Gjeso Wreck
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Wreck Category | non-dangerous wreck |
| Status | Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist |
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Gjeso Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM) |
55 11.505 N,0 47.102 W |
| Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees |
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| Water Depth | 65 m |
| Water Level Effect | always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum | Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name | GJESO |
| Type | steam ship |
| Flag | NO |
| Length | 69 m |
| Width | 11.1 m |
| Draught | 4.4 |
| Tonnage | 1094 |
| Tonnage Type | gross |
| Cargo | coal |
| Conspic Visual | not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar | not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk | Jun 29, 1915 |
| Original Detection Year | 1917 |
| Last Detection Year | 1967 |
| Original Source | other |
| Surveying Details | 6.4.17 6.4.17 POSN 551130N, 004700W. (MC). H4214/26 1.7.26 H4214/26 1.7.26 AMEND TO NDW. BR STD. H460/67 29.3.67 H460/67 29.3.67 NOT FOUND. (HMS EGERIA, ROS DTD 15.6.66). DELETE. BR STD. H6330/87/2 8.12.88 H6330/87/2 8.12.88 NOT FOUND. POSN DISPROVED. (GARDLINE SURVEYS, HI 414A). NCA. |
| Last Amended Date | Aug 1, 2014 |
Circumstances of loss
BUILT IN 1912 BY TRONDHJEMS MEK VARTS, TRODHEIM. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY A/S SORLANDET. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 116NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE FOR CHRISTIANA. FOUNDERED. (SIBI).
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