD USING DGPS. NOT INVESTIGATED DUE TO STATIC FISHING GEAR. LENGTH 70MTRS, WIDTH 12MTRS. LIES 130/310DEGS FROM AREA DCS3 SEARCH. REASONABLY WELL DEFINED WRECK. (GARDLINE, HI 730). AMEND POSN. BR STD. SEP 2016/000007250 07.07.16 EXAM'D 19.02.16 IN 5424.555N, 0024.589W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 38MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 45MTRS. LENGTH 72MTRS, WIDTH 11.5MTRS, HT 7MTRS, ORIENTATION �133/313. SCOUR LENGTH 2.5 MTRS, 0.6MTRS DEEP, TOWARDS 312.5 DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. THE WRECK IS MAINLY INTACT, RETAINING MOST OF ITS STRUCTURE. (EGS, HI 1472). AMEND NDW 38MTRS. SEP 2017/000002822 25.5.17 EXAM'D 16.12.16 IN 5424.565N, 0024.597W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 38.68MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 45MTRS, LENGTH 73.2MTRS, WIDTH 12.5MTRS, HEIGHT 5.8MTRS, ORIENTATION 132/312 DEGS. WRECK SITS UPRIGHT ON SAND WAVES, WELL DEFINED HULL. SOME REMAINS OF CENTRAL SUPER STRUCTURE IS VISIBLE ALTHOUGH VERY DECAYED. (MMT, HI 1491). AMEND NDW 38MTRS IN REVISED POSITION.
Circumstances of loss
BUILT BY LAXEVAAGES MASKIN & JERNSKIBS, BERGEN. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY AKTIES DPSK, GIMLE. PASSAGE BLYTH FOR CAEN. CARGO COAL. TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY UB-35.
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54 24.565 N,0 24.597 W
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FAQ
Where is the GIMLE wreck located?
The GIMLE wreck is located at coordinates 54 24.565 N,0 24.597 W.
How deep is the GIMLE and where exactly is it located?
The GIMLE lies at a depth of about 38.68 meters and is located at coordinates 54 24.565 N,0 24.597 W.
How deep is the seabed around the GIMLE?
The seabed around the GIMLE lies at approximately 45 meters deep.
When did the GIMLE sink?
The GIMLE sank on Nov 4, 1917.
When was the wreck of the GIMLE discovered?
The wreck of the GIMLE was discovered in 1917.
What country did the GIMLE belong to?
The GIMLE belonged to NO.
What cargo was the GIMLE carrying?
The GIMLE was carrying coal.
What was the tonnage of the GIMLE?
The GIMLE had a tonnage of 1131 tons.
What type of wreck is the GIMLE?
The GIMLE is classified as a steam ship.