Gisella (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Gisella (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 39.612 N,5 17.235 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.660200
  • Longitude: -5.287250
Wreck Depth 46 m
Water Depth 53 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name GISELLA (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 95.5 m
Width 13.5 m
Draught 6.2
Sonar Length 67.3
Sonar Width 16.7
Shadow Height 7.3
Orientation 62
Tonnage 2502
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 18, 1917
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 2011
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Last Amended Date Dec 5, 2011

Surveying Details

TORPEDOED 2M SW BY S FROM SKOKHAM ISLAND. (WW1SL). H3804/72 17.10.78 H3804/72 17.10.78 LOCATED IN 513937.5N, 051711.5W [OGB]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 51.6MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 56MTRS. HEIGHT BY HYDROSEARCH 5.5MTRS. (HMS BULLDOG, SIGNAL 27.9.78). NCA. H1921/80 31.3.80 H1921/80 31.3.80 LOCATED IN 513935N, 051712.8W [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 52.8 IN GEN DEPTH 57MTRS. DEPTH BY VERTICAL HT 50.6MTRS, BY SHADOW 50.6MTRS. LYING 065/245 DEGS. LENGTH 76.3MTRS, BEAM 21.1MTRS. VERY BROKEN UP WK. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 52/80). CHART AS WK 50MTRS. BR STD. 5.12.11 5.12.11 LOCATED 4.6.10 IN 5139.612N, 0517.235W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 46.66 IN GEN DEPTH 53.9MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 67.3MTRS, WIDTH 16.7MTRS, HT 7.24MTRS. LIES 062/242 DEGS WITH BOWS SW. (FUGRO OSAE, HI 1328). WELL BROKEN UP. AMEND WK 46MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

EX-GISELLA GROEDEL. BUILT 1904 BY W GRAY & CO LTD, WEST HARTLEPOOL. OWNED AT TIME OF LOST BY GROEDEL BROS SS CO LTD. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 255 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE FROM CARDIFF. TORPEDOED BY UC-77. TWO MEN LOST. (SIBI).

General Comments

VERY BROKEN UP

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FAQ

Where is the GISELLA (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The GISELLA (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 51 39.612 N,5 17.235 W.

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

The GISELLA (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 46 meters and is located at coordinates 51 39.612 N,5 17.235 W.

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

The seabed around the GISELLA (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 53 meters deep.

When did the GISELLA (POSSIBLY) sink?

The GISELLA (POSSIBLY) sank on Nov 18, 1917.

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

The wreck of the GISELLA (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1917.

What country did the GISELLA (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The GISELLA (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the GISELLA (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The GISELLA (POSSIBLY) was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the GISELLA (POSSIBLY)?

The GISELLA (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 2502 tons.

What type of wreck is the GISELLA (POSSIBLY)?

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

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