Seagull Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Seagull Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 32.014 N,4 11.072 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.533567
  • Longitude: -4.184533
Water Depth 41 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SEAGULL
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 68.6 m
Width 10.1 m
Draught 4.3
Tonnage 976
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 16, 1918
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 1987
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Last Amended Date Apr 4, 2000

Surveying Details

M14851 22.3.18 POSN ABOUT 8M NE OF POINT LYNAS. INS AS NDWPA IN 533200N, 041100W. BR STD. H6022/39 16.8.39 NOT FOUND. (HMS GLEANER). DELETED. BR STD. H3077/70 1.9.71 WRECK FOUND IN POSN 533247N 041106W WHICH COULD BE SEAGULL OR CORK. (HMS WOODLARK). H3838/86 20.8.87 NOT FOUND. (HMS FAWN, HI 357). AMEND DEAD. SEP2022/000028019 28.10.22 NOT LOCATED IN 2021 M/B SURVEY. (CLINTON MARINE SURVEY AB, HI 1507). NFA.

Circumstances of loss

TORPEDOED BY GERMAN SUBMARINE U 103. SANK QUICKLY. (WW1SL).

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FAQ

Where is the SEAGULL wreck located?

The SEAGULL wreck is located at coordinates 53 32.014 N,4 11.072 W.

How deep is the seabed around the SEAGULL?

The seabed around the SEAGULL lies at approximately 41 meters deep.

When did the SEAGULL sink?

The SEAGULL sank on Mar 16, 1918.

When was the wreck of the SEAGULL discovered?

The wreck of the SEAGULL was discovered in 1918.

What country did the SEAGULL belong to?

The SEAGULL belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the SEAGULL?

The SEAGULL had a tonnage of 976 tons.

What type of wreck is the SEAGULL?

The SEAGULL is classified as a steam ship.

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