Galicia Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Galicia Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 33.306 N,3 26.358 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.555100
  • Longitude: -3.439300
Wreck Depth 10.69 m
Water Depth 15 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name GALICIA
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 121.9 m
Width 15.2 m
Draught 10.1
Sonar Length 138.6
Sonar Width 33.7
Shadow Height 3.8
Orientation 60
Tonnage 5922
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 12, 1917
Bottom Texture 1,6
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 2015
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Surveying Details SANK 3M E FROM TEIGNMOUTH. (WW1SL). H7476/17 2.2.18 WK (OLD SYMBOL) IN 503318N, 032615W. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). - NM 164/18. H6165/23 26.11.23 WK IN 503317N, 032613W. DISPERSED TO 40FT LWST. (TH, 97/23). CHART AS WK 6.5FMS. BR STD. H8109/38 19.12.38 WK IN POSN 5.42M, 037DEGS 35MINS FROM ST MARYS CHURCH, BABBACOMBE. (HMS GLEANER, 8.12.38). AMEND POSN TO 503315N, 032614W. BR STD. H2502/51 24.4.51 WK IN 503317N, 032613W. DEPTH OVER WK 38FT. WK 13FT ABOVE SEABED. (HMS SEAGULL, 1950). AMEND TO WK 6FMS 2FT. BR STD. 14.8.67 REQUEST TO PURCHASE BY S V OATES FOR SALVAGE. (N/CP 55740/67). BOUGHT BY C W STEVENS, AUGUST 1968. H3950/70 21.5.71 NOW CHARTED AS WK 10.9MTRS IN 503317N, 032613W [OGB]. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NC 2656. 10.12.80 SALVAGE WORK HAS BEEN CARRIED OUT ON THIS WRECK IN 503319N, 032620W [OGB]. POSN BY DECCA. (C CURRIE, EXMOUTH). NCA. H2923/83 20.11.84 EXAM'D 15.6.84 IN 503316N, 032617W [OGB] USING SYLEDIS. SWEPT CLEAR AT 9.8MTRS, FOUL AT 10.1MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 11.1 IN GEN DEPTH 15MTRS. NO SCOUR DCS3 HT 4MTRS. VERY BROKEN-UP & DISPERSED. (GARDLINE SURVEY LTD, HI 202). AMEND TO SW 9.8MTRS IN REVISED POSN. - NM 3214/84. [WGD] POSN: 5033.301N, 0326.356W. SEP 2015/000019320 7.7.15 EXAM'D 10.3.15 LEAST M/B DEPTH 10.69MTRS IN 5033.306N, 0326.358W [WGD], GEN DEPTHS 15MTRS. LENGTH 138.6MTRS, WIDTH 33.7MTRS, HEIGHT 3.8MTRS. ORIENTATION 060/240 DEGS. VERY BROKEN AND DISPERSED. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. (MMT, HI 1453). AMEND TO DW 10.6MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Jul 7, 2015

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1901 BY WIGHAM RICHARDSON & CO LTD, NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE PACIFIC STEAM NAVIGATION CO. TWIN TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINES FOR 411 HP. PASSAGE LIVERPOOL FOR VALPARAISO. STRUCK A MINE LAID BY UC-17 AND FOUNDERED. NO LIVES LOST. LATER DISPERSED. (WW1SL & SIBI).

General Comments

VERY BROKEN & DISPERSED

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FAQ

Where is the GALICIA wreck located?

The GALICIA wreck is located at coordinates 50 33.306 N,3 26.358 W.

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

The GALICIA lies at a depth of about 10.69 meters and is located at coordinates 50 33.306 N,3 26.358 W.

How deep is the seabed around the GALICIA?

The seabed around the GALICIA lies at approximately 15 meters deep.

When did the GALICIA sink?

The GALICIA sank on May 12, 1917.

When was the wreck of the GALICIA discovered?

The wreck of the GALICIA was discovered in 1917.

What country did the GALICIA belong to?

The GALICIA belonged to GB.

What cargo was the GALICIA carrying?

The GALICIA was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the GALICIA?

The GALICIA had a tonnage of 5922 tons.

What type of wreck is the GALICIA?

The GALICIA is classified as a steam ship.

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