Hms Gabir Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Hms gabir Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 26.527 N,1 47.557 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.442117
  • Longitude: 1.792617
Water Depth 15 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS GABIR
Type trawler
Flag GB
Length 35.7 m
Width 6.6 m
Draught 3.5
Tonnage 219
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 1976
Original Source other
Surveying Details H3198/18 7.6.18 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 522630N, 014740E. (C-IN-C LOWESTOFT). INS ON CHARTS. 1923 AMENDED TO NDW. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). BR STD. H2615/28 28.4.28 REMOVED. (TH). DELETED. - NM ACTION. H2098/74 29.1.76 NOT FOUND AFTER TRANSIT SONAR SEARCH. (HMS ECHO, HI 15/75). AMENDED TO DEAD. H4658/71 29.11.77 NOT FOUND USING DCS3. (HMS ENTERPRISE, ROS DTD 25.10.77). NCA. SEP 2016/000091758 21.7.17 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET 2016-2017. (GARDLINE, HI 1494). NFA.
Last Amended Date Jul 21, 2017

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1909 BY COOK, WELTON & GEMMELL, BEVERLEY. OWNED BY A GRANT, GRIMSBY. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 69 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY GREAT CENTRAL ENG CO LTD, GRIMSBY. 1 X 6PDR GUN. HIRED AS MINESWEEPER IN 1916. MINED OFF LOWESTOFT. (LLWW1 & SIBI).

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FAQ

Where is the HMS GABIR wreck located?

The HMS GABIR wreck is located at coordinates 52 26.527 N,1 47.557 E.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS GABIR?

The seabed around the HMS GABIR lies at approximately 15 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the HMS GABIR discovered?

The wreck of the HMS GABIR was discovered in 1918.

What country did the HMS GABIR belong to?

The HMS GABIR belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS GABIR?

The HMS GABIR had a tonnage of 219 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS GABIR?

The HMS GABIR is classified as a trawler.

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