Gotha Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Gotha Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 50.025 N,1 45.388 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.833750
  • Longitude: 1.756467
Water Depth 37 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name GOTHA
Type sailing vessel
Flag SE
Tonnage 198
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coke
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 22, 1923
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1923
Last Detection Year 2015
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Last Amended Date May 28, 2015

Surveying Details

H8821/23 31.12.23 SANK ABOUT 1.5M, WNW OF WOULD LTV. (SHERINGHAM CG, 22.12.23). INS AS DW. - NM ACTION. H8821/23 10.1.24 AMEND NDW. (TH L 144/24). 3.2.1930 SS NESTLEA STRUCK WRECKAGE IN 525030N, 014530E ON 3.2.30. SEARCH MADE BY TH. (TH LTR). NCA YET. POSN EXAMINED AND SWEPT. NO OBSTN LOCATED. (BOT PAPER, 33/581/1930). DELETE. BR STD. 26.4.56 NOT SHOWN ON CHARTS. (SEE 'BARRHILL' IN 524945N 014543E). NCA. 30.1.58 NOT LOCATED BY A/S SWEEP. (HMS SHARPSHOOTER, 1949). NCA. H2334/75 22.9.76 NOT FOUND. (HMS FAWN, HI 42/75). NCA. H2053/82 20.9.83 NOT FOUND. (HMS ECHO, HI 125). NCA. SEP 2015/000041896 28.5.15 NOT LOCATED. (GARDLINE HI 1427). AMEND DEAD.

Circumstances of loss

STRANDED ON HAISBOROUGH SAND. LATER REFLOATED AND SUBSEQUENTLY SANK. (LL).

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FAQ

Where is the GOTHA wreck located?

The GOTHA wreck is located at coordinates 52 50.025 N,1 45.388 E.

How deep is the seabed around the GOTHA?

The seabed around the GOTHA lies at approximately 37 meters deep.

When did the GOTHA sink?

The GOTHA sank on Dec 22, 1923.

When was the wreck of the GOTHA discovered?

The wreck of the GOTHA was discovered in 1923.

What country did the GOTHA belong to?

The GOTHA belonged to SE.

What cargo was the GOTHA carrying?

The GOTHA was carrying coke.

What was the tonnage of the GOTHA?

The GOTHA had a tonnage of 198 tons.

What type of wreck is the GOTHA?

The GOTHA is classified as a sailing vessel.

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