Girl Of The Period Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Girl of the period Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 47.531 N,1 29.894 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.792183
  • Longitude: 1.498233
Wreck Depth 13.7 m
Water Depth 20 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name GIRL OF THE PERIOD
Type sailing vessel
Flag GB
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 3, 1918
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 1958
Original Source unknown
Last Amended Date May 25, 2010

Surveying Details

H1353/18 21.3.18 WK IN 514730N, 013000E. SPAR VISIBLE ABOVE WATER. MARKED BY BUOY SE.- FNM'S 174/18 & 197/18. H3849/18 SPAR NOT VISIBLE. (C IN C NORE). H8246/19 1.11.19 DEPTH OVER WK 45FT, SHOWN AS WK 7FMS. BUOY WITHDRAWN. (TH NM). BR STD. H8037/34 NOW SHOWN AS WK 7FMS 3FT. BR STD. H1731/59 6.5.60 NOT FOUND BY DRIFT SWEEP OR A/S. (ECES SWEEP REPORT 3.11.58). AMENDED TO DEAD. - NM 1087/60. H2101/74 16.1.74 NOT LOCATED AFTER SSS SEARCH. (SOISS 1973). NCA. H4399/71 3.5.79 POSN EXAMINED FROM 4 DIRECTIONS USING DCS3. NO INDICATION OF WK. EXISTENCE CONSIDERED VERY DOUBTFUL. (SOISS HI 51/77). NFA. 5.3.13 NOT LOCATED 12.2012 USING M/B. (NETSURVEY, HI 1398). NCA.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT OF WOOD. PASSAGE GRIMSBY FOR DIEPPE. FOUNDERED. (SIBI).

General Comments

WOODEN HULL

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FAQ

Where is the GIRL OF THE PERIOD wreck located?

The GIRL OF THE PERIOD wreck is located at coordinates 51 47.531 N,1 29.894 E.

How deep is the GIRL OF THE PERIOD and where exactly is it located?

The GIRL OF THE PERIOD lies at a depth of about 13.7 meters and is located at coordinates 51 47.531 N,1 29.894 E.

How deep is the seabed around the GIRL OF THE PERIOD?

The seabed around the GIRL OF THE PERIOD lies at approximately 20 meters deep.

When did the GIRL OF THE PERIOD sink?

The GIRL OF THE PERIOD sank on Mar 3, 1918.

When was the wreck of the GIRL OF THE PERIOD discovered?

The wreck of the GIRL OF THE PERIOD was discovered in 1918.

What country did the GIRL OF THE PERIOD belong to?

The GIRL OF THE PERIOD belonged to GB.

What cargo was the GIRL OF THE PERIOD carrying?

The GIRL OF THE PERIOD was carrying coal.

What type of wreck is the GIRL OF THE PERIOD?

The GIRL OF THE PERIOD is classified as a sailing vessel.

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