Gowrie Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Gowrie Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 51.94 N,1 24.08 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.865667
  • Longitude: -1.401333
Wreck Depth 36 m
Water Depth 56 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name GOWRIE
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Tonnage 1031
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 10, 1917
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 1990
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Mar 28, 2017

Surveying Details

10.10.1917 WK IN 495200N, 012400W, 12-14M NE [MAG] FROM CHERBOURG. ( DOCKET M73746). H2537/28 23.8.28 NDW IN 495200N, 012400W APPROX. (AUTHORITY UNKNOWN). NCA. 28.3.78 NDW PA IN 495200N, 012400W. (FR NM 79 06 33). NE 1106. 15.6.82 SHOWN AS NDW PA ON FR 6614D [1979 EDN]. 18.6.90 USC PD 36MTRS SHOWN IN 495200N, 012400W ON FR 6857 [1986 EDN]. BRITISH SS 'GOWRIE' IN 495200N, 012400W [EUR]. POSN ACCURACY 1M [=PA]. LEAST DEPTH ESTIMATED FROM VESSELS DIMENSIONS AS 36 IN GEN DEPTH 56MTRS. (FR WK RECORDS NO.14591189). NC 2613. HH226/410/01 10.6.92 NOT FOUND. TO BE EXPUNGED. (BREST NM 92 21 31). DELETED. - NM 1894/92. 13.2.97 REPORTED TO BE NON-EXISTENT. (FR WK RECORDS 1997 NO.14591167). AMENDED TO DEAD.

Circumstances of loss

TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE WHILE ON PASSAGE NEWHAVEN TO CHERBOURG. (LL WW1).

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FAQ

Where is the GOWRIE wreck located?

The GOWRIE wreck is located at coordinates 49 51.94 N,1 24.08 W.

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

The GOWRIE lies at a depth of about 36 meters and is located at coordinates 49 51.94 N,1 24.08 W.

How deep is the seabed around the GOWRIE?

The seabed around the GOWRIE lies at approximately 56 meters deep.

When did the GOWRIE sink?

The GOWRIE sank on Oct 10, 1917.

When was the wreck of the GOWRIE discovered?

The wreck of the GOWRIE was discovered in 1917.

What country did the GOWRIE belong to?

The GOWRIE belonged to GB.

What cargo was the GOWRIE carrying?

The GOWRIE was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the GOWRIE?

The GOWRIE had a tonnage of 1031 tons.

What type of wreck is the GOWRIE?

The GOWRIE is classified as a steam ship.

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