Giralda Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Giralda Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 32.51 N,0 42.435 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.541833
  • Longitude: -0.707250
Water Depth 21 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name GIRALDA
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 83.2 m
Width 11.9 m
Draught 5.8
Tonnage 1100
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 28, 1918
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 1989
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Last Amended Date Jan 20, 1989

Surveying Details

H5002/18 2.9.18 H5002/18 2.9.18 SUNK 0.25M E OF KETTLENESS POINT WITH STERN ABOVE SURFACE AT HW. (SNO TYNE REPORT). SANK 5M NNW FROM WHITBY. (BMVS). H7622/18 15.1.19 H7622/18 15.1.19 UPPERWORKS SHOWING AT LOW WATER, IN 543220N, 004220W. (SNO TYNE). H3752/26 11.6.26 H3752/26 11.6.26 INS AS DW(WRECKS)(1918)(PA). BA 1191. H5103/83 2.9.83 H5103/83 2.9.83 WK REPD IN 543230N, 004220W. POSN BY DECCA. (KINGFISHER NO W61, WHITBY AREA, BAYMANS HOLE, APR 1983 EDN). 3.4.74 3.4.74 INS AS DW PA. NC 134. H6331/87 20.1.89 H6331/87 20.1.89 NOT FOUND. NO INDICATION OF WRECKAGE ON DCS3. (LAND & MARINE, HI 414B). DELETED.- NM 596/89.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1887 BY OSBOURNE, GRAHAM & CO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY SOUTH METROPOLITAN GAS CO. SCREW, COMPOUND ENGINES, 128 NHP. MACHINERY BY G CLARK, SUNDERLAND. PASSAGE LONDON FOR THE TYNE. TORPEDOED BY UB-77 AND SUBSEQUENTLY BEACHED. SIX MEN LOST, 13 RECOVERED. (LLWW1, DODS & SIBI).

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FAQ

Where is the GIRALDA wreck located?

The GIRALDA wreck is located at coordinates 54 32.51 N,0 42.435 W.

How deep is the seabed around the GIRALDA?

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

When did the GIRALDA sink?

The GIRALDA sank on Aug 28, 1918.

When was the wreck of the GIRALDA discovered?

The wreck of the GIRALDA was discovered in 1918.

What country did the GIRALDA belong to?

The GIRALDA belonged to GB.

What cargo was the GIRALDA carrying?

The GIRALDA was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the GIRALDA?

The GIRALDA had a tonnage of 1100 tons.

What type of wreck is the GIRALDA?

The GIRALDA is classified as a steam ship.

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