General Gordon Wreck
| Field |
Value |
| Wreck Category |
dangerous wreck |
| Status |
lifted
|
General gordon Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
|
33 37.333 N,7 36.25 W |
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
|
- Latitude: 33.622217
- Longitude: -7.604167
|
| Wreck Depth |
13.7 m
|
| Water Depth |
16 m
|
| Water Level Effect |
always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum |
Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name |
GENERAL GORDON |
|
Type
|
steam ship
|
| Flag |
ES |
| Conspic Visual |
not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar |
not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk |
Apr 19, 1922
|
| Original Detection Year |
1922 |
| Last Detection Year |
1923 |
| Original Source |
Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports |
| Last Amended Date |
Nov 10, 2016 |
Simplified Wreck Survey
The wreck of the General Gordon is a submerged maritime obstruction located off the coast of Casablanca, Morocco, at coordinates 33 37.333 N, 7 36.25 W. Historically recorded in UK Hydrographic Office surveys, the site was initially identified in 16 meters of water near Black Rock and Roches Noire lighthouse. Survey records from 1923 noted a least depth of 13.7 meters over the wreck with active salvage operations reported. While the wreck was officially marked by a conical buoy, subsequent maritime charts have since updated the status of the General Gordon to removed, indicating the obstruction was cleared. This historical underwater wreck site remains a point of interest for maritime archival research in the Atlantic waters near Casablanca.
Surveying Details
H2587/22 3.5.22 WK [OLD SYMBOL] (1922) IN GEN DEPTH 16MTRS, IN 333720N, 073615W, OR 293DEGS, 1.3M FROM BLACK ROCK OCC LT, OR ROCHES NOIRE LTHO BEARING S 64DEGS SE & EL HAWK LTHO BEARING S 88DEGS W. MARKED BY A G CONL BUOY. (PORT CAPT, CASABLANCA VIA SUPERINTENDENT , CHART DEPOT, GIBRALTAR, GIB. B6/22 DTD 27.4.22, & LL, 2.5.22) BA 820. H1683/23 6.3.23 LEAST DEPTH OVER WK 13.7MTRS. (PARIS NM 27/448/23 DTD 3.3.23) BR STD. H1683/23 5.6.23 SALVAGE OPERATIONS IN PROGRESS. (PARIS NM 1094/23) NCA. H4683/23 16.7.23 DELETE WK & BUOY. (PARIS NM 85/1344/23) AMENDED TO DEAD. DELETE. - NM.
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33 37.333 N,7 36.25 W
General Gordon on Wreck Map
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FAQ
Where is the GENERAL GORDON wreck located?
The GENERAL GORDON wreck is located at coordinates 33 37.333 N,7 36.25 W.
How deep is the GENERAL GORDON and where exactly is it located?
The GENERAL GORDON lies at a depth of about 13.7 meters and is located at coordinates 33 37.333 N,7 36.25 W.
How deep is the seabed around the GENERAL GORDON?
The seabed around the GENERAL GORDON lies at approximately 16 meters deep.
When did the GENERAL GORDON sink?
The GENERAL GORDON sank on Apr 19, 1922.
When was the wreck of the GENERAL GORDON discovered?
The wreck of the GENERAL GORDON was discovered in 1922.
What country did the GENERAL GORDON belong to?
The GENERAL GORDON belonged to ES.
What type of wreck is the GENERAL GORDON?
The GENERAL GORDON is classified as a steam ship.