Graffoe Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Graffoe Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 51.025 N,5 20.063 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.850417
  • Longitude: -5.334383
Wreck Depth 4.3 m
Water Depth 7 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name GRAFFOE
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 95.7 m
Width 12.2 m
Draught 6.4
Tonnage 2996
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 27, 1903
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1968
Last Detection Year 1984
Original Source diver
Surveying Details H3542/68 27.9.68 H3542/68 27.9.68 THE BOILERS STAND 16FT PROUD OF THE SEABED, WHICH IS GENERALLY FLAT WITH A FEW SMALL BOULDERS, THEY PRESENT A HAZARD TO A VESSEL SHELTERING IN THIS AREA AT LOW TIDE. THE GENERAL HEIGHT OF THE REMAINDER OF THE WK DOES NOT EXCEED 7FT. THE WK WAS SALVAGED BY A FIRM CALLED ROUSE OVER 20 YEARS AGO. NO EXTENSIVE DISPERSION DUE TO SEA ACTION. ENTIRE KEEL SECTION OF THE HULL REMAINS INTACT TOGETHER WITH A LARGE PART OF THE SHIPS SIDES WHICH HAVE BOTH FALLEN OUT BUT REMAIN JOINED AT THE KEEL. PROP SHAFT RUNS DOWN THE CENTRE OF WRECKAGE STILL MOUNTED ON ITS SUPPORTS, THE PROP QUITE CLOSE TO THE STERN END OF THE SHAFT IS MADE OF CAST IRON, THE BOILERS STAND CLOSE TOGETHER ON EACH SIDE OF THE REMAINDER OF THE ENGINE WHICH IS ABOUT MIDSHIPS. NO NON-FERROUS METALS IN THE VICINITY. (MR EDMONDS REPORT DTD 13.9.68) CHART AS 2FMS 2FT IN 515100N, 052000W. R/S. H1950/80 12.1.82 H1950/80 12.1.82 NOT FOUND NOR SPECIALLY SEARCHED FOR. (HMS FOX, HI 20). NCA. H1288/83/361 15.3.84 H1288/83/361 15.3.84 WKGE LIES ON TOP OF BOULDERS AND ROCKY GULLEYS. ONE LARGE AND TWO SMALL BOILERS REMAIN ALMOST INTACT. SHAFT STILL IN PLACE. PROPELLER MISSING. ABOUT 95MTRS LONG, 16MTRS WIDE. MUCH KELP IN BOW AREA. (S. HUMPHREY, DIVING REPORT DTD 1983) NCA. . 22.2.13 22.2.13 [WGD] POSN: 5151.025N, 0520.063W. 22.1.13 22.1.13 NOT LOCATED BY M/B. TOO CLOSE INSHORE TO SURVEY. (EMU, HI 1365). NCA.
Last Amended Date Feb 22, 2013

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1892 BY FURNESS, WITHY & CO LTD, WEST HARTLEPOOL. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY E MORGAN & CO. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 239 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE GLASGOW FOR MONTEVIDEO. STEERING GEAR FAILED IN SE 5 WITH HEAVY SEAS AND WAS BLOWN DOWN ONTO ST DAVID'S HEAD. THREE MEN LOST. (SIBI).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 51.025 N,5 20.063 W
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FAQ

Where is the GRAFFOE wreck located?

The GRAFFOE wreck is located at coordinates 51 51.025 N,5 20.063 W.

How deep is the GRAFFOE and where exactly is it located?

The GRAFFOE lies at a depth of about 4.3 meters and is located at coordinates 51 51.025 N,5 20.063 W.

How deep is the seabed around the GRAFFOE?

The seabed around the GRAFFOE lies at approximately 7 meters deep.

When did the GRAFFOE sink?

The GRAFFOE sank on Jan 27, 1903.

When was the wreck of the GRAFFOE discovered?

The wreck of the GRAFFOE was discovered in 1968.

What country did the GRAFFOE belong to?

The GRAFFOE belonged to GB.

What cargo was the GRAFFOE carrying?

The GRAFFOE was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the GRAFFOE?

The GRAFFOE had a tonnage of 2996 tons.

What type of wreck is the GRAFFOE?

The GRAFFOE is classified as a steam ship.

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