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

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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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.

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