Guido (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Guido (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		57 58.796 N,1 17.481 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 57.979933
  • Longitude: -1.291350
Wreck Depth 89 m
Water Depth 96 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name GUIDO (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 98.5 m
Width 13.6 m
Draught 5.5
Sonar Length 83
Sonar Width 16
Shadow Height 7.4
Orientation 110
Tonnage 2093
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 8, 1915
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions ,,000.8,
Original Detection Year 1977
Last Detection Year 2009
Original Source survey vessel
Last Amended Date Jan 20, 2010

Surveying Details

SUNK IN POSN 27 MILES NE 0.25 N FROM RATTRAY HEAD. (WW1SL). H2396/77 18.3.77 H2396/77 18.3.77 WK LOCATED 1959 OR 1960 IN 575845N, 011706W. POSN BY DECCA. FLUSH DECKED SHIP NEARLY UPSIDE DOWN. HEIGHT 9.1 MTRS. GEN DEPTH OF SEABED 109MTRS. (RISDON BEAZLEY, LTR DTD 3.3.77). INS AS WK 100MTRS. BR STD. H1310/85/36 16.10.85 H1310/85/36 16.10.85 LOCATED IN 575849N, 011652W. LEAST DEPTH 100 IN GEN DEPTH 110MTRS. (KILBURNS SALVAGE CO LTD, 11.10.85). NCA. HH091/155/01 20.1.10 HH091/155/01 & SEP 2010/000027978 20.1.10 EXAM'D 13.6.09 IN 5758.796N, 0117.481W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 89.55 IN GEN DEPTH 96.9MTRS. SCOUR 1.2MTRS DEEP TO N AND S. LENGTH 83MTRS, WIDTH 16MTRS, HT 7.4MTRS. LIES 110/290 DEGS. MODERATE MAGNETIC ANOMALY. HIGHLY DEGRADED AND IN TWO PIECES. (GARDLINE HYDRO, HI 1155). ?BOWS SE, BOW DETACHED. DEBRIS LIES CLOSE S. AMEND WK 89MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1913 BY DUNLOP, BREMNER & CO LTD, PORT GLASGOW. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY T WILDON & SONS LTD. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 304HP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE LONDON & HULL FOR ARCHANGEL. GENERAL CARGO. CAPTURED BY U-25 THEN TORPEDOED AND SUNK.

General Comments

ALMOST INVERTED, ?BOWS SE & DETACHED, SCOUR N & S

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FAQ

Where is the GUIDO (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The GUIDO (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 57 58.796 N,1 17.481 W.

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

The GUIDO (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 89 meters and is located at coordinates 57 58.796 N,1 17.481 W.

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

The seabed around the GUIDO (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 96 meters deep.

When did the GUIDO (POSSIBLY) sink?

The GUIDO (POSSIBLY) sank on Jul 8, 1915.

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

The wreck of the GUIDO (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1977.

What country did the GUIDO (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The GUIDO (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the GUIDO (POSSIBLY) carrying?

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

What was the tonnage of the GUIDO (POSSIBLY)?

The GUIDO (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 2093 tons.

What type of wreck is the GUIDO (POSSIBLY)?

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

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