Garm (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Garm (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 16.593 N,3 28.504 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.276550
  • Longitude: -3.475067
Wreck Depth 45 m
Water Depth 54 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name GARM (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag NO
Length 54.8 m
Width 8.5 m
Draught 3.8
Sonar Length 55.6
Sonar Width 9.8
Shadow Height 8.6
Orientation 35
Tonnage 725
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 25, 1917
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1939
Last Detection Year 1983
Original Source survey vessel
Surveying Details H6025/39 22.8.39 H6025/39 22.8.39 WK 25FMS IN 501633N, 032823W. (HMS GLEANER). BR STD. H2502/51 26.2.60 H2502/51 26.2.60 DEPTH OVER WK 25FMS. HEIGHT ABOVE SEABED 30FT. (HMS SEAGULL, 1950). 23.9.70 23.9.70 AMEND TO WK 46MTRS. NC 1613. H2396/77 14.3.77 H2396/77 14.3.77 LOCATED IN 501621N, 032836W [OGB] USING DECCA. LOCATED APPROX 1C AWAY FROM CHARTED POSITION. APPROX 170FT LONG BY SONAR. LIES NE/SW. NOT DIVED ON. FROM SIZE & POSITION IT IS POSSIBLE FOR THIS WRECK TO BE THE SMALL COLLIER 'GARM'. SURVEYED IN JUNE 1975. (RISDON BEAZLEY MARINE LTD, LTR DTD 10.2.77). AMEND POSN. BR STD. H2061/82 13.9.83 H2061/82 13.9.83 EXAM'D 25 & 29.3.83 IN 501633N, 032821W [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 44.1 IN GEN DEPTH 55MTRS. NO SCOUR. GOOD SONAR AND MAGNETOMETER CONTACT. (HMS HERALD, HI 132). AMEND TO WK 44MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. 26.4.13 26.4.13 EXAM'D 19.1.13 IN 5016.593N, 0328.504W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 45.43 IN GEN DEPTH 54MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 55.6MTRS, WIDTH 9.8MTRS, HT 8.6MTRS. LIES 035/215 DEGS. INVERTED OR ON ITS SIDE. ASSOCIATED POSSIBLE DEBRIS 140MTRS SW OF MAIN WK. (NETSURVEY, HI 1369). AMEND WK 45MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date May 8, 2013

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1916 BY N V SCHPSW DE MERWEDE, HARDINXVELD. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY A S GARM. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE LIVERPOOL FOR ROUEN. TORPEDOED BY UC-58. (LLWW1, WW1SL & SIBI).

General Comments

INTACT, ?INVERTED OR ON ITS SIDE

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 50 16.593 N,3 28.504 W
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FAQ

Where is the GARM (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The GARM (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 50 16.593 N,3 28.504 W.

How deep is the GARM (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The GARM (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 45 meters and is located at coordinates 50 16.593 N,3 28.504 W.

How deep is the seabed around the GARM (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the GARM (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 54 meters deep.

When did the GARM (POSSIBLY) sink?

The GARM (POSSIBLY) sank on Aug 25, 1917.

When was the wreck of the GARM (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the GARM (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1939.

What country did the GARM (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The GARM (POSSIBLY) belonged to NO.

What cargo was the GARM (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The GARM (POSSIBLY) was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the GARM (POSSIBLY)?

The GARM (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 725 tons.

What type of wreck is the GARM (POSSIBLY)?

The GARM (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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