Gowrie (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Gowrie (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		56 57.387 N,2 1.796 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 56.956450
  • Longitude: -2.029933
Wreck Depth 53 m
Water Depth 57 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name GOWRIE (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 54.3 m
Width 9.1 m
Draught 3.7
Sonar Length 34
Sonar Width 9
Shadow Height 3.7
Orientation 40
Tonnage 689
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 9, 1940
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions 0003.0,,001.6,040
Original Detection Year 1967
Last Detection Year 2009
Original Source survey vessel
Last Amended Date Mar 3, 2010

Surveying Details

H1192/67 25.4.67 H1192/67 25.4.67 LOCATED IN 565724N, 020142W [OGB] USING HIFIX/3 [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 178FT IN GEN DEPTH 189FT. SONAR FROM THE SOUTH GOOD. (HMS ENTERPRISE, HI 50/66). INS AS WK 29FMS. BR STD. 29.12.78 29.12.78 AMEND TO WK 54MTRS. NC 1409. 1.7.09 SEP 2009/000049721 1.7.09 WK LOCATED IN 5657.388, 0201.795W [WGD] USING DGPS. HT APPROX 3.7MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 57.6MTRS. (GARDLINE GEOSURVEY, HN DTD 24.6.09 FOR HI 1155). NCA. HH091/155/01 3.3.10 HH091/155/01 3.3.10 EXAM'D 22.6.09 IN 5657.387N, 0201.796W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 53.92 IN GEN DEPTH 57.6MTRS. SCOUR 1.6MTRS DEEP EXTENDS 3.4MTRS TOWARDS 040 DEGS FROM NE END. LENGTH 34MTRS, WIDTH 9MTRS, HT 3.7MTRS. LIES 040/220 DEGS WITH BOWS NE. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. (GARDLINE HYDRO, HI 1155). INTACT, UPRIGHT. AMEND WK 53MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. 22.6.10 SEP 2010/000097684 22.6.10 AMEND WK 53MTRS. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE. SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE HULL FOR ABERDEEN. FOUNDERED AFTER BEING BOMBED BY AIRCRAFT. (WW2SL & SIBI).

General Comments

UPRIGHT, INTACT, BOWS NE

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FAQ

Where is the GOWRIE (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The GOWRIE (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 56 57.387 N,2 1.796 W.

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

The GOWRIE (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 53 meters and is located at coordinates 56 57.387 N,2 1.796 W.

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

The seabed around the GOWRIE (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 57 meters deep.

When did the GOWRIE (POSSIBLY) sink?

The GOWRIE (POSSIBLY) sank on Jan 9, 1940.

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

The wreck of the GOWRIE (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1967.

What country did the GOWRIE (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The GOWRIE (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the GOWRIE (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The GOWRIE (POSSIBLY) was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the GOWRIE (POSSIBLY)?

The GOWRIE (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 689 tons.

What type of wreck is the GOWRIE (POSSIBLY)?

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

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