Goosebridge Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Goosebridge Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
48 38.941 N,5 13.087 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 48.649017
  • Longitude: -5.218117
Water Depth 104 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name GOOSEBRIDGE
Flag SE
Tonnage 1886
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 1, 1917
Bottom Texture Shells
Original Detection Year 1919
Last Detection Year 2021
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details H1690/19 19.7.19 WK IN 483900N, 051300W. (PARIS NM). INS AS WK [OLD SYMBOL]. BR STD. H1291/28 [NO DATE] SYMBOL AMENDED TO NDW (1917). BR STD. H1128/63 12.3.63 INS AS NDW. NC 2644. 23.1.78 SHOWN AS NDW ON FRENCH 6680 AS NDW. ALSO LISTED IN FRENCH WK RECORDS. 25.2.88 SHOWN AS NDW PD IN 483900N, 051300W [EUR] ON FRENCH 7067 [1987 EDN]. ALSO LISTED IN FRENCH WK RECORDS 1987 NO.14585029. NC 2644. 2.3.09 SHOWN IN 4838.940N, 0513.090W [WGD] ON FRENCH 6880 [3RD EDN 2003, CORRECT TO NM 42 29 08, 1:150,000, LARGEST SCALE ADOPTION]. NC 2647. SEP 2009000084718 25.11.09 SHOWN IN 4838.982N, 0513.045W [WGD] ON FRENCH 7066 [INT 1800] [3RD EDN 2006 CORRECT TO 25-37-09, 1:150,000, LARGEST SCALE]. BR STD. SEP 2016/000015813 25.2.16 SHOWN AS NDW PD IN 4938.934N, 0513.088W [WGD] ON FRENCH 7066 [ED4 2015, COR 8.1.16]. AMEND TO REVISED POSN. SEP 2016/000098317 7.7.16 SHOWN AS NDW(PA) IN 4838.941N, 0513.087W [WGD] ON FR273110. (EDN 1.0, DTD 5.4.16). AMEND NDW(PA) IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Aug 18, 2021

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL CAPTURED AND SUNK BY SUBMARINE 10M WNW OF USHANT WHILST ON PASSAGE PORT TALBOT FOR ST NAZAIRE. (LL WW1).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 48 38.941 N,5 13.087 W
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FAQ

Where is the GOOSEBRIDGE wreck located?

The GOOSEBRIDGE wreck is located at coordinates 48 38.941 N,5 13.087 W.

How deep is the seabed around the GOOSEBRIDGE?

The seabed around the GOOSEBRIDGE lies at approximately 104 meters deep.

When did the GOOSEBRIDGE sink?

The GOOSEBRIDGE sank on Jan 1, 1917.

When was the wreck of the GOOSEBRIDGE discovered?

The wreck of the GOOSEBRIDGE was discovered in 1919.

What country did the GOOSEBRIDGE belong to?

The GOOSEBRIDGE belonged to SE.

What cargo was the GOOSEBRIDGE carrying?

The GOOSEBRIDGE was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the GOOSEBRIDGE?

The GOOSEBRIDGE had a tonnage of 1886 tons.