Gibel-Hamam Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Gibel-hamam Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 35.872 N,2 53.043 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.597867
  • Longitude: -2.884050
Wreck Depth 24.57 m
Water Depth 29 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name GIBEL-HAMAM
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 54.9 m
Width 8.8 m
Draught 3.4
Sonar Length 66.9
Sonar Width 12.4
Shadow Height 5.5
Orientation 176
Tonnage 647
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 14, 1918
Bottom Texture 4,6
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 2015
Original Source ship visit/hydrographic note report
Surveying Details ATTACKED 15M W OF PORTLAND BILL. (WAR RISK INSURANCE OFFICE). H2537/28 9.1.50 CHART AS DW (1917) IN 503549N, 025300W. (HN 9.1.50). NC 2454. H3971/52 9.10.52 WIRE DRIFT SWEEP 26.6.52 IN 503549N, 025300W. CLEAR AT 12FMS FOUL AT 13FMS. LEAST DEPTH BY E/S 90FT IN GEN DEPTH 16FMS. SEABED FINE SAND OVER CHALK. LENGTH 300FT. LYING IN A NNE/SSW DIRECTION. GOOD SONAR CONTACT. (HMS SCOTT, SURVEY [E9419], SOUTH COAST OF ENGLAND SURVEY SWEEP REPORT, 14.12.52). AMEND TO WK 12FMS. BR STD. H3950/70 21.5.71 NOW CHARTED AS SW 21.5MTRS [LAT -0.4MTRS]. NC 3315. H3923/74 9.10.78 POSITIVELY IDENTIFIED AS THE 'GIBEL-HAMAM'. PURCHASED BY MEMBERS OF THE TAUNTON BRANCH, BSAC. LIES IN TWO PARTS AND IT IS RECOMMEND THAT DIVERS DO NOT ATTEMPT TO ENTER THE WK BECAUSE OF THE POOR STATE OF THE HULL. (K C MCLEAN, HN 1/78 DTD 27.9.78). H5982/82 18.1.83 WK SHOWN IN 503547N, 025259W [OGB] USING DECCA. (KINGFISHER CHART K(SW)1, 1982). NCA. H2923/83 3.1.85 EXAM'D 30.6.84 IN 503550N, 025258W [OGB] USING SYLEDIS. SWEPT CLEAR AT 24.0, FOUL AT 24.4MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 24.8 IN GEN DEPTH 30MTRS. SCOUR 1MTR DEEP. DCS3 HT 6MTRS. LYING, IN ONE PIECE, NW/SE. (GARDLINE SURVEYS, HI 202). AMEND TO SW 24MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. [WGD] POSN: 5035.867N, 0253.043W. SEP 2015/000019320 8.7.15 EXAM'D 11.3.15 LEAST M/B DEPTH 24.57MTRS IN 5035.872N, 0253.043W [WGD], GEN DEPTHS 29MTRS. LENGTH 66.9MTRS, WIDTH 12.4MTRS, HEIGHT 5.5MTRS. ORIENTATION 176/356 DEGS. BROKEN IN TWO. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. (MMT, HI 1453). AMEND TO DW 24.5MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Jul 8, 2015

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1895 BY WOOD, SKINNER & CO. OWNED AT THE TIME OF LOSS BY M H BLAND & CO. PASSAGE SWANSEA FOR FRANCE. TORPEDOED BY UB-103. 21 LIVES LOST, INCLUDING THE CAPTAIN. (DODS).

General Comments

BROKEN IN TWO.

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FAQ

Where is the GIBEL-HAMAM wreck located?

The GIBEL-HAMAM wreck is located at coordinates 50 35.872 N,2 53.043 W.

How deep is the GIBEL-HAMAM and where exactly is it located?

The GIBEL-HAMAM lies at a depth of about 24.57 meters and is located at coordinates 50 35.872 N,2 53.043 W.

How deep is the seabed around the GIBEL-HAMAM?

The seabed around the GIBEL-HAMAM lies at approximately 29 meters deep.

When did the GIBEL-HAMAM sink?

The GIBEL-HAMAM sank on Sep 14, 1918.

When was the wreck of the GIBEL-HAMAM discovered?

The wreck of the GIBEL-HAMAM was discovered in 1918.

What country did the GIBEL-HAMAM belong to?

The GIBEL-HAMAM belonged to GB.

What cargo was the GIBEL-HAMAM carrying?

The GIBEL-HAMAM was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the GIBEL-HAMAM?

The GIBEL-HAMAM had a tonnage of 647 tons.

What type of wreck is the GIBEL-HAMAM?

The GIBEL-HAMAM is classified as a steam ship.

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