Grampian Castle Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Grampian castle Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 7.297 N,4 22.97 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.121617
  • Longitude: -4.382833
Water Depth 1 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name GRAMPIAN CASTLE
Type Safety/Rescue Vessel
Flag GB
Length 42.4 m
Width 8.8 m
Orientation 20
Tonnage 398
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 2, 1987
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1987
Last Detection Year 1999
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Surveying Details H2921/85 6.4.87 H2921/85 6.4.87 AGROUND BETWEEN C5 AND C6 BUOYS. (HOLYHEAD CG) POSN 530700N, 042348W APPROX. (CAERNARFON HBR MASTER, 2.3.87) WK HAS BEEN LOOTED AND LIES ON PORT SIDE AND IS AWASH. UNLIKELY NOW TO BE MOVED AND ARRANGEMENTS BEING MADE TO FIX ITS POSN ACCURATELY. (HOLYHEAD CG & CAPT PHILLIPS, HBR MASTER, TELECON. 6.4.87). NCA YET. H2921/85 24.4.87 H2921/85 24.4.87 WK STILL NOT ACCURATELY FIXED. PROVISIONAL POSN 530718N, 042306W. MAST AND WHEELHOUSE SHOW AT HW. (HBR MASTER, CAERNARFON, TELECON). - PNM 1479/87. H2921/85 27.1.88 H2921/85 27.1.88 STILL AGROUND. SALVAGE ATTEMPT BY ANSAR SHIPBREAKING, OF EASTHAM, WIRRAL, IN SEPTEMBER DID NOT PROCEED, BUT A FURTHER TRY MAY BE MADE NEXT SPRING. (LL, 18.12.87). H2921/85 25.5.88 H2921/85 25.5.88 ANSAR STILL INTERESTED IN SALVING VESSEL. (LL, 15.4.88). HH210/350/01 27.7.89 HH210/350/01 27.7.89 NO FURTHER SALVAGE ATTEPTS LIKELY. VESSEL WILL REMAIN 'WHERE LIES' AS A TOTAL LOSS. (LL, 4.7.89). INS AS STPA. - NM 2391/89. HH210/350/01 25.1.91 HH210/350/01 25.1.91 STRUCK BY FV SAPPHIRE 24.1.91 AND WHICH GROUNDED, WAS ABANDONED AND LATER SANK. (HOLYHEAD MRSC, 24.1.91). SEE [7457] HH210/350/01 20.2.91 HH210/350/01 20.2.91 ONLY 3-4FT OF MAST NOW SHOWS AT HW. HULL STILL VISIBLE AT LW. POSN 530719N, 042301W BY HSA. (CAPT JONES, HBR MASTER, CAERNARFON, TELECON). AMEND TO ST. BR STD. 21.9.99 21.9.99 WK OF FV OR SIMILAR, PORT SIDE MISSING, FORWARD MAST STILL STANDING. LENGTH 37MTRS APPROX. POSN OF MAST 530717N, 042254W, ORIENTATION 020/200 ON AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY DTD 14.8.91 INDEX NO.1983/171 PHOTOSCALE 1:25,000. NE 1464.
Last Amended Date Sep 21, 1999

Circumstances of loss

GROUNDED ON CAERNARFON BAR. ENGINE ROOM FLOODED THROUGH LEAKING STERN GLAND. (HOLYHEAD CG)

General Comments

UK NM 2498/25

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FAQ

Where is the GRAMPIAN CASTLE wreck located?

The GRAMPIAN CASTLE wreck is located at coordinates 53 7.297 N,4 22.97 W.

How deep is the seabed around the GRAMPIAN CASTLE?

The seabed around the GRAMPIAN CASTLE lies at approximately 1 meter deep.

When did the GRAMPIAN CASTLE sink?

The GRAMPIAN CASTLE sank on Mar 2, 1987.

When was the wreck of the GRAMPIAN CASTLE discovered?

The wreck of the GRAMPIAN CASTLE was discovered in 1987.

What country did the GRAMPIAN CASTLE belong to?

The GRAMPIAN CASTLE belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the GRAMPIAN CASTLE?

The GRAMPIAN CASTLE had a tonnage of 398 tons.

What type of wreck is the GRAMPIAN CASTLE?

The GRAMPIAN CASTLE is classified as a safety/rescue vessel.

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