Gottfried (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Gottfried (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 8.305 N,0 37.903 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.138417
  • Longitude: -0.631717
Wreck Depth 68 m
Water Depth 71 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name GOTTFRIED (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag NO
Sonar Length 35
Sonar Width 12
Shadow Height 4
Orientation 120
Tonnage 426
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 27, 1914
Scour Dimensions ,,000.1,
Original Detection Year 1914
Last Detection Year 1988
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Mar 12, 2008

Surveying Details

6.4.17 POSN 550730N, 003900W. (MC 6.4.17). H3039/26 CONFIRMS LOSS. H256/27 27.1.27 AMEND TO NDW (1914) IN 550730N, 003900W ON 2182A,2182B. H5667/52 18.8.53 AMEND TO NDW. NC 1191. H1141/65 31.5.65 POSSIBLE WK LOCATED IN 550818N, 003748W. LEAST E/S DEPTH 224 IN GEN DEPTH 235FT. V GOOD A/S RESPONSE. E/S TRACE INDICATES LARGELY SILTED OVER. NOT CLOSELY EXAM'D. REQUIRES FURTHER ATTENTION. (HMS ECHO, 25.6.64). AMEND TO WK 37FMS. BR STD. 1.3.71 AMEND TO WK 68MTRS. INT 1402. 29.1.76 NDW SHOWN IN 550815N, 003745W ON KINGFISHER CHART KE 155-1A [MAY 1970 EDN]. H6330/87/2 8.12.88 POSN REPORTED BY HMS ECHO IN 1964 EXAM'D 16.9.88. CLASSIFIED AS ROCK RIDGE WITH DISTINCTIVE CREST. NO WK EXISTS IN THIS AREA. (GARDLINE, HI 414A). AMEND DEAD.

Circumstances of loss

MINED.

General Comments

?LARGE WK, SILTED OVER

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FAQ

Where is the GOTTFRIED (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The GOTTFRIED (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 55 8.305 N,0 37.903 W.

How deep is the GOTTFRIED (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The GOTTFRIED (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 68 meters and is located at coordinates 55 8.305 N,0 37.903 W.

How deep is the seabed around the GOTTFRIED (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the GOTTFRIED (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 71 meters deep.

When did the GOTTFRIED (POSSIBLY) sink?

The GOTTFRIED (POSSIBLY) sank on Aug 27, 1914.

When was the wreck of the GOTTFRIED (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the GOTTFRIED (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1914.

What country did the GOTTFRIED (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The GOTTFRIED (POSSIBLY) belonged to NO.

What was the tonnage of the GOTTFRIED (POSSIBLY)?

The GOTTFRIED (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 426 tons.

What type of wreck is the GOTTFRIED (POSSIBLY)?

The GOTTFRIED (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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