Gondolier Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Gondolier Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		58 50.308 N,2 54.047 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 58.838467
  • Longitude: -2.900783
Water Depth 10 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name GONDOLIER
Type blockship
Flag GB
Tonnage 173
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 21, 1940
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 2020
Original Source other
Surveying Details H2496/72 14.3.72 POSN 585020N, 025357W, OR 180.5DEG, 2750FT FROM SPOT HEIGHT (107) ON BURRAY. ENTIRE SHELL OF HULL INTACT BUT DECKS AND SUPERSTRUCTURE MISSING. ENGINE & FITTINGS SALVAGED. PADDLE WHEELS GONE. HIGHEST PART IS BOILER ABOUT 8FT HIGH & 8FT BELOW SURFACE AT LW. (UNDERMARINE OPERATIONS, 5.3.72). INS AS DWP. BR STD. 20.8.80 COVERED BY 'BLOCKSHIPS SEE NOTE' LEGEND ON NE 2162. 1.9.92 STATED TO HAVE ROLLED OVER & SUNK IN DEEP WATER. (WKS OF SCAPA FLOW).
Last Amended Date Mar 31, 2020

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1866 AS A PADDLE STEAMER. ONE BOILER, COMPOUND EXPANSION ENGINE. FORMALLY OWNED BY DAVID MACBRAYNE LTD, THE CALEDONIAN CANAL SERVICE, SUNK AS A BLOCKSHIP BUT ROLLED OVER WHILE FILLING AND SANK IN DEEP WATER. (WKS OF SCAPA FLOW, DIVE SCAPA FLOW & SIBI).

General Comments

Covered by Legend (Underwater obstns)

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FAQ

Where is the GONDOLIER wreck located?

The GONDOLIER wreck is located at coordinates 58 50.308 N,2 54.047 W.

How deep is the seabed around the GONDOLIER?

The seabed around the GONDOLIER lies at approximately 10 meters deep.

When did the GONDOLIER sink?

The GONDOLIER sank on Mar 21, 1940.

When was the wreck of the GONDOLIER discovered?

The wreck of the GONDOLIER was discovered in 1940.

What country did the GONDOLIER belong to?

The GONDOLIER belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the GONDOLIER?

The GONDOLIER had a tonnage of 173 tons.

What type of wreck is the GONDOLIER?

The GONDOLIER is classified as a blockship.

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