Gefion Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Gefion Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 30.095 N,3 15.267 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.501583
  • Longitude: -3.254450
Wreck Depth 23.8 m
Water Depth 33 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name GEFION
Type steam ship
Flag NO
Length 68.9 m
Width 11.3 m
Draught 4.9
Sonar Length 74.3
Sonar Width 26.4
Shadow Height 7.8
Orientation 80
Tonnage 1123
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 25, 1917
Bottom Texture 4/1
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 2015
Original Source other
Surveying Details SANK 10M NE OF BERRY HD. (BOT). H8109/38 19.12.38 WK IN 503005N, 031509W, 10.66M, 182DEGS 55MINS FROM SIDMOUTH CH. CLEAR OROPESA SWEEP AT 11FMS, LEAST DEPTH BY E/S 12FMS. LIES IN 18FMS. (HMS GLEANER, 8.12.38). CHART AS WK 12FMS [21.5MTRS]. BR STD. H2502/51 24.4.51 WK IN 503003N, 031509W. DEPTH OVER WK 12FMS. WK ABOVE SEA BED 31FT CONTACTED BY SONAR. (HMS SEAGULL, 1950). AMEND TO REVISED POSN. BR STD. 22.4.70 LIES ON STARBOARD SIDE ABOUT 1000TONS GROSS, BOW DAMAGE. (MR RUNDTREE, SUB AQUA, 22.4.70). NCA. H1286/79/244 2.10.79 DEFINITELY THE GEFION. IDENTIFIED BY ENGINE NUMBER. WK BROKEN IN SEVERAL PLACES. FOREPART & CENTRE SECTION LYING ON PORT SIDE AT 90DEG. TRACING OF ENGINE PLATE SUPPLIED. (A HILLGROVE). NCA. H1309/79 22.11.79 WK IN 503008N, 031511W [OGB] USING DECCA. (A HILLGROVE). NCA. H1286/81/247 13.1.82 WK PURCHASED BY EXE DIVE 1049 BSAC. (B L HARPER). NCA. H5982/82 9.2.83 WK SHOWN IN 502950N 031514W [OGB] USING DECCA. (KINGFISHER CHART K(SW)2, 1982). NCA. H2923/83 19.11.84 EXAM'D 10.6.84 IN 503004N, 031512W [OGB] USING SYLEDIS. SWEPT CLEAR AT 22.8MTRS, FOUL AT 23.1MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 23.1 IN GEN DEPTH 32MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 6MTRS. BROKEN SECTIONS EVIDENT, BUT WRECKAGE SEEMS CONFINED IN ONE MAIN CONTACT WITH OVERALL LENGTH 100MTRS. LYING 084/264DEGS. (GARDLINE SURVEY LTD, HI 202). AMEND TO SW 22.5MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. SEP 2015/000019320 7.7.15 EXAM'D 10.3.15 LEAST M/B DEPTH 23.8MTRS IN 5030.095N, 0315.267W [WGD], GEN DEPTHS 33MTRS. LENGTH 74.3MTRS, WIDTH 26.4MTRS, HEIGHT 7.8MTRS. ORIENTATION 080/260 DEGS. ON STBD SIDE, BROKEN UP. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. (MMT, HI 1453). AMEND TO DW 23.5MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Jul 7, 2015

Circumstances of loss

14.1.75 BUILT IN 1914 BY BERGENS MEK VAERKS, BERGEN. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY A/S DPSKISK, GEFION. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 115 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE PENARTH FOR HONFLEUR. TORPEDOED BY UB-40. TWO LIVES LOST. (SIBI & DTI TELECON, 14.1.75).

General Comments

ON STBD SIDE, BROKEN

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FAQ

Where is the GEFION wreck located?

The GEFION wreck is located at coordinates 50 30.095 N,3 15.267 W.

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

The GEFION lies at a depth of about 23.8 meters and is located at coordinates 50 30.095 N,3 15.267 W.

How deep is the seabed around the GEFION?

The seabed around the GEFION lies at approximately 33 meters deep.

When did the GEFION sink?

The GEFION sank on Oct 25, 1917.

When was the wreck of the GEFION discovered?

The wreck of the GEFION was discovered in 1917.

What country did the GEFION belong to?

The GEFION belonged to NO.

What cargo was the GEFION carrying?

The GEFION was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the GEFION?

The GEFION had a tonnage of 1123 tons.

What type of wreck is the GEFION?

The GEFION is classified as a steam ship.

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