Gothia Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Gothia Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 49.224 N,0 46.118 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.820400
  • Longitude: -0.768633
Wreck Depth 54 m
Water Depth 61 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name GOTHIA
Type steam ship
Flag SE
Length 82.3 m
Width 12.2 m
Draught 5.5
Sonar Length 65
Sonar Width 7
Orientation 165
Tonnage 1826
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 11, 1918
Scour Dimensions ,,001.0,
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 1988
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Mar 7, 2002

Surveying Details

H4534/24 4.7.24 OBS WK SYMBOL ERASED FROM 2182A. H1141/65 31.5.65 WK LOCATED IN 544914N, 004610W. LEAST E/S DEPTH 194 IN GEN DEPTH 203FT. NOT FULLY EXAM'D. (HMS ECHO, 24.6.64). INS AS WK 32FMS. BR STD. H460/6730 30.3.67 LEAST E/S DEPTH 188 IN GEN DEPTH 211FT. SCOUR DEPTH 214FT. BEST A/S RETURN FROM W AND NE. (HMS ENTERPRISE, ROS DTD 14.6.66). AMEND TO WK 31FMS. BR STD. 1.8.77 AMEND TO WK 57MTRS. NC 1191. H6331/87 1.2.89 EXAM'D 15.6.88 IN 544913N, 004601W [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [4 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 54.5 IN GEN DEPTH 61MTRS. SCOUR 1MTR DEEP. LIES IN ONE PIECE. LENGTH 65MTRS, WIDTH 7MTRS. ORIENTATED 165/345 DEG WITH HIGH POINT AT SE END. (LAND & MARINE, HI 414B). BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY UB-21. (DER KRIEG ZUR SEE).

General Comments

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FAQ

Where is the GOTHIA wreck located?

The GOTHIA wreck is located at coordinates 54 49.224 N,0 46.118 W.

How deep is the GOTHIA and where exactly is it located?

The GOTHIA lies at a depth of about 54 meters and is located at coordinates 54 49.224 N,0 46.118 W.

How deep is the seabed around the GOTHIA?

The seabed around the GOTHIA lies at approximately 61 meters deep.

When did the GOTHIA sink?

The GOTHIA sank on May 11, 1918.

When was the wreck of the GOTHIA discovered?

The wreck of the GOTHIA was discovered in 1918.

What country did the GOTHIA belong to?

The GOTHIA belonged to SE.

What was the tonnage of the GOTHIA?

The GOTHIA had a tonnage of 1826 tons.

What type of wreck is the GOTHIA?

The GOTHIA is classified as a steam ship.

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