Gjeso (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Gjeso (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 11.538 N,0 42.22 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.192300
  • Longitude: -0.703667
Wreck Depth 63 m
Water Depth 70 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name GJESO (PROBABLY)
Type steam ship
Flag NO
Length 68.9 m
Width 11 m
Draught 4.9
Sonar Length 32
Sonar Width 10
Shadow Height 7.8
Orientation 179
Tonnage 1094
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 29, 1915
Scour Dimensions ,,000.2,
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 2006
Original Source other
Surveying Details 6.4.17 6.4.17 POSN 551139N, 004700W. (MC). 14.1.76 14.1.76 OBSTN SHOWN IN 551137N, 004203W ON KINGFISHER CHART NO KE 155-1A [MAY 1970 EDN]. H6330/87/2 8.12.88 H6330/87/2 8.12.88 WK EXAM'D 20.9.88 IN 551132N, 004207W [OGB] USING SYLEDIS [6 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 63.4 IN GEN DEPTH 70.4MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 70.6MTRS. DCS3 HT 7.8MTRS, LENGTH 32MTRS, WIDTH 10MTRS. LIES 179/359 DEG, APPARENTLY ON ITS SIDE AND GENERALLY INTACT. ANOTHER WK LIES ABOUT 75MTRS E. (GARDLINE SURVEYS, HI 414A). INS AS WKS 63MTRS IN 551132N, 004205W. COMBINED WITH WK CLOSE SE. BR STD. 12.7.06 12.7.06 DIVED IN LISTED POSN. STANDS 5MTRS HIGH BY DEPTH GAUGE. WK IS UPRIGHT, INTACT BUT WITH SUPERSTRUCTURE COLLAPSED. NOT POSITIVELY IDENTIFIED BUT DIMENSIONS APPEAR APPROXIMATELY ACCURATE. (S SLATER). NCA.
Last Amended Date Jun 14, 2001

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1912 BY TRONDHJEMS MEK VAERKS, TRONDHEIM. 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). MINED. (DODS).

General Comments

UPRIGHT, INTACT, SUPERSTRUCTURE COLLAPSED

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FAQ

Where is the GJESO (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The GJESO (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 55 11.538 N,0 42.22 W.

How deep is the GJESO (PROBABLY) and where exactly is it located?

The GJESO (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 63 meters and is located at coordinates 55 11.538 N,0 42.22 W.

How deep is the seabed around the GJESO (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the GJESO (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 70 meters deep.

When did the GJESO (PROBABLY) sink?

The GJESO (PROBABLY) sank on Jun 29, 1915.

When was the wreck of the GJESO (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the GJESO (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1917.

What country did the GJESO (PROBABLY) belong to?

The GJESO (PROBABLY) belonged to NO.

What cargo was the GJESO (PROBABLY) carrying?

The GJESO (PROBABLY) was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the GJESO (PROBABLY)?

The GJESO (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 1094 tons.

What type of wreck is the GJESO (PROBABLY)?

The GJESO (PROBABLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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