Gimle Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Gimle Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 24.565 N,0 24.597 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.409417
  • Longitude: -0.409950
Wreck Depth 38.68 m
Water Depth 45 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name GIMLE
Type steam ship
Flag NO
Length 69.8 m
Width 11 m
Draught 4.9
Sonar Length 73.25
Sonar Width 12.5
Shadow Height 5.8
Orientation 132
Tonnage 1131
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 4, 1917
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Surveying Details H6594/17 5.11.17 SUNK OFF RAVENSCAR BETWEEN AND 40YDS INSIDE BUOYS I AND T. (SCARBOROUGH). H6594/17 5.11.17 SUNK MIDWAY BETWEEN I AND T BUOYS. (PILOTS REPORT). H3752/26 11.2.26 INS AS NDWPA (1917) IN 542430N, 002530W. 21.6.72 AMEND TO NDW PA. NC 129. 28.8.73 AMEND TO USC PA 28MTRS. NC 129. H4069/72 3.12.75 NOT LOCATED DURING SURVEY. (RISDON BEAZLEY MARINE LTD, HN 13.11.75). H1310/86/7 18.2.86 POSITIVELY IDENTIFIED FROM NAME ON WHEEL. POSN 542430N, 002431W. LIES ON EVEN KEEL AND IS COMPLETE BOWS TO AFTER HOLD. STERN DAMAGED BY EXPLOSION. LEAST DEPTH (MHWS) 42MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 48MTRS. (G WADSWORTH, 26.1.86). TIDAL REDUCTION 6MTRS. AMEND TO WK 36MTRS. BR STD. HH100/351/06 23.2.93 LOCATED IN 542433N, 002430W USING GPS. (A C JACKSON, 9.2.93). AMEND POSN. BR STD. HH090/730/01 14.11.97 LOCATED IN 542433.0N, 002435.2W [WGD] FROM DCS3 RECORD USING DGPS. NOT INVESTIGATED DUE TO STATIC FISHING GEAR. LENGTH 70MTRS, WIDTH 12MTRS. LIES 130/310DEGS FROM AREA DCS3 SEARCH. REASONABLY WELL DEFINED WRECK. (GARDLINE, HI 730). AMEND POSN. BR STD. SEP 2016/000007250 07.07.16 EXAM'D 19.02.16 IN 5424.555N, 0024.589W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 38MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 45MTRS. LENGTH 72MTRS, WIDTH 11.5MTRS, HT 7MTRS, ORIENTATION �133/313. SCOUR LENGTH 2.5 MTRS, 0.6MTRS DEEP, TOWARDS 312.5 DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. THE WRECK IS MAINLY INTACT, RETAINING MOST OF ITS STRUCTURE. (EGS, HI 1472). AMEND NDW 38MTRS. SEP 2017/000002822 25.5.17 EXAM'D 16.12.16 IN 5424.565N, 0024.597W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 38.68MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 45MTRS, LENGTH 73.2MTRS, WIDTH 12.5MTRS, HEIGHT 5.8MTRS, ORIENTATION 132/312 DEGS. WRECK SITS UPRIGHT ON SAND WAVES, WELL DEFINED HULL. SOME REMAINS OF CENTRAL SUPER STRUCTURE IS VISIBLE ALTHOUGH VERY DECAYED. (MMT, HI 1491). AMEND NDW 38MTRS IN REVISED POSITION.
Last Amended Date May 25, 2017

Circumstances of loss

BUILT BY LAXEVAAGES MASKIN & JERNSKIBS, BERGEN. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY AKTIES DPSK, GIMLE. PASSAGE BLYTH FOR CAEN. CARGO COAL. TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY UB-35.

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FAQ

Where is the GIMLE wreck located?

The GIMLE wreck is located at coordinates 54 24.565 N,0 24.597 W.

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

The GIMLE lies at a depth of about 38.68 meters and is located at coordinates 54 24.565 N,0 24.597 W.

How deep is the seabed around the GIMLE?

The seabed around the GIMLE lies at approximately 45 meters deep.

When did the GIMLE sink?

The GIMLE sank on Nov 4, 1917.

When was the wreck of the GIMLE discovered?

The wreck of the GIMLE was discovered in 1917.

What country did the GIMLE belong to?

The GIMLE belonged to NO.

What cargo was the GIMLE carrying?

The GIMLE was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the GIMLE?

The GIMLE had a tonnage of 1131 tons.

What type of wreck is the GIMLE?

The GIMLE is classified as a steam ship.

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