Gwalia (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Gwalia (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 33.894 N,0 35.768 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.564900
  • Longitude: -0.596133
Wreck Depth 43.59 m
Water Depth 49 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name GWALIA (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 73.2 m
Width 10.1 m
Draught 5.2
Sonar Length 85.3
Sonar Width 15.2
Shadow Height 4.91
Orientation 170
Tonnage 1348
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 1975
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source fishing vessel
Surveying Details H2534/74 8.4.75 WK, FISHERMANS FASTENER, IN 543356N, 003510W. POSN BY DECCA. (KINGFISHER OBSTN REPORT NO 106). INS AS USC 20MTRS. BR STD. 9.5.85 AMEND TO NDW. BR STD. H6331/87 19.1.89 EXAM'D 19.6.88 IN 543354N, 003540W [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [4 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 44 IN GEN DEPTH 49MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 5.8MTRS. LIES 175/355 DEG AND APPARENTLY BROKEN INTO THREE SECTIONS - NORTH - 12MTRS LONG; 5.8MTRS HIGH: MID - 50MTRS LONG; 4.5MTRS HIGH: SOUTH 12MTRS LONG; 5.5MTRS HIGH. CHART AS WK 43MTRS. (LAND & MARINE, HI 414B). AMEND TO WK 43MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. HH100/351/10 24.11.95 BOW SECTION STANDS HIGH AND IS LEANING OVER AT 45DEGS TO PORT AND HAS FALLEN BACKWARDS. FAIRLY WELL DECAYED APART FROM THE MAIN STRUCTURE. FWD HOLDS HAVE COLLAPSED FLAT ONTO SEABED AND PLATING IS WELL DECAYED, SUGGESTING AN IRON HULL. MIDSHIPS SECTION STANDING HIGH WITH TWO SCOTCH BOILERS. COMPOUND ENGINE IS LEANING OVER TO STBD AND IS CLOSE TO THE STBD BOILER. TELEGRAPH FOUND IN FRONT OF THE PORT BOILER. STEERING ENGINE ALSO ON STBD SIDE IN FRONT OF BOILERS. BOWS SOUTH. PILE OF COAL SEEN JUST AFT. (A C JACKSON & C A RACEY). 27.2.06 EUT POSN: 5433.909N, 0035.768W. BA 1612 [6TH EDN, MAY' 02]. SEP 2017/000002822 8.5.17 EXAM'D 13.12.16 IN 5433.894N, 0035.798W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 43.59MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 48MTRS, LENGTH 85.3MTRS, WIDTH 15.2MTRS, HEIGHT 4.9MTRS, ORIENTATION 170/350 DEGS. WRECK IS SEVERELY DISINTEGRATED AND IS NOW BROKEN UP INTO THREE PIECES. BOW SECTION PARTIALLY INTACT, BUT HAS FALLEN OVER TO PORT. THE FORWARD HOLD HAS COLLAPSED TO THE SEABED, WHILST THE MIDSHIPS STILL STANDS HIGH, CONTAINING TWO SINGLE BOILERS AND AN ENGINE BLOCK. THE AFT SECTION ALSO HAS FLATTENED TO THE SEABED, WHILST A PORTION OF THE STERN SECTION APPEARS TO REMAIN INTACT. (MMT, HI 1491). AMEND NDW 43MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date May 8, 2017

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1881 BY W PICKERSGILL AND SONS, SUNDERLAND WITH COMPOUND ENGINES. OWNED BY F J BROOMFIELD. SANK AFTER COLLISION OFF WHITBY IN APRIL 1907 WHILE ON PASSAGE FROM THE TYNE TO BORDEAUX. (DODS).

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FAQ

Where is the GWALIA (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The GWALIA (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 54 33.894 N,0 35.768 W.

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

The GWALIA (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 43.59 meters and is located at coordinates 54 33.894 N,0 35.768 W.

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

The seabed around the GWALIA (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 49 meters deep.

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

The wreck of the GWALIA (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1975.

What country did the GWALIA (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The GWALIA (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the GWALIA (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The GWALIA (POSSIBLY) was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the GWALIA (POSSIBLY)?

The GWALIA (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 1348 tons.

What type of wreck is the GWALIA (POSSIBLY)?

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

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