Gottfried (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Gottfried (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 9.111 N,1 8.05 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.151850
  • Longitude: -1.134167
Wreck Depth 82 m
Water Depth 86 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name GOTTFRIED (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag NO
Length 42.6 m
Width 7.5 m
Sonar Length 47
Sonar Width 18
Shadow Height 2.4
Orientation 85
Tonnage 425
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 27, 1914
Bottom Texture Mud
Scour Dimensions 0030.0,,087.4,180
Original Detection Year 1998
Original Source survey vessel
Surveying Details HH090/796/01 11.1.99 EXAM'D 25.7.98 IN 550906.7N, 010803.0W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 82.9 IN GEN DEPTH 86MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 87.4MTRS. DCS3 HT 2.4MTRS. LENGTH 47MTRS, WIDTH 18MTRS. LIES 085/265 DEGS. INTACT, DEBRIS CLOSE TO EITHER SIDE. (GARDLINE, HI 796). PROBABLY UPRIGHT. INS AS WK 82MTRS. BR STD. 4.3.08 THIS COULD BE GOTTFRIED FROM THE DIMENSIONS. (R YOUNG).
Last Amended Date Jan 11, 1999

Circumstances of loss

26.8.1914 BUILT IN 1899 BY BERGSUNDS MEK VERKS, STOCKHOLM. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY K J KNUDSEN. ONE BOILER, COMPOUND EXPANSION ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAE EGERSUND FOR BLYTH IN BALLAST. MINED AND SANK. MINE HAD BEEN LAID BY SMS ALBATROSS ON 26.8.1914. (R YOUNG).

General Comments

INTACT, PROBABLY UPRIGHT

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FAQ

Where is the GOTTFRIED (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The GOTTFRIED (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 55 9.111 N,1 8.05 W.

How deep is the GOTTFRIED (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The GOTTFRIED (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 82 meters and is located at coordinates 55 9.111 N,1 8.05 W.

How deep is the seabed around the GOTTFRIED (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the GOTTFRIED (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 86 meters deep.

When did the GOTTFRIED (POSSIBLY) sink?

The GOTTFRIED (POSSIBLY) sank on Aug 27, 1914.

When was the wreck of the GOTTFRIED (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the GOTTFRIED (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1998.

What country did the GOTTFRIED (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The GOTTFRIED (POSSIBLY) belonged to NO.

What cargo was the GOTTFRIED (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The GOTTFRIED (POSSIBLY) was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the GOTTFRIED (POSSIBLY)?

The GOTTFRIED (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 425 tons.

What type of wreck is the GOTTFRIED (POSSIBLY)?

The GOTTFRIED (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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