Gold Seeker Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Gold seeker Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 51.525 N,2 10.886 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.858750
  • Longitude: 2.181433
Water Depth 36 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name GOLD SEEKER
Type sailing vessel
Flag GB
Tonnage 62
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 13, 1917
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 1994
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Aug 1, 2014

Surveying Details

14.3.17 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 525130N, 021100E, ONE OF THREE WKS IN SAME POSN, OTHER 2 ARE UNKNOWN. (DR FOWLERS, 14.3.17). INS AS WK (OLD SYMBOL). BA 2182A. H6411/21 POSN OF WK CONFIRMED IN SUMMARY OF ACTION LIST FROM GERMAN AND NETHERLANDS CHARTS. NCA. H8203/19 LOSS CONFIRMED. H4282/26 14.10.26 AMENDED TO NDW (1917)(PA). BA 1094. H179/42 12.9.42 DELETED. (ADMIRALTY). AMENDED TO DEAD. - NM 1972/42. HH090/616/01 21.11.94 NOT LOCATED. (GARDLINE, HI 616). NCA. SEP 2020/000100123 27.5.20 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET (2019). (MERITAITO, HI 1580). NFA.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT OF WOOD. STOPPED BY U-BOAT. CREW FORCED TO ABANDON SHIP. SUNK BY GUNFIRE. (SIBI).

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FAQ

Where is the GOLD SEEKER wreck located?

The GOLD SEEKER wreck is located at coordinates 52 51.525 N,2 10.886 E.

How deep is the seabed around the GOLD SEEKER?

The seabed around the GOLD SEEKER lies at approximately 36 meters deep.

When did the GOLD SEEKER sink?

The GOLD SEEKER sank on Mar 13, 1917.

When was the wreck of the GOLD SEEKER discovered?

The wreck of the GOLD SEEKER was discovered in 1917.

What country did the GOLD SEEKER belong to?

The GOLD SEEKER belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the GOLD SEEKER?

The GOLD SEEKER had a tonnage of 62 tons.

What type of wreck is the GOLD SEEKER?

The GOLD SEEKER is classified as a sailing vessel.

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