Ghazee Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Ghazee Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 30.02 N,8 58.373 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.500333
  • Longitude: -8.972883
Water Depth 5 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name GHAZEE
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 118.9 m
Width 15.8 m
Draught 8.2
Tonnage 5084
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 4, 1917
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 1974
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Surveying Details SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 2 MILES SSW FROM GALLEY HEAD. (WW1SL). 17.4.74 LITTLE REMAINS OF WK CLOSE TO LUDGATE. (MR GILES). POSN 513000N, 085820W. NCA.
Last Amended Date Aug 7, 2014

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1904 BY RUSSEL & CO, PORT GLASGOW. OWNED AT TIME BY GELLATLY, HANKEY & CO. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 412 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE CARDIFF FOR PORT SOUDAN. TORPEDOED BY U-60. THE MASTER WAS ABLE TO BEACH THE SHIP. (SIBI).

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FAQ

Where is the GHAZEE wreck located?

The GHAZEE wreck is located at coordinates 51 30.02 N,8 58.373 W.

How deep is the seabed around the GHAZEE?

The seabed around the GHAZEE lies at approximately 5 meters deep.

When did the GHAZEE sink?

The GHAZEE sank on Feb 4, 1917.

When was the wreck of the GHAZEE discovered?

The wreck of the GHAZEE was discovered in 1917.

What country did the GHAZEE belong to?

The GHAZEE belonged to GB.

What cargo was the GHAZEE carrying?

The GHAZEE was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the GHAZEE?

The GHAZEE had a tonnage of 5084 tons.

What type of wreck is the GHAZEE?

The GHAZEE is classified as a steam ship.

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