Hms Gael Wreck

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Hms gael Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 31.435 N,0 7.146 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.523917
  • Longitude: 0.119100
Water Depth 2 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS GAEL
Type yacht
Flag GB
Tonnage 115
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 24, 1940
Original Detection Year 1941
Last Detection Year 1974
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Mar 12, 2010

Surveying Details

SINKING POSN GIVEN AS NE BY N OF SPURN LT HO AND WNW OF HAILE FORT. (LLWW2). H01131/40 28.1.41 WK REPD IN 533126N, 000724E. (ADMIRALTY). INS AS DW. - NM 179/41.H4984/47 30.7.47 WK 1FM 4FT REP IN SAME POSN. (HMS SCOTT). - NM 2004/47 H0273/41 25.7.60 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 533126N, 000724E OR 177.75DEGS, 3.3M FROM SPURN PT LT HO 1. MAST SHOWING APPROX 2FT AT MHWS. IRON SHIP. (LIST OF WK IN APPR TO HUMBER). INS AS DW. - NM 179/41. H01131/40 25.7.60 EXAM'D IN 533125N, 000715E AFTER DISPOSAL. SWEPT CLEAR TO 2FT OFF SEABED AT 13FT. SCOUR TO 23FT. (HMS SHARPSHOOTER 30.8.49). H6450/68 4.12.68 WK SEARCHED FOR ABOUT 1.5HRS NOTHING FOUND. CONSIDER POSN SHOULD BE CHARTED AS A FOUL IN FUTURE. (HMS ENTERPRISE, HI 39/68). AMEND FOUL. BR STD. H2395/73 9.1.74 NOT FOUND DURING SSS SEARCH. (SOISS, 1973). DELETE. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

1.1.17 BUILT IN 1904. SINGLE SHAFT. HIRED FROM 1.1.17 TO 1919 AND AGAIN FROM 1.1940 AS A HARBOUR PATROL VESSEL. MINED. (SRN & SIBI).

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FAQ

Where is the HMS GAEL wreck located?

The HMS GAEL wreck is located at coordinates 53 31.435 N,0 7.146 E.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS GAEL?

The seabed around the HMS GAEL lies at approximately 2 meters deep.

When did the HMS GAEL sink?

The HMS GAEL sank on Nov 24, 1940.

When was the wreck of the HMS GAEL discovered?

The wreck of the HMS GAEL was discovered in 1941.

What country did the HMS GAEL belong to?

The HMS GAEL belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS GAEL?

The HMS GAEL had a tonnage of 115 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS GAEL?

The HMS GAEL is classified as a yacht.

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