Hms Gambri (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Hms gambri (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 43.418 N,0 26.43 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.723633
  • Longitude: 0.440500
Wreck Depth 15.99 m
Water Depth 19 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS GAMBRI (POSSIBLY)
Type trawler
Flag GB
Length 38.4 m
Width 7 m
Draught 3.7
Sonar Length 20.7
Sonar Width 7.4
Shadow Height 2.9
Orientation 130
Tonnage 274
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 18, 1918
Bottom Texture 4,1,17,6,7
Scour Dimensions 020.7,,000.60,055
Debris Field NIL
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 2018
Original Source other
Surveying Details SANK OFF ROYAL SOVEREIGN LTV. (WW1SL & LL WW1). H609/18 22.2.18 SUNK ABOUT 3.5C NE OF ROYAL SOVEREIGN LTV [504300N, 002752E]. LEAST DEPTH 7FMS. (AUTHORITY NOT KNOWN). INS AS WK PA 7FMS. - NM 291/18. 14.7.71 AMEND TO WK PA 12.8MTRS. NC 536. H4959/73 3.4.75 NOT FOUND IN CHARTED POSN DURING E/S AND SONAR SEARCH. (HMS BEAGLE, HI 55/74). NCA. H4121/76 6.1.77 SMALL WK, POSSIBLY THE GAMBRI, LOCATED IN 504323N, 002632E [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 16.3 IN GEN DEPTH 19MTRS. DCS3 HT 1.6MTRS, LENGTH 28MTRS. LIES 125/305DEGS. (HMS ENTERPRISE, HI 41/76). AMEND TO WK 16.3MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. 3.3.15 LOCATED IN 5043.419N, 0026.437E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 17.05MTRS. (CEFAS BEACHY HEAD SURVEY 2012, BDC EXAMINAITON OF DATA). LIES 135/315 DEGS. COLLAPSED WITH OUTLINE OF HULL VISIBLE. NFS. NCA. SEP 2015/000083465 25.11.15 EXAM'D 5.07.15, WK SHOWN IN 5043.418N, 0026.430E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 15.99MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 19MTRS. LENGTH 20.7MTRS, WIDTH 7.4MTRS, HT 2.9MTRS. SCOUR LENGTH 20.7MTRS, DEPTH 0.6MTRS, TOWARDS 055DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. (GARDLINE, HI 1476). AMEND TO DW 15.9MTRS IN REVISED POSN. SEP 2016/000146325 10.10.16 EXAM'D 9.06.16, WK SHOWN IN 5043.42N, 0026.43E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 16.393MTRS. (TRINITY HOUSE ALERT SURVEY, ROYAL SOVREGIN LIGHTHOUSE). RETAIN DW 15.9MTRS FROM HI1476. SEP 2018/000206824 21.08.18 EXAM'D 21.05.18, WK SHOWN IN 5043.42N, 0026.43E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 16.676MTRS. (TRINITY HOUSE ALERT SURVEY, ROYAL SOVEREIGN LIGHTHOUSE). RETAIN DW 15.9MTRS FROM HI1476.
Last Amended Date Nov 25, 2015

Circumstances of loss

HIRED IN 1917 FOR USE BY ADMIRALTY. MINED. COLLEDGE & WW1SL).

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FAQ

Where is the HMS GAMBRI (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The HMS GAMBRI (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 50 43.418 N,0 26.43 E.

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

The HMS GAMBRI (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 15.99 meters and is located at coordinates 50 43.418 N,0 26.43 E.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS GAMBRI (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the HMS GAMBRI (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 19 meters deep.

When did the HMS GAMBRI (POSSIBLY) sink?

The HMS GAMBRI (POSSIBLY) sank on Jan 18, 1918.

When was the wreck of the HMS GAMBRI (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the HMS GAMBRI (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1918.

What country did the HMS GAMBRI (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The HMS GAMBRI (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS GAMBRI (POSSIBLY)?

The HMS GAMBRI (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 274 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS GAMBRI (POSSIBLY)?

The HMS GAMBRI (POSSIBLY) is classified as a trawler.

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