Gladys Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Gladys Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 49.373 N,1 31.483 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.822883
  • Longitude: 1.524717
Water Depth 23 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name GLADYS
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 29 m
Width 6.7 m
Draught 3
Tonnage 179
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods,metal: concentrate and products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 27, 1917
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 1943
Original Source other
Surveying Details 1917 SUNK IN APPROX 504920N, 013135E, ALSO REPD 3M SW FROM CAP GRIS NEZ. (DOCKET M80692). H6391/19 H6391/19 POSN APPROX 504920N, 013135E. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). DEC 1922 NOW CHARTED AS NDW PA. H01664/43 21.5.43 H01664/43 21.5.43 DELETED FROM ALL CHARTS. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NOTE. POSN RETAINED FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Jun 22, 2000

Circumstances of loss

SUNK BY MINE 3M SW OF CAP GRIS NEZ WHILST EN-ROUTE MIDDLESBOROUGH TO DIEPPE. (LL WW1). VESSEL, BUILT IN 1900 BY SCOTT & SONS AND OWNED AT THE TIME OF LOSS BY WYNDHAM BROS., WAS MINED AND SUNK 3M SW OF CAP GRIS NEZ. 6 LIVES LOST. (DODS).

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FAQ

Where is the GLADYS wreck located?

The GLADYS wreck is located at coordinates 50 49.373 N,1 31.483 E.

How deep is the seabed around the GLADYS?

The seabed around the GLADYS lies at approximately 23 meters deep.

When did the GLADYS sink?

The GLADYS sank on Nov 27, 1917.

When was the wreck of the GLADYS discovered?

The wreck of the GLADYS was discovered in 1917.

What country did the GLADYS belong to?

The GLADYS belonged to GB.

What cargo was the GLADYS carrying?

The GLADYS was carrying general and mixed goods,metal: concentrate and products.

What was the tonnage of the GLADYS?

The GLADYS had a tonnage of 179 tons.

What type of wreck is the GLADYS?

The GLADYS is classified as a steam ship.

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