Invergyle Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Invergyle Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 18.748 N,1 25.61 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.312467
  • Longitude: -1.426833
Wreck Depth 41 m
Water Depth 47 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name INVERGYLE
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 84.3 m
Width 12.3 m
Draught 5.6
Sonar Length 57
Sonar Width 9
Shadow Height 5.8
Orientation 6
Tonnage 1794
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 12, 1915
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1915
Last Detection Year 1999
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Last Amended Date Dec 30, 1999

Surveying Details

SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 12 MILES NNE OF TYNE. (WW1SL). H4214/26 1.7.26 H4214/26 1.7.26 INS NDW PA (1915) IN 551900N, 012600W. BR STD. H460/67 30.3.67 H460/67 30.3.67 EXAM'D IN 551840N, 012544W [OGB] USING DECCA. SWEPT CLEAR 81FT. LEAST E/S DEPTH 122FT IN GEN DEPTH 156FT. SEABED SAND AND MUD. (HMS ECHO, ROS DTD 21.9.66). AMEND TO WK 20FMS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. 7.6.72 7.6.72 AMEND TO SW 13FMS. LC 1192. 14.32.74 14.32.74 AMEND TO SW 24.6MTRS. NC 156. H1270/85 14.10.86 H1270/85 14.10.86 CLEARANCE SWEEP ONLY. ACCEPT LEAST ECHO SOUNDER DEPTH OBTAINED BY HMS ECHO. AMEND TO WK 37MTRS. BR STD. HH090/843/01 30.12.99 HH090/843/01 30.12.99 EXAM'D 27.4.99 IN 5518.748N, 0125.610W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 41.5 IN GEN DEPTH 47.6MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 57MTRS, WIDTH 9MTRS. DCS3 HT 5.8MTRS. LIES 006/186 DEGS WITH BOWS 006 DEGS. MODERATE MAGNETIC ANOMALY. SEABED SAND. REASONABLY INTACT BUT STERN IS DETACHED. SUPERSTRUCTURE VISIBLE, LYING ON SIDE. (GARDLINE, HI 843). AMEND TO WK 41MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1906 AT GRANGEMOUTH. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY STEWART & GREY, GLASGOW. THREE BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 150NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE SCAPA FLOW FOR HARTLEPOOL. SANK FOLLWING EXPLOSION. ALL CREW RECOVERED. (SIBI). SUNK BY SUBMARINE. (WW1SL).

General Comments

MAINLY INTACT, SUPERSTRUCTURE VISIBLE, BOWS N

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 55 18.748 N,1 25.61 W
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FAQ

Where is the INVERGYLE wreck located?

The INVERGYLE wreck is located at coordinates 55 18.748 N,1 25.61 W.

How deep is the INVERGYLE and where exactly is it located?

The INVERGYLE lies at a depth of about 41 meters and is located at coordinates 55 18.748 N,1 25.61 W.

How deep is the seabed around the INVERGYLE?

The seabed around the INVERGYLE lies at approximately 47 meters deep.

When did the INVERGYLE sink?

The INVERGYLE sank on Mar 12, 1915.

When was the wreck of the INVERGYLE discovered?

The wreck of the INVERGYLE was discovered in 1915.

What country did the INVERGYLE belong to?

The INVERGYLE belonged to GB.

What cargo was the INVERGYLE carrying?

The INVERGYLE was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the INVERGYLE?

The INVERGYLE had a tonnage of 1794 tons.

What type of wreck is the INVERGYLE?

The INVERGYLE is classified as a steam ship.

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