Gothia Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Gothia Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		57 46 N,9 50 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 57.766667
  • Longitude: -9.833333
Water Depth 1200 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name GOTHIA
Type steam ship
Flag SE
Length 86.6 m
Width 12.5 m
Draught 4.6
Tonnage 1640
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo chemicals,natural fibres and materials in general: unprocessed and products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 22, 1940
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 1991
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 45M W BY N OF ST KILDA. (DODS, LL WW2). 3.5.91 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 574600N, 095000W [UND]. (WW2SL, AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES). PLOTS IN OVER 1000MTRS. NCA, TOO DEEP AND POSN TOO VAGUE TO CHART.
Last Amended Date Dec 6, 2004

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1937 BY W. PICKERSGILL & SONS. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY REDERIAKTIEB. SVENSKA LLOYD. OIL ENGINES OF 473 NHP. PASSAGE DOMSJO FOR GENOA. TORPEDOED BY U-51. 11 MEN RECOVERED FROM CREW OF 24. (DODS, WW2SL, LL WW2 & AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES).

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FAQ

Where is the GOTHIA wreck located?

The GOTHIA wreck is located at coordinates 57 46 N,9 50 W.

How deep is the seabed around the GOTHIA?

The seabed around the GOTHIA lies at approximately 1200 meters deep.

When did the GOTHIA sink?

The GOTHIA sank on Jan 22, 1940.

When was the wreck of the GOTHIA discovered?

The wreck of the GOTHIA was discovered in 1940.

What country did the GOTHIA belong to?

The GOTHIA belonged to SE.

What cargo was the GOTHIA carrying?

The GOTHIA was carrying chemicals,natural fibres and materials in general: unprocessed and products.

What was the tonnage of the GOTHIA?

The GOTHIA had a tonnage of 1640 tons.

What type of wreck is the GOTHIA?

The GOTHIA is classified as a steam ship.

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