Gudbrand (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Gudbrand (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 12.093 N,1 23.157 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.201550
  • Longitude: -1.385950
Wreck Depth 44 m
Water Depth 48 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name GUDBRAND (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag NO
Length 82.6 m
Width 12.2 m
Draught 4.9
Sonar Length 88
Sonar Width 20
Shadow Height 5.9
Orientation 170
Tonnage 1860
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 16, 1917
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1926
Last Detection Year 2000
Original Source unknown
Last Amended Date Jan 4, 2000

Surveying Details

H4214/26 1.7.26 H4214/26 1.7.26 NDW PA (1917) IN 551200N, 012330W. (AUTHORITY NOT GIVEN). BR STD. H460/67 3.4.67 EXAM'D IN 551203N, 012323W [OGB] USING DECCA. SWEPT CLEAR 77FT. LEAST E/S DEPTH 138FT IN GEN DEPTH 166FT. SCOUR 3FT. (HMS ENTERPRISE, ROS DTD 22.9.66). AMEND TO WK 23FMS. BR STD. 14.5.73 14.5.73 AMEND TO SW 13FMS. NE 1192. 14.3.74 14.3.74 AMEND TO SW 23MTRS. NC 156. H1270/85 14.10.85 H1270/85 14.10.85 HMS ENTERPRISE SURVEY RE-ASSESSED. CLEARANCE SWEEP ONLY CARRIED OUT, WK NOT FOULED. ACCEPT LEAST E/S DEPTH 138FT OR 42MTRS. BR STD. HH090/843/01 4.1.00 HH090/843/01 4.1.00 EXAM'D 28.5.99 IN 5512.093N, 0123.157W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 44.3 IN GEN DEPTH 48.7MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 88MTRS, WIDTH 20MTRS. DCS3 HT 5.9MTRS. LIES 170/350 DEGS WITH BOWS 350 DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. INTACT AND UPRIGHT WITH VISIBLE SUPERSTRUCTURE. (GARDLINE, HI 843). AMEND TO WK 44MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1897 BY J PRIESTMAN & CO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY SVERRE HANSEN AKTIES. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE, SINGLE SCREW. 196 NHP. WAS TORPEDOED & SUNK BY UC 60. PASSAGE TYNE FOR CHRISTIANA. CARGO COAL.

General Comments

UPRIGHT & INTACT, SUPERSTRUCTURE VISIBLE, BOWS 350 DEGS

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 55 12.093 N,1 23.157 W
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FAQ

Where is the GUDBRAND (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The GUDBRAND (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 55 12.093 N,1 23.157 W.

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

The GUDBRAND (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 44 meters and is located at coordinates 55 12.093 N,1 23.157 W.

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

The seabed around the GUDBRAND (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 48 meters deep.

When did the GUDBRAND (POSSIBLY) sink?

The GUDBRAND (POSSIBLY) sank on Mar 16, 1917.

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

The wreck of the GUDBRAND (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1926.

What country did the GUDBRAND (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The GUDBRAND (POSSIBLY) belonged to NO.

What cargo was the GUDBRAND (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The GUDBRAND (POSSIBLY) was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the GUDBRAND (POSSIBLY)?

The GUDBRAND (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 1860 tons.

What type of wreck is the GUDBRAND (POSSIBLY)?

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

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