Gorm Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Gorm Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 22.128 N,3 12.972 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.368800
  • Longitude: 3.216200
Wreck Depth 7.2 m
Water Depth 8 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name GORM
Type steam ship
Flag BE
Length 88.4 m
Width 13.4 m
Draught 5.8
Tonnage 2156
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 13, 1940
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 2025
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details SANK 020DEG, 1.3M FROM S MOLE LT, ZEEBRUGGE. (WW2SL, LL WW2) H0461/40 23.5.40 DW IN 512207N, 031252E OR 020DEGS, 1.3M FROM ZEEBRUGGE SOUTH MOLE LT. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). - FNM 1281/40. H21127/45 22.1.45 AMENDED TO NDW. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). BA 325. H5371/46 21.11.46 DW IN 512212N, 031259E. (NETHERLANDS NM 82/632/46). - NM 3231/46. 13.10.48 HOWN AS WK 0FMS 5FT [1.5MTRS] ON SURVEY E8277. NE 325. H3697/52 14.5.54 BUOY LAID CLOSE NE OF WK. (OSTEND NM 8/51). - NM 1115/54. H5371/46 30.5.56 SALVAGE IN PROGRESS. BUOYS LAID. (OSTEND TNM 10/52/56) H3697/52 26.11.59 BUOYS REMOVED TEMPORARILY. (DB2 23/59) H5371/46 18.7.60 SALVAGE IN PROGRESS. (DB2 12/85/60) H5371/46 20.1.64 NOW WK 4.5MTRS IN 512212N, 031305E. (OSTEND NM 23/203/63). - NM 2590/63. H3697/52 16.12.64 NOW NDW. BUOY REMOVED. (OSTEND NM 26/236/64). - NM 425/65. 3.9.68 NOW CHARTED AS FOUL. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NE 97. 14.3.77 POSN 512212N, 031305E. (NETHERLANDS WK RECORDS). 25.9.78 SHOWN AS NDW ON BELGIAN D101 [1977 EDN]. H2731/86 28.11.88 LEAST DEPTH OVER WK NOW 7.2MTRS. (OSTEND NM 125/88). 11.2.91 LEAST DEPTH 7.2MTRS, IN 512212N, 031303E [EUR]. (NETHERLANDS WK RECORDS, SEP'90, NO.S10 1283). - NM 3715/88. HH342/720/01 19.5.93 NOW SW 6.9MTRS IN 512212N, 031303E (OSTEND NM 94/93). BR STD. 28.10.93 SHOWN ON BELGIUM 101 [1993 EDN]. NCA. HH342/700/01 13.3.97 NOW IN 512211N, 031305E AND 512212N, 031304E. (BELGIAN NM 5/69/97) PRESUMABLY IN 2 PARTS. MEAN POSN ACCEPTED. BR STD. 17.12.02 SHOWN AS WKS SW 6.9MTRS IN 5122.133N, 0312.978E [WGD] ON BELGIAN 101 [INT 1474] [2002 EDN, ADOPTION]. NE 1874. 17.8.15 SHOWN AS [LAT] ON BELGIAN 101. (MAY 2015, COR TO 23/4/15).
Last Amended Date Sep 29, 2025

Circumstances of loss

MINED, WHILE ON PASSAGE ANTWERP TO OSTEND. (WW2SL; LL WW2). 10.5.40 EX DANISH VESSEL. WAS SEIZED BY BELGIUM ON 10.5.40 AND SAILED UNDER BELGIAN FLAG. (R VERPOORTE).

General Comments

?IN TWO PARTS

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FAQ

Where is the GORM wreck located?

The GORM wreck is located at coordinates 51 22.128 N,3 12.972 E.

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

The GORM lies at a depth of about 7.2 meters and is located at coordinates 51 22.128 N,3 12.972 E.

How deep is the seabed around the GORM?

The seabed around the GORM lies at approximately 8 meters deep.

When did the GORM sink?

The GORM sank on May 13, 1940.

When was the wreck of the GORM discovered?

The wreck of the GORM was discovered in 1940.

What country did the GORM belong to?

The GORM belonged to BE.

What cargo was the GORM carrying?

The GORM was carrying ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined.

What was the tonnage of the GORM?

The GORM had a tonnage of 2156 tons.

What type of wreck is the GORM?

The GORM is classified as a steam ship.

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