Gamen Wreck
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Wreck Category | non-dangerous wreck |
| Status | Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist |
|
Gamen Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM) |
49 26.039 N,6 52.051 W |
| Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees |
|
| Wreck Depth | 92 m |
| Water Depth | 115 m |
| Water Level Effect | always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum | Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name | GAMEN |
| Type | steam ship |
| Flag | SE |
| Tonnage | 2595 |
| Tonnage Type | gross |
| Cargo | coal |
| Conspic Visual | not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar | not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk | Sep 8, 1916 |
| Bottom Texture | Sand |
| Original Detection Year | 1916 |
| Last Detection Year | 2024 |
| Original Source | other |
| Surveying Details | SUNK IN APPROX POSN 492600N, 065200W. (NAVAL STAFF MONOGRAPHS VOL.17). 31.10.75 INS AS USC PA 50FMS IN 492600N, 065200W. NE 2649. 19.1.77 AMEND TO USC PA 92MTRS. NC 2565. RSDRA2024000257197 13.11.24 NOT SEEN IN M/B DATASET 2023/2024. (BRITISH GOVERNMENT SURVEY, XOCEAN HI1840). AMEND DEAD. |
| Last Amended Date | Feb 12, 2025 |
Circumstances of loss
SUNK BY A GERMAN SUBMARINE IN APPROX 492600N, 065200W EN ROUTE FROM WALES TO ALGIERS. (NAVAL STAFF MONOGRAPHS VOL.17).
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