Grainthorpe Wreck
| Field |
Value |
| Wreck Category |
dangerous wreck |
| Status |
Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
|
Grainthorpe Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
|
53 0.989 N,0 29.813 E |
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
|
- Latitude: 53.016483
- Longitude: 0.496883
|
| Wreck Depth |
8.2 m
|
| Water Depth |
8 m
|
| Water Level Effect |
always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum |
Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name |
GRAINTHORPE |
|
Type
|
steam ship
|
| Flag |
GB |
| Tonnage |
1692 |
| Tonnage Type |
gross |
| Conspic Visual |
not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar |
not radar conspicuous |
| Original Detection Year |
1920 |
| Last Detection Year |
2014 |
| Original Source |
national HO/authority wreck information |
| Last Amended Date |
Sep 24, 2014 |
Simplified Wreck Survey
The GRAINTHORPE is a submerged shipwreck located off the coast of England in the North Sea at coordinates 53 0.989 N, 0 29.813 E. Originally marked by a buoy and historically associated with fishing gear snags, the wreck site was dispersed in 2022 to a least depth of 27 feet at low water. Subsequent surveys noted that the remains have largely become covered by sand and were not located during searches, though the historical obstruction remains a charted feature in the area.
Surveying Details
H8007/20 11.11.20 POSN 530100N, 003000E. MARKED BY BUOY 40YDS NW. BEARING OF HUNSTANTON LT HO FROM BUOY 181.5DEG 4.75M. (TH, 10.11.20). - NM 1892/20. H8007/20 24.11.20 SANK 3M ESE OF LYNN WELL LT OR 530100N, 003000E. (BOARD OF TRADE, 10.11.20). H6442/22 5.10.22 DISPERSED TO LEAST DEPTH OF 27FT [LWST] IN 530100N, 003000E. (TH NM 52/22). - NM 1610/22. H0401/44 2.11.56 NOT LOCATED. CONSIDERED THAT THE REMAINS OF THE WRECK HAVE BEEN SUBMERGED UNDER THE SAND. POSN 530058N, 002955E. (HMS SCOTT, 6.8.56). H1519/58 31.1.62 WK HAS CAUSED FISHING GEAR LOSSES OVER SEVERAL YEARS. (DISTRICT INSPECTOR OF FISHERIES GRIMSBY). 14.2.73 AMEND TO WK 8.2MTRS. NC 1177. SEP 2014/000180724 24.9.14 NOT LOCATED 2014 USING M/B & MAGNETOMETER. (GARDLINE GEOSURVEY, HI 1421). AMEND DEAD.
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53 0.989 N,0 29.813 E
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FAQ
Where is the GRAINTHORPE wreck located?
The GRAINTHORPE wreck is located at coordinates 53 0.989 N,0 29.813 E.
How deep is the GRAINTHORPE and where exactly is it located?
The GRAINTHORPE lies at a depth of about 8.2 meters and is located at coordinates 53 0.989 N,0 29.813 E.
How deep is the seabed around the GRAINTHORPE?
The seabed around the GRAINTHORPE lies at approximately 8 meters deep.
When was the wreck of the GRAINTHORPE discovered?
The wreck of the GRAINTHORPE was discovered in 1920.
What country did the GRAINTHORPE belong to?
The GRAINTHORPE belonged to GB.
What was the tonnage of the GRAINTHORPE?
The GRAINTHORPE had a tonnage of 1692 tons.
What type of wreck is the GRAINTHORPE?
The GRAINTHORPE is classified as a steam ship.