Girdleness Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Girdleness Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		60 10.044 N,1 8.69 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 60.167400
  • Longitude: -1.144833
Wreck Depth 7.1 m
Water Depth 12 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name GIRDLENESS
Type barge
Length 18 m
Sonar Length 18.3
Orientation 160
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1941
Last Detection Year 2013
Original Source other
Surveying Details SALVAGE ATTEMPT MADE IN 1942. H5353/45 22.11.45 WK 4FMS 5FT LIES 007DEG, 3.5C FROM LOOFA BAA BN. BUOYED. (ADMIRALTY). - NM 3704/45. H5353/45 13.10.59 BUOY REMOVED. (LERWICK HR, LETTER DTD 15.9.59). 8.3.78 NOW CHARTED AS WK 8.8MTRS. NC 3290. H3050/72 21.5.80 LOCATED & EXAMINED BY DIVERS 12.12.79 IN 601004N, 010835W [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 8.1MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 12MTRS. DIVERS REPORT OPEN HOLD BARGE, APPROX 60FT LONG, LYING 160/340DEG ON FINE SAND. HIGHEST POINT HATCH COVER AT S END. DEPTH MEASURED BY WIRE 7.1MTRS. (HMS HECLA, HI 32/79). AMEND TO WK 7.1MTRS IN REVISED POSN. - NM 1197/80. 17.2.04 [EUT] POSN: 6010.035N, 0108.700W. NE 3271. SEP 2013/000229267 22.10.13 SHOWN IN 6010.044N, 0108.690W [WGD] ON LERWICK PORT AUTHORITY SURVEY. AMEND POSN.
Last Amended Date Oct 22, 2013

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL SANK AT MOORINGS AFTER DEVELOPING A LEAK. BEING USED AS A COAL BARGE. WOODEN HULL. (SIBI). SANK AFTER STRIKING HOLM OF CRUISTER. (OFF SCOTLAND).

General Comments

INTACT, OPEN HOLD BARGE, LENGTH BY DIVER

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 60 10.044 N,1 8.69 W
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FAQ

Where is the GIRDLENESS wreck located?

The GIRDLENESS wreck is located at coordinates 60 10.044 N,1 8.69 W.

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

The GIRDLENESS lies at a depth of about 7.1 meters and is located at coordinates 60 10.044 N,1 8.69 W.

How deep is the seabed around the GIRDLENESS?

The seabed around the GIRDLENESS lies at approximately 12 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the GIRDLENESS discovered?

The wreck of the GIRDLENESS was discovered in 1941.

What cargo was the GIRDLENESS carrying?

The GIRDLENESS was carrying coal.

What type of wreck is the GIRDLENESS?

The GIRDLENESS is classified as a barge.

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