Maritime record 2165 - GOTHIA: OUTER HEBRIDES, ATLANTIC
Summary
57 46 00N, 009 50 00W, Gothia, sunk in WWII
Location
| Grid reference | Not recorded |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | Not recorded |
| Parish | MARITIME, Western Isles |
Map
No mapped location recorded.
Type and Period (2)
Full Description
ME60SE 8000 6535 0216
N 57 46 W 9 50
Quality of fix = PA
Horizontal Datum = UND
Circumstances of Loss Details
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The GOTHIA was built in 1937, and was torpedoed and sunk by German submarine U51, whilst en-route Domsjo to Genoa. It was owned at the time of loss by Rederiaktieb. Svenska Lloyd.
Sources; Dictionary of Disasters at Sea, World War II Loses, Lloyd's World War II Shipping Loses, Axis Submarine Successes.
Surveying Details
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The sinking position is given as 45 mile W by N of St Kilda and as 57 46 00N, 009 50 00W in the above sources. This plots in depths of over 1000 metres.
Hydrographic Office, 1995.
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Record last edited
Jul 28 2005 2:24PM
