El Grillo Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
El grillo Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		65 16.303 N,13 59.726 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 65.271717
  • Longitude: -13.995433
Wreck Depth 23.5 m
Water Depth 42 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Low Water Springs
Name EL GRILLO
Type tanker
Flag GB
Orientation 45
Tonnage 7264
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo flammable liquids and gases,oil
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 10, 1944
Original Detection Year 1944
Last Detection Year 2023
Original Source published World War 2 losses
Markers Floating barrier and 4 ground tackle mooring bouys established around the WWII wreck to contain oil which is now leaking from it.
Surveying Details H0803/44 21.2.44 DWP IN 651600N, 140000W MARKED BY 2 GREEN BUOYS CLOSE N & S. (TFNM 388/44). - NM 2327/44. H0700/52 7.3.52 DWP IN 651618N, 135948W. (ICELANDIC HYDROGRAPHER). NE 3330. H0700/52 14.5.52 INSERTED 2 BLACK SPHERICAL BOUYS [A] 330.5 DEGS, 3.2C FROM SEYDHISFJORDHUR N RADIO MAST; [B] 352DEGS, 4.05C FROM RADIO MAST. LEAST DEPTH 30MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 43MTRS, BUT MASTS REACH HIGHER. (REYKJAVIK NM 9/52). - NM 895/52. H8017/53 23.2.54 DWP WITH BOW 030.5DEGS, 6.85C FROM ALDA CHURCH, STERN 040DEGS, 0.75C FROM BOW. MARKED BY B SPHERICAL BOUY CLOSE N. (HMS TRUELORE). - NM 398/54. H5692/55 17.5.63 DWP IN 651618N, 135952W (NO BUOYS). - NM 2773/55. H4369/63 11.12.63 DWP 12FMS IN 651618N, 135952W. (ICELANDIC NM 4/64 & 2ND M/S SQUADRON 4.11.63). - NM 2436/63. H7301/68 2.2.69 POSN CONFIRMED USING 162 SONAR. (HMS SIRIUS, HN DTD 3.7.69). NCA. H7301/68 30.10.72 2 GREEN SPHERICAL LT BUOYS, GPFL(2)G.10S, LAID 029DEGS, 1450MTRS, & FL.G5S LAID 029DEGS, 1280MTRS FROM ALDA CHURCH. (ICELANDIC NM 22/72). - NM 2091/72. H7301/68 9.4.73 N BUOY NOW 033DEGS, 1440MTRS FROM ALDA CHURCH. (ICELANDIC NM 3/73). - NM 850/73. 24.11.07 SHOWN AS DWP 22MTRS [MLWS], LYING NE/SW, BOWS SW, IN 6516.30N, 1359.73W [WGD], WITH ISOLATED DANGER PILLAR LT BUOY FL(2)10S MARKING STERN, ON ICLANDIC 712 [AUG '03 EDN, CORRECT TO 9-10/2003, 1:10,000]. NC 2901 STS. 3.3.08 NOT SHOWN, STS, ON ICELAND [INT 101] [MAY '07 EDN, ADOPTION]. NC 2901. SEP 2008/000019273 3.3.08 SHOWN AS WK 23.5MTRS [MLWS] IN 6516.299N, 1359.681W [WGD], NO BUOY, ON ICELAND 73 [1ST EDN NOV'07, 1:100,000, LARGEST SCALE ADOPTION]. NC 2937.
Last Amended Date Nov 21, 2023
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Circumstances of loss

BOMBED BY GERMAN AIRCRAFT AT SEYDISFJORD, ICELAND WHILE ON GOVERNMENT SERVICE. ALL CREW RESCUED. (LL WW2)

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WRECK MAP LOADING ... 65 16.303 N,13 59.726 W
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FAQ

Where is the EL GRILLO wreck located?

The EL GRILLO wreck is located at coordinates 65 16.303 N,13 59.726 W.

How deep is the EL GRILLO and where exactly is it located?

The EL GRILLO lies at a depth of about 23.5 meters and is located at coordinates 65 16.303 N,13 59.726 W.

How deep is the seabed around the EL GRILLO?

The seabed around the EL GRILLO lies at approximately 42 meters deep.

When did the EL GRILLO sink?

The EL GRILLO sank on Feb 10, 1944.

When was the wreck of the EL GRILLO discovered?

The wreck of the EL GRILLO was discovered in 1944.

What country did the EL GRILLO belong to?

The EL GRILLO belonged to GB.

What cargo was the EL GRILLO carrying?

The EL GRILLO was carrying flammable liquids and gases,oil.

What was the tonnage of the EL GRILLO?

The EL GRILLO had a tonnage of 7264 tons.

What type of wreck is the EL GRILLO?

The EL GRILLO is classified as a tanker.

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