Gemma Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Gemma Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 10.846 N,0 6.938 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.180767
  • Longitude: -0.115633
Wreck Depth 15 m
Water Depth 36 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name GEMMA
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 78 m
Width 11 m
Draught 4.6
Tonnage 1385
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 19, 1917
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source other
Surveying Details H7200/17 POSN 541050N, 000650W PA. - FNM 719/17. H124/19 3.1.19 5 MILES N BY W FROM FLAMBOROUGH HEAD. NO OBSTRUCTION FOUND. (AUTHORITY NOT KNOWN). H3752/26 11.6.26 INS AS NDW (1917). H4593/59 10.1.59 AMEND TO NDWPA. NC 1200. 5.12.75 AMEND TO USCPA 15MTRS. NC 129. HH090/730/01 17.12.97 NOT SURVEYED AS LIES WITHIN FISHING AREA EXCLUSION ZONE. (GARDLINE, HI 730). NCA. SEP 2016/00007250 25.5.16 NOT LOCATED BY M/B. (EGS PIONEER, HI1472). AMEND DEAD.
Last Amended Date Jun 21, 2016

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1904 BY FLENSGURGER SCIFFSG. GES., FLENSBURG. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE ADMIRALTY (EVERETT, MANAGERS). ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 106HP. SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE BLYTH FOR LONDON. CARGO 210 TONS COAL. TORPEDOED BY UB-21.

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FAQ

Where is the GEMMA wreck located?

The GEMMA wreck is located at coordinates 54 10.846 N,0 6.938 W.

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

The GEMMA lies at a depth of about 15 meters and is located at coordinates 54 10.846 N,0 6.938 W.

How deep is the seabed around the GEMMA?

The seabed around the GEMMA lies at approximately 36 meters deep.

When did the GEMMA sink?

The GEMMA sank on Oct 19, 1917.

When was the wreck of the GEMMA discovered?

The wreck of the GEMMA was discovered in 1917.

What country did the GEMMA belong to?

The GEMMA belonged to GB.

What cargo was the GEMMA carrying?

The GEMMA was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the GEMMA?

The GEMMA had a tonnage of 1385 tons.

What type of wreck is the GEMMA?

The GEMMA is classified as a steam ship.

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