Hms Gelsina Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Hms gelsina Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		57 6.531 N,1 59.581 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 57.108850
  • Longitude: -1.993017
Wreck Depth 47.14 m
Water Depth 58 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS GELSINA
Type trawler
Flag GB
Sonar Length 37.4
Sonar Width 11.4
Shadow Height 10.4
Orientation 317
Tonnage 227
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 25, 1917
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions 106.4,035.6,000.5,194
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 2022
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Feb 2, 2023

Surveying Details

25.6.17 INSERT WK (OLD SYMBOL) IN 570645N, 015700W. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). H4087/26 24.6.26 AMEND TO NDWPA (1917). NC 1407. 7.2.57 AMEND TO NDWPA. NC 1409. 6.11.72 AMEND TO WK USCPA 20 FMS. NE 1409. 8.3.73 AMEND TO WK USCPA 36MTRS. NC 210. 15.9.80 AMEND TO WK USCPA 50MTRS. NE 210. HH091/155/01 1.3.10 EXAM'D 14.8.09 IN 5706.522N, 0159.572W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 52.10 IN GEN DEPTH 57.1MTRS. SCOUR 0.94MTR DEEP EXTENDS 3.4MTRS TOWARDS 050 DEGS FROM N END. LENGTH 31MTRS, WIDTH 121MTRS, HT 5MTRS. LIES 130/310 DEGS. MODERATE MAGNETIC ANOMALY. INTACT, (GARDLINE HYDRO, HI 1155). UPRIGHT, BOWS SE. AMEND WK 52MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. RSDRA2022000243080 18.11.22 EXAM�D 29.04.2022; IN 5706.531N, 0159.581W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 47.14MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 58MTRS. LENGTH 37.4MTRS, WIDTH 11.4MTRS, HT 10.4MTRS. ORIENTATION 317/137 DEGS. UPRIGHT STERN AND MID-SECTION, BOWS COLLAPSED AND NOT VISIBLE. (CLINTON MARINE SURVEY AB, HI 1732 - H525-2226). AMEND NDW 47MTRS IN REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1915, HIRED IN 1916. SUNK BY MINE OFF GIRDLENESS. (SRN).

General Comments

UK NM 1921/23, STERN AND MID-SECTION UPRIGHT, BOWS COLLAPSED AND NOT VISIBLE

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 57 6.531 N,1 59.581 W
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FAQ

Where is the HMS GELSINA wreck located?

The HMS GELSINA wreck is located at coordinates 57 6.531 N,1 59.581 W.

How deep is the HMS GELSINA and where exactly is it located?

The HMS GELSINA lies at a depth of about 47.14 meters and is located at coordinates 57 6.531 N,1 59.581 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS GELSINA?

The seabed around the HMS GELSINA lies at approximately 58 meters deep.

When did the HMS GELSINA sink?

The HMS GELSINA sank on Jun 25, 1917.

When was the wreck of the HMS GELSINA discovered?

The wreck of the HMS GELSINA was discovered in 1917.

What country did the HMS GELSINA belong to?

The HMS GELSINA belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS GELSINA?

The HMS GELSINA had a tonnage of 227 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS GELSINA?

The HMS GELSINA is classified as a trawler.

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