Gannet Wreck
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Wreck Category | dangerous wreck |
| Status | Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist |
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Gannet Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM) |
52 6.529 N,1 47.391 E |
| Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees |
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| Water Depth | 27 m |
| Water Level Effect | always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum | Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name | GANNET |
| Type | steam ship |
| Flag | GB |
| Length | 74.7 m |
| Width | 10.1 m |
| Draught | 5.5 |
| Tonnage | 1127 |
| Tonnage Type | gross |
| Conspic Visual | not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar | not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk | Jul 7, 1916 |
| Original Detection Year | 1916 |
| Last Detection Year | 2016 |
| Original Source | unknown |
| Surveying Details | AUG 1916 POSN 520630N, 014730E. H8203/19 CONFIRMS LOSS, DATE OF SINKING, TONNAGE. H4282/26 14.10.26 INS DW(1916)(PA). BR STD. H335/31 15.1.31 AMEND TO DW(PA). BR STD. H3052/31 27.10.31 DELETED FROM ALL CHARTS. - NM ACTION. HH090/616/01 NOT LOCATED. (GARDLINE, HI 616). AMENDED TO DEAD. SEP 2016/000091759 31.8.17 NOT LOCATED BY M/B SURVEY 2016. (GARDLINE, HI 1495). CONFIRMED DEAD. |
| Last Amended Date | Aug 31, 2017 |
Circumstances of loss
MINED. 8 LIVES LOST.
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