Garthwaite Wreck
| Field |
Value |
| Wreck Category |
non-dangerous wreck |
Garthwaite Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
|
54 28.568 N,0 29.281 W |
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
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- Latitude: 54.476133
- Longitude: -0.488017
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| Wreck Depth |
39.47 m
|
| Water Depth |
47 m
|
| Water Level Effect |
always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum |
Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name |
GARTHWAITE |
|
Type
|
steam ship
|
| Flag |
GB |
| Length |
121.9 m |
| Width |
15.8 m |
| Draught |
10.1 |
| Sonar Length |
122 |
| Sonar Width |
23.5 |
| Shadow Height |
6.93 |
| Orientation |
142 |
| Tonnage |
5690 |
| Tonnage Type |
gross |
| Cargo |
ballast
|
| Conspic Visual |
not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar |
not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk |
Dec 13, 1917
|
| Original Detection Year |
1917 |
| Last Detection Year |
2016 |
| Original Source |
other |
| Last Amended Date |
May 24, 2017 |
Simplified Wreck Survey
The wreck of the steamship Garthwaite lies in the North Sea off the coast of Whitby, North Yorkshire, at coordinates 54 28.568 N, 0 29.281 W. This historic underwater wreck is a significant maritime site measuring approximately 122 meters in length and 23.5 meters in width. Located in general depths of 47 meters, the least depth over the wreck is 39.47 meters. The Garthwaite is oriented on a 142/322 degree heading and remains in a severely degraded state, though key structural elements including its triple expansion engine and three boilers are clearly visible amidships. Divers and researchers have identified the site through its distinct boiler and engine configuration, as well as a four-bladed propeller and the presence of deck weaponry. The bow area features a partially standing stem post, while the stern is largely collapsed. The site has been positively identified through its ship bell, recovered from the bow. This underwater obstruction provides an engaging site for maritime history enthusiasts and technical divers interested in documented shipwrecks.
Surveying Details
H4069/72 4.12.75 WK LOCATED IN 542833N, 002905W USING DECCA. STANDS 42FT ABOVE SEABED. (RISDON BEAZLEY MARINE LTD, HN 13.11.75). INS AS WK 42MTRS. - NM BLOCK. H5103/83 12.9.86 FASTENERS IN 542837N, 002905W AND 542840N, 002917W. (KINGFISHER OBSTN BOOKLET - WHITBY AREA). H1311/88 11.10.88 WK IN 542833N, 002924W. (M FREEMAN, 30.9.88). H6331/87 25.1.89 EXAM'D 21.5.88 IN 542833N, 002910W [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [4 LOP]. SWEPT CLEAR AT 38.6, FOUL AT 39.0MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 39.2 IN GEN DEPTH 47MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 6.3MTRS, LENGTH 150MTRS, BEAM 20MTRS. LIES 150/330 DEG, IN ONE PIECE BUT BROKEN. HAS SEVERAL HIGH POINTS - HIGHEST AMIDSHIPS. (LAND & MARINE, HI 414B). BR STD. HH100/351/13 18.3.98 IDENTIFIED AS 'GARTHWAITE' FROM BOILER AND ENGINE DETAILS, OVERALL SIZE AND GUN CONFIGURATION (1 X 4.7 INCH AND 2 X 7.5 INCH). (A C JACKSON & C A RACEY, LTR DTD 12.3.98). HH100/351/21 4.6.04 A VERY LARGE WK WITH A LARGE TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE AND THREE BOILERS AMIDSHIPS. ON AN EVEN KEEL WITH THE DOUBLE BOTTOM TAKNS CLEAR TO SEE. THERE ARE STILL SOME CROSS MEMBERS AND UPRIGHT BRIDGE SUPPORT SPARS OVER THE BOILERS AND THE FRONT OF THE ENGINE. A CLEARLY DEFINED PROP SHAFT RUNS AFT AND IS COVERED OVER BY THE TUNNEL IN PLACES. ABOUT HALF WAY DOWN THE LENGTH, A LITTLE TO STBD, IS A COMPLETE HIGH-ANGLE GUN ON ITS PLINTH. STERN IS WELL COLLAPSED BUT THE FOUR-BLADED PROP IS IN PLACE. FWD OF THE BRIDGE THE CARGO HOLDS HAVE COLLAPSED AND ARE DECAYED BUT THE DOUBLE BOTTOM TANKS ARE MORE COMPLETE THAN AT THE STERN. AT THE BOW THE STEM POST IS PARTLY STANDING WITH PLATING SCATTERED ABOUT. POSITIVE IDENTIFICATION FROM THE BELL WHICH WAS FOUND IN THE BOW AREA, HIDDEN UNDER PLATING AND PARTLY BURIED IN THE SAND. (A C JACKSON & C A RACEY). NCA. SEP 2017/000002822 24.5.17 EXAM'D 13.12.16 IN 5428.568N, 0029.281W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 39.47MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 47MTRS. LENGTH 122MTRS, WIDTH 23.5MTRS, HT 6.93MTRS, ORIENTATION 142/322 DEGS. WK SEVERELY DEGRADED, BOILERS AND ENGINE VISIBLE MIDSHIPS. (MMT, HI 1491). AMEND NDW 39MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Circumstances of loss
BUILT IN 1917 BY W DOBSON & CO, NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY SIR WILLIAM GARTHWAITE, GLASGOW. THREE BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE THE TYNE FOR NEW YORK. IN BALLAST. TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY UB 22. SANK IN FOUR MINUTES. 14 MEN LOST. (SIBI).
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FAQ
Where is the GARTHWAITE wreck located?
The GARTHWAITE wreck is located at coordinates 54 28.568 N,0 29.281 W.
How deep is the GARTHWAITE and where exactly is it located?
The GARTHWAITE lies at a depth of about 39.47 meters and is located at coordinates 54 28.568 N,0 29.281 W.
How deep is the seabed around the GARTHWAITE?
The seabed around the GARTHWAITE lies at approximately 47 meters deep.
When did the GARTHWAITE sink?
The GARTHWAITE sank on Dec 13, 1917.
When was the wreck of the GARTHWAITE discovered?
The wreck of the GARTHWAITE was discovered in 1917.
What country did the GARTHWAITE belong to?
The GARTHWAITE belonged to GB.
What cargo was the GARTHWAITE carrying?
The GARTHWAITE was carrying ballast.
What was the tonnage of the GARTHWAITE?
The GARTHWAITE had a tonnage of 5690 tons.
What type of wreck is the GARTHWAITE?
The GARTHWAITE is classified as a steam ship.