Granero Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Granero Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
56 54.457 N,2 11.397 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 56.907617
  • Longitude: -2.189950
Water Depth 26 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name GRANERO
Type steam ship
Flag NO
Length 73.9 m
Width 11.4 m
Draught 4.9
Tonnage 1318
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo timber
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 23, 1933
Original Detection Year 1933
Last Detection Year 2022
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 17.8.70 PART OF MANGANESE BRASS PROPELLER OF WEIGHT 1TON 7CWT HANDED IN BY MESSRS ENTWISTLE & SONS (METAL) LTD DUNDEE. LOCATED 1 MILE DUE E OF CRAWTON NESS IN 45FT OF WATER. (REPORT VIA LLOYDS DTD 7.8.70 FROM RECEIVER OF WK ABERDEEN). PROBABLY 0.5 MILE TO GIVE CORRECT WATER DEPTH. NCA. RSDRA2022000243080 22.11.22 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET (2022). (CLINTON MARINE SURVEY AB, HI 1743). AMEND DEAD.
Last Amended Date Feb 2, 2023

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1923. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE HANGO, FINLAND FOR ALLOA. WENT ASHORE ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF CRAWTONNESS.

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FAQ

Where is the GRANERO wreck located?

The GRANERO wreck is located at coordinates 56 54.457 N,2 11.397 W.

How deep is the seabed around the GRANERO?

The seabed around the GRANERO lies at approximately 26 meters deep.

When did the GRANERO sink?

The GRANERO sank on Oct 23, 1933.

When was the wreck of the GRANERO discovered?

The wreck of the GRANERO was discovered in 1933.

What country did the GRANERO belong to?

The GRANERO belonged to NO.

What cargo was the GRANERO carrying?

The GRANERO was carrying timber.

What was the tonnage of the GRANERO?

The GRANERO had a tonnage of 1318 tons.

What type of wreck is the GRANERO?

The GRANERO is classified as a steam ship.