Gorizia Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Gorizia Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 25.794 N,2 47.461 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.429900
  • Longitude: -2.791017
Wreck Depth 42 m
Water Depth 47 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name GORIZIA
Type steam ship
Flag UY
Length 75.9 m
Width 13.1 m
Draught 6.4
Sonar Length 72
Sonar Width 20
Shadow Height 7.9
Orientation 170
Tonnage 1957
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo metal: concentrate and products,general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 30, 1917
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1945
Last Detection Year 2003
Original Source naval vessel
Surveying Details H113/45 H113/45 1945 SONAR CONTACT IN 502530N, 024700W. LENGTH 51FT, HT 18FT. (PLYMOUTH LIST 1945). 4.3.45 4.3 45 SONAR CONTACT. GOOD POSN 502600N, 024742W. HEIGHT 24FT. (AUBD 303/16, ESCORT GROUP 2 4.3.45). H3971/52 30.6.52 H3971/52 30.6.52 INS AS NDW IN 502530N, 024700W. F6840. H4623/55 20.7.55 H4623/55 20.7.55 EXAM' D IN 502546N, 024720W USING DECCA. LEAST E/S DEPTH 20FMS IN GEN DEPTH 26FMS. SEABED SAND, GRAVEL & SHELL. FAIR A/S RESPONSE. (SCES/HMS SCOTT, 1.10.54). CHART AS WK 20FMS IN REVISED POSN. LC 3315. 7.7.70 7.7.70 REPD AS WK OF SS GLENMOUNT. LENGTH 247FT, BEAM 42FT. (FO SEA TRAINING, HM PORTLAND). H3950/70 24.5.71 H3950/70 24.5.71 AMEND TO WK 36MTRS. NC 3315. H4551/76 25.10.76 H4551/76 25.10.76 REPD TO BE THE GORIZIA. DESCRIBED AS AN UPRIGHT CARGO VESSEL IN 502548N, 024721W. POSN BY DECCA. (RISDON BEAZLEY, 15.10.76). NCA. H5982/82 25.1.83 H5982/82 25.1.83 WK SHWON IN 502550N, 024723W ON KINGFISHER CHT K(SW)1, 1982. NCA. 22.10.86 22.10.86 WK THOUGHT POSSIBLY TO BE WK OF USA LST, EITHER NO 507 OR 531. SUNK 1944. (M SKELSEY). 24.7.87 24.7.87 WK NOW THOUGHT TO BE THE WRECK OF A BARGE. (M SKELSEY). H1310/88/44 14.9.88 H1310/88/44 14.9.88 DIVERS DESCRIBE VESSEL AS SS, 250FT LONG, WITH MACHINERY AFT AND BOWS PART BLOWN OFF. CONSIDERED TO BE THE GORIZIA (EX GLENMOUNT). (C DAVIES, 24.8.88). HH100/351/01 24.8.89 HH100/351/01 24.8.89 CONFIRMED AS WK OF GORIZIA. SALVAGE REPORT INDICATES THAT MOST OF HER CARGO OF BRASS HAS BEEN RECOVERED. (C DAVIES, 19.7.89). HH090/961/01 3.12.03 HH090/961/01 3.12.03 EXAM'D 8.5.03 IN 5025.794N, 0247.461W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 42.7 IN GEN DEPTH 49MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 72MTRS, WIDTH 20MTRS. DCS3 HT 7.9MTRS. LIES 170/350 DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. DEBRIS EXTENDS 6MTRS W. PARTY BURIED. (GARDLINE, HI 961). AMEND WK 42MTRS. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Dec 3, 2003

Circumstances of loss

?EX-GLENMOUNT. BUILT 1907 AS GREAT LAKES SS. WAS UNDER CONTRACT TO FRENCH GOVT. PASSAGE NEW YORK FOR LE HAVRE. (C DAVIES). CAPTURED BY GERMAN SUBMARINE AND SCUTTLED. (WW1SL).

General Comments

UPRIGHT, INTACT, PARTY BURIED

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FAQ

Where is the GORIZIA wreck located?

The GORIZIA wreck is located at coordinates 50 25.794 N,2 47.461 W.

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

The GORIZIA lies at a depth of about 42 meters and is located at coordinates 50 25.794 N,2 47.461 W.

How deep is the seabed around the GORIZIA?

The seabed around the GORIZIA lies at approximately 47 meters deep.

When did the GORIZIA sink?

The GORIZIA sank on Apr 30, 1917.

When was the wreck of the GORIZIA discovered?

The wreck of the GORIZIA was discovered in 1945.

What country did the GORIZIA belong to?

The GORIZIA belonged to UY.

What cargo was the GORIZIA carrying?

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

What was the tonnage of the GORIZIA?

The GORIZIA had a tonnage of 1957 tons.

What type of wreck is the GORIZIA?

The GORIZIA is classified as a steam ship.

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