Gothic Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Gothic Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 32.235 N,0 10.896 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.537250
  • Longitude: 0.181600
Wreck Depth 7.2 m
Water Depth 9 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name GOTHIC
Type tanker
Flag GB
Length 80.8 m
Width 12.5 m
Draught 8.1
Tonnage 2444
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 12, 1940
Scour Dimensions ,,001.2,
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 1974
Original Source survey vessel
Last Amended Date Sep 2, 2002

Surveying Details

H0847/40 24.9.40 H0847/40 24.9.40 MINED IN 533216N, 001102E. TWO MASTS VISIBLE 30FT ABOVE HW. (HMS FRANKLIN, 15.9.40). - PFNM 2322/40. H0273/40 28.1.41 H0273/40 28.1.41 INS ST IN 533216N, 001102E. - NM 179/41. H0847/40 17.12.41 H0847/40 17.12.41 AMEND TO DW IN REVISED POSN. - NM 2991/41. H0847/40 26.5.43 H0847/40 26.5.43 AMEMD TO WK 3FMS 2FT IN REVISED POSN. - NM 1077/43. H0847/40 12.10.50 H0847/40 12.10.50 SURVEYED AFTER DISPERSAL IN 533211N, 001100E USING HSA. SWEPT CLEAR 24FT, FOUL AT 25FT. LEAST E/S DEPTH 27FT IN GEN DEPTH 26FT TO 37FT. (HMS SHARPSHOOTER, 22.9.50). AMEND TO WK 4FMS. - NM 1964/50. H6450/68 5.12.68 H6450/68 5.12.68 EXAM'D 22.5.68 IN 533213N, 001100E [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 28FT IN GEN DEPTH 30-32FT. SCOUR 36FT. WK APPEARED TO BE LYING IN SCOUR ALMOST LEVEL WITH THE SURROUNDING SEABED. (HMS ENTERPRISE, HI 39/68). RETAIN AS K 4FMS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. H2395/73 9.1.74 H2395/73 9.1.74 EXAM'D IN 533211N, 001100E [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 7.2 IN GEN DEPTH 9.0MTRS. SCOUR 10.2MTRS. APPEARS TO BE BROKEN UP INTO A NUMBER OF PIECES & LIES IN ITS OWN SCOUR. (HMS ECHO, K6826/2). BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1919 BY H GRAYSON & CO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY GOTHIC SS CO LTD. THREE BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 229HP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE IMMINGHAM FOR KILLINGHOME. CARGO CREOSOTE. MINED.

General Comments

BROKEN INTO A NUMBER OF PIECES, LIES IN OWN SCOUR

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 53 32.235 N,0 10.896 E
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FAQ

Where is the GOTHIC wreck located?

The GOTHIC wreck is located at coordinates 53 32.235 N,0 10.896 E.

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

The GOTHIC lies at a depth of about 7.2 meters and is located at coordinates 53 32.235 N,0 10.896 E.

How deep is the seabed around the GOTHIC?

The seabed around the GOTHIC lies at approximately 9 meters deep.

When did the GOTHIC sink?

The GOTHIC sank on Sep 12, 1940.

When was the wreck of the GOTHIC discovered?

The wreck of the GOTHIC was discovered in 1940.

What country did the GOTHIC belong to?

The GOTHIC belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the GOTHIC?

The GOTHIC had a tonnage of 2444 tons.

What type of wreck is the GOTHIC?

The GOTHIC is classified as a tanker.

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