Hms Goliath (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Hms goliath (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
40 2.25 N,26 12.328 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 40.037500
  • Longitude: 26.205467
Wreck Depth 46 m
Water Depth 63 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Sea Level
Name HMS GOLIATH (PROBABLY)
Type battleship
Flag GB
Length 127.4 m
Width 22.6 m
Draught 7.9
Tonnage 12950
Tonnage Type displacement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 12, 1915
Bottom Texture Mud
Original Detection Year 1915
Last Detection Year 2024
Original Source other
Surveying Details 5.3.52 NDW SHOWN IN 400218N, 261224E ON TURKISH CHARTS [1948 EDNS]. NC 2429. H2209/66 28.6.66 WK IN 400218N, 261224E IN DEEP WATER, STRONG TIDAL STREAMS. NO SALVAGE POSSIBLE. (DR E T HALL, LTR DTD 9.6.66). H2209/66 22.11.66 SHOWN AS NDW IN 400221N, 261218E ON USHO 4160 [MAY '63 EDN]. NC 2429. H2990/71 13.9.71 SHOWN AS NDW IN 400222N, 261223E ON TURKISH 212. NC 2429. H1272/80 16.12.87 SHOWN AS WK 55MTRS ON TURKISH 212. BR STD. 15.12.05 SHOWN IN 4002.370N, 2612.335E [EUR] ON TURKISH 212 [INT 3750] [JUN '94 EDN, CORRECT TO 19.12.98]. NE 2429 & 1608. SEP 2012/000227647 12.11.12 NOW WK 62MTRS IN 4002.30N, 2612.35E [WGD]. (TURKISH NM 44/257/12). PROBABLY PART OF GOLIATH.
Last Amended Date Jan 13, 2025
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Circumstances of loss

BUILT 1900 IN CHATHAM DOCKYARD. BELLEVILLE BOILERS., RIPLE EXPANSION ENGINES OF 13,500IHP FOR 18.4KNOTS. STRUCK BY 3 TORPEDOES FIRED FROM TURKISH DESTROYER MOUAVENET-MILLIEH, UNDER COMMAND OF GERMAN NAVAL OFFICER, AND SANK VERY QUICKLY. 570 OF HER COMPLEMENT OF 750 WERE LOST. (DODS).

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WRECK MAP LOADING ... 40 2.25 N,26 12.328 E
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FAQ

Where is the HMS GOLIATH (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The HMS GOLIATH (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 40 2.25 N,26 12.328 E.

How deep is the HMS GOLIATH (PROBABLY) and where exactly is it located?

The HMS GOLIATH (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 46 meters and is located at coordinates 40 2.25 N,26 12.328 E.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS GOLIATH (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the HMS GOLIATH (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 63 meters deep.

When did the HMS GOLIATH (PROBABLY) sink?

The HMS GOLIATH (PROBABLY) sank on May 12, 1915.

When was the wreck of the HMS GOLIATH (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the HMS GOLIATH (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1915.

What country did the HMS GOLIATH (PROBABLY) belong to?

The HMS GOLIATH (PROBABLY) belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS GOLIATH (PROBABLY)?

The HMS GOLIATH (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 12950 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS GOLIATH (PROBABLY)?

The HMS GOLIATH (PROBABLY) is classified as a battleship.