St Gothard (Possibly) Wreck
| Field |
Value |
| Wreck Category |
non-dangerous wreck |
St gothard (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
|
59 44.575 N,1 41.467 W |
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
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- Latitude: 59.742917
- Longitude: -1.691117
|
| Wreck Depth |
105 m
|
| Water Depth |
113 m
|
| Water Level Effect |
always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum |
Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name |
ST GOTHARD (POSSIBLY) |
|
Type
|
steam ship
|
| Flag |
GB |
| Length |
97.4 m |
| Width |
13.9 m |
| Draught |
6.5 |
| Sonar Length |
87 |
| Sonar Width |
18 |
| Shadow Height |
7.8 |
| Orientation |
135 |
| Tonnage |
2788 |
| Tonnage Type |
gross |
| Cargo |
coal
|
| Conspic Visual |
not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar |
not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk |
Sep 26, 1916
|
| Original Detection Year |
1916 |
| Last Detection Year |
1994 |
| Original Source |
other |
| Last Amended Date |
Jun 15, 2001 |
Simplified Wreck Survey
The wreckage of the vessel identified as ST GOTHARD is located at coordinates 59 44.575 N, 1 41.467 W in the North Sea. This underwater obstruction sits in a general depth of 113 meters, with the least echo sounder depth recorded at 105 meters. The site contains a large, intact wreck measuring 87 meters in length and 18 meters in width, lying on a 135/315 degree orientation. The structure, which stands 7.8 meters above the seabed with no visible scour, appears to have suffered extensive damage and likely rests on its side. Survey data confirms the wreck site remains a significant underwater feature in this region of the North Sea.
Surveying Details
SUNK IN PA 594100N, 014500W. (NAVAL STAFF MONOGRAPHS VOL 17). 22.2.80 22.2.80 NDWPA IN 594300N, 014830W. (US P/O DATED 16.10.76). NCA. HH270/440/05 20.5.94 HH270/440/05 20.5.94 EXAM'D IN 594434.5N, 014128.0W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 105.0 IN GEN DEPTH 113MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 7.8MTRS. LENGTH 87MTRS, WIDTH 18MTRS. LIES 135/315 DEGS. LARGE, INTACT WRECK WHICH APPEARS TO HAVE SUFFERED EXTENSIVE DAMAGE. PROBABLY LIES ON ITS SIDE. (NP 1008, HI 612, HN). - NM 1919/94. HH090/612/01 2.9.94 HH090/612/01 2.9.94 ABOVE DETAILS REPEATED. (NP 1008, HI 612). NCA.
Circumstances of loss
BUILT IN 1903 BY J BLUMER & CO, SUNDERLAND. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY ST GOTHARD SHIPPING CO LTD. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 257NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE SWARBACKS MINN FOR THE FORTH. CAPTURED BY U 44 AND LATER TORPEDOED. (SIBI).
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
59 44.575 N,1 41.467 W
St Gothard (Possibly) on Wreck Map
St Gothard (Possibly) Wreck on Google Map
FAQ
Where is the ST GOTHARD (POSSIBLY) wreck located?
The ST GOTHARD (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 59 44.575 N,1 41.467 W.
How deep is the ST GOTHARD (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?
The ST GOTHARD (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 105 meters and is located at coordinates 59 44.575 N,1 41.467 W.
How deep is the seabed around the ST GOTHARD (POSSIBLY)?
The seabed around the ST GOTHARD (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 113 meters deep.
When did the ST GOTHARD (POSSIBLY) sink?
The ST GOTHARD (POSSIBLY) sank on Sep 26, 1916.
When was the wreck of the ST GOTHARD (POSSIBLY) discovered?
The wreck of the ST GOTHARD (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1916.
What country did the ST GOTHARD (POSSIBLY) belong to?
The ST GOTHARD (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.
What cargo was the ST GOTHARD (POSSIBLY) carrying?
The ST GOTHARD (POSSIBLY) was carrying coal.
What was the tonnage of the ST GOTHARD (POSSIBLY)?
The ST GOTHARD (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 2788 tons.
What type of wreck is the ST GOTHARD (POSSIBLY)?
The ST GOTHARD (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.
General Comments
INTACT, ?ON ITS SIDE, HAS SUFFERED EXTENSIVE DAMAGE