St Gothard (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
St gothard (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		59 44.575 N,1 41.467 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 59.742917
  • Longitude: -1.691117
Wreck Depth 105 m
Water Depth 113 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ST GOTHARD (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 97.4 m
Width 13.9 m
Draught 6.5
Sonar Length 87
Sonar Width 18
Shadow Height 7.8
Orientation 135
Tonnage 2788
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 26, 1916
Original Detection Year 1916
Last Detection Year 1994
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Jun 15, 2001

Surveying Details

SUNK IN PA 594100N, 014500W. (NAVAL STAFF MONOGRAPHS VOL 17). 22.2.80 22.2.80 NDWPA IN 594300N, 014830W. (US P/O DATED 16.10.76). NCA. HH270/440/05 20.5.94 HH270/440/05 20.5.94 EXAM'D IN 594434.5N, 014128.0W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 105.0 IN GEN DEPTH 113MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 7.8MTRS. LENGTH 87MTRS, WIDTH 18MTRS. LIES 135/315 DEGS. LARGE, INTACT WRECK WHICH APPEARS TO HAVE SUFFERED EXTENSIVE DAMAGE. PROBABLY LIES ON ITS SIDE. (NP 1008, HI 612, HN). - NM 1919/94. HH090/612/01 2.9.94 HH090/612/01 2.9.94 ABOVE DETAILS REPEATED. (NP 1008, HI 612). NCA.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1903 BY J BLUMER & CO, SUNDERLAND. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY ST GOTHARD SHIPPING CO LTD. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 257NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE SWARBACKS MINN FOR THE FORTH. CAPTURED BY U 44 AND LATER TORPEDOED. (SIBI).

General Comments

INTACT, ?ON ITS SIDE, HAS SUFFERED EXTENSIVE DAMAGE

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 59 44.575 N,1 41.467 W
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FAQ

Where is the ST GOTHARD (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The ST GOTHARD (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 59 44.575 N,1 41.467 W.

How deep is the ST GOTHARD (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The ST GOTHARD (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 105 meters and is located at coordinates 59 44.575 N,1 41.467 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ST GOTHARD (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the ST GOTHARD (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 113 meters deep.

When did the ST GOTHARD (POSSIBLY) sink?

The ST GOTHARD (POSSIBLY) sank on Sep 26, 1916.

When was the wreck of the ST GOTHARD (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the ST GOTHARD (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1916.

What country did the ST GOTHARD (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The ST GOTHARD (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the ST GOTHARD (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The ST GOTHARD (POSSIBLY) was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the ST GOTHARD (POSSIBLY)?

The ST GOTHARD (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 2788 tons.

What type of wreck is the ST GOTHARD (POSSIBLY)?

The ST GOTHARD (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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