Tanker Wreck Gb 74155
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Wreck Category | non-dangerous wreck |
| Status | Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist |
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Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM) |
53 29.631 N,4 11.239 W |
| Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees |
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| Water Depth | 37 m |
| Water Level Effect | always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum | Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Type | tanker |
| Flag | GB |
| Length | 94.5 m |
| Width | 13.1 m |
| Draught | 8.2 |
| Tonnage | 3178 |
| Tonnage Type | gross |
| Cargo | flammable liquids and gases,oil |
| Conspic Visual | not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar | not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk | Nov 30, 1917 |
| Bottom Texture | Sand |
| Original Detection Year | 1917 |
| Last Detection Year | 1946 |
| Original Source | published World War 1 losses |
| Last Amended Date | Feb 5, 2010 |
Circumstances of loss
BUILT 1907 BY ARMSTRONG WHITWORTH & CO LTD, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE ADMIRALTY. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 258 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY WALLSEND SLIPWAY CO LTD. PASSAGE LIVERPOOL FOR QUEENSTOWN. TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY UB-96. (WW1SL & SIBI).
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53 29.631 N,4 11.239 W
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