Gairsoppa Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Gairsoppa Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 0 N,14 0 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.000000
  • Longitude: -14.000000
Water Depth 3600 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name GAIRSOPPA
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Tonnage 5237
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,general and mixed goods,non-ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,foodstuffs: solid
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 30, 1941
Original Detection Year 1941
Last Detection Year 1941
Original Source other
Surveying Details SUNK ABOUT 50 MILES W OF FASTNET IN 500000N, 140000W. (BRITISH & COMMONWEALTH MERCHANT SHIP LOSSES 1939-1945). NCA. SUNK ABOUT 300 MILES W OF GALWAY. (ROYAL NAVY OFFICIAL REPORT, MT9/3587). NCA. SUNK ABOUT 300 MILES SW OF GALWAY BAY. (LL WW2).
Last Amended Date Nov 5, 2014

Circumstances of loss

PASSAGE CALCUTTA FOR LONDON. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE BRITISH INDIA STEAM NAVIGATION CO. A STRAGGLER FROM CONVOY SL-64. TORPEDOED BY U-101. CARGO OF 2600 TONS PIG IRON, 1765 TONS TEA, 2369 TONS GENERAL & & �600,000 OF SILVER INGOTS. 84 LOST, 2ND OFFICER SOLE SURVIVOR.

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FAQ

Where is the GAIRSOPPA wreck located?

The GAIRSOPPA wreck is located at coordinates 50 0 N,14 0 W.

How deep is the seabed around the GAIRSOPPA?

The seabed around the GAIRSOPPA lies at approximately 3600 meters deep.

When did the GAIRSOPPA sink?

The GAIRSOPPA sank on Jan 30, 1941.

When was the wreck of the GAIRSOPPA discovered?

The wreck of the GAIRSOPPA was discovered in 1941.

What country did the GAIRSOPPA belong to?

The GAIRSOPPA belonged to GB.

What cargo was the GAIRSOPPA carrying?

The GAIRSOPPA was carrying ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,general and mixed goods,non-ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,foodstuffs: solid.

What was the tonnage of the GAIRSOPPA?

The GAIRSOPPA had a tonnage of 5237 tons.

What type of wreck is the GAIRSOPPA?

The GAIRSOPPA is classified as a steam ship.

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