Girnigoe Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Girnigoe Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 10.472 N,2 19.617 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.174533
  • Longitude: -2.326950
Wreck Depth 53 m
Water Depth 58 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name GIRNIGOE
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 42.7 m
Width 6.7 m
Draught 3
Sonar Length 60
Sonar Width 20
Shadow Height 5.9
Orientation 50
Tonnage 310
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo stone,sawdust/wood chips
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 27, 1908
Original Detection Year 1993
Last Detection Year 2000
Original Source survey vessel
Last Amended Date Nov 16, 1999

Surveying Details

FOUNDERED 18 MILES SE OF PORTLAND. (N CHIPCHASE). HH090/533/01 20.2.93 HH090/533/01 WK EXAM'D 20.2.93 IN 501028.3N, 021937W [WGD] USING HYPERFIX [3 LOPS]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 52.9 IN GEN DEPTH 58MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 5.9MTRS, LENGTH 60MTRS, WIDTH 20MTRS. INTACT. LYING 050/230 DEG. MAGNETOMETER INDICATED FERROUS CONTENT OF 65 TONS. SHOALEST PART AT SW END. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 533). INS AS WK 53MTRS. - NM 2106/93. HH100/351/16 4.9.00 HH100/351/16 4.9.00 DIVED IN LISTED POSN. LIES SLIGHTLY ON THE PORT SIDE WITH THE INTACT STERN TO THE WEST. BOWS PARTLY BROKEN. IDENTIFIED BY THE BUILDER'S PLATE. (N CHIPCHASE, LTR DTD 8.00). NCA.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT BY S MCKNIGHT & CO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY H BURDEN (JN'R) & CO LTD. SS WITH MACHINERY AFT AND WELL DECK. COMPOUND ENGINE OF 65HP. FOUNDERED 18 MILES SE OF PORTLAND. CARGO GRANITE CHIPS.

General Comments

INTACT. LISTS TO PORT, BOWS SW

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FAQ

Where is the GIRNIGOE wreck located?

The GIRNIGOE wreck is located at coordinates 50 10.472 N,2 19.617 W.

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

The GIRNIGOE lies at a depth of about 53 meters and is located at coordinates 50 10.472 N,2 19.617 W.

How deep is the seabed around the GIRNIGOE?

The seabed around the GIRNIGOE lies at approximately 58 meters deep.

When did the GIRNIGOE sink?

The GIRNIGOE sank on Oct 27, 1908.

When was the wreck of the GIRNIGOE discovered?

The wreck of the GIRNIGOE was discovered in 1993.

What country did the GIRNIGOE belong to?

The GIRNIGOE belonged to GB.

What cargo was the GIRNIGOE carrying?

The GIRNIGOE was carrying stone,sawdust/wood chips.

What was the tonnage of the GIRNIGOE?

The GIRNIGOE had a tonnage of 310 tons.

What type of wreck is the GIRNIGOE?

The GIRNIGOE is classified as a steam ship.

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