Giralda (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Giralda (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		58 47.719 N,2 46.107 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 58.795317
  • Longitude: -2.768450
Wreck Depth 53 m
Water Depth 59 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name GIRALDA (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 85.3 m
Width 12.5 m
Draught 5.8
Sonar Length 90.5
Sonar Width 20
Shadow Height 5
Orientation 153
Tonnage 2178
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 30, 1940
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 2020
Original Source published World War 2 losses
Last Amended Date Mar 31, 2020

Surveying Details

SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 3M SE OF GRIMNESS. (WW2SL). POSN 584748N, 024554W. (FORRESTER, A/SW725/40). 8.6.78 CHARTED AS WK USC PA 40MTRS IN 584748N, 024554W. NC 2162. HH100/351/01 - H268/351/01 28.8.89 LOCATED IN 584729N, 024532.5W [OGB] USING DECCA. POOR UNDERWATER VISIBILITY PREVENTED PROPER EXAMINATION. (SGT J LEIGH, RAF KINLOSS, 10.8.89). AMEND POSN BUT RETAIN AS PA. BR STD. 10.5.00 AMEND TO WK USC 40MTRS. BR STD. HH091/218/01 - SEP 2007/000086983 21.11.07 EXAM'D 20.5.07 IN 5847.7190N, 0246.1067W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 53.5 IN GEN DEPTH 59.7MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 90.5MTRS, WIDTH 20MTRS, HT 5MTRS. LIES 153/333 DEGS WITH BOWS NNW. IN GOOD CONDITION AND UPRIGHT. BREAK ON PORT SIDE TOWARDS THE BOW. (NETSURVEY, HI 1218). UPRIGHT, COLLAPSED, HIGH AREA MIDSHIPS. AMEND WK 53MTRS IN REVISED POSN. - NM 5820/07.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1924 BY J LEWIS & SONS. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY SOUTH GEORGIA CO. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 230 NHP FOR 10 KNOTS. PASSAGE AYR FOR KIRKWALL. BOMBED & SUNK BY GERMAN AIRCRAFT. 33 MEN LOST. (DODS).

General Comments

UPRIGHT, COLLAPSED, HIGH AREA MIDSHIPS, ?BOWS NNW

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FAQ

Where is the GIRALDA (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The GIRALDA (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 58 47.719 N,2 46.107 W.

How deep is the GIRALDA (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The GIRALDA (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 53 meters and is located at coordinates 58 47.719 N,2 46.107 W.

How deep is the seabed around the GIRALDA (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the GIRALDA (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 59 meters deep.

When did the GIRALDA (POSSIBLY) sink?

The GIRALDA (POSSIBLY) sank on Jan 30, 1940.

When was the wreck of the GIRALDA (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the GIRALDA (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1940.

What country did the GIRALDA (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The GIRALDA (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the GIRALDA (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The GIRALDA (POSSIBLY) was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the GIRALDA (POSSIBLY)?

The GIRALDA (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 2178 tons.

What type of wreck is the GIRALDA (POSSIBLY)?

The GIRALDA (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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