Grangewood Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Grangewood Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		60 58.797 N,0 16.128 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 60.979950
  • Longitude: -0.268800
Water Depth 120 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name GRANGEWOOD
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 101.2 m
Width 14.3 m
Draught 7.4
Tonnage 3422
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo grain
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 25, 1915
Original Detection Year 1915
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Surveying Details 26.1.71 SUNK 20M ENE FROM FLUGGA LT HOUSE, SHETLANDS. (WW1SL). POSN APPROX 605850N, 001600W. NCA.
Last Amended Date Aug 1, 2014

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1902 BY S P AUSTIN & SONS LTD, SUNDERLAND. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY GRATITUDE SS CO LTD (MANAGER E W MORGAN & CO LTD, LONDON). TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 293IHP, SIGNLE SHAFT. PASSAGE ARCHANGEL FOR LE HAVRE. TORPEDOED, CAPTURED AND SUNK BY GUNFIRE BY U-41. (SIBI).

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FAQ

Where is the GRANGEWOOD wreck located?

The GRANGEWOOD wreck is located at coordinates 60 58.797 N,0 16.128 W.

How deep is the seabed around the GRANGEWOOD?

The seabed around the GRANGEWOOD lies at approximately 120 meters deep.

When did the GRANGEWOOD sink?

The GRANGEWOOD sank on Jul 25, 1915.

When was the wreck of the GRANGEWOOD discovered?

The wreck of the GRANGEWOOD was discovered in 1915.

What country did the GRANGEWOOD belong to?

The GRANGEWOOD belonged to GB.

What cargo was the GRANGEWOOD carrying?

The GRANGEWOOD was carrying grain.

What was the tonnage of the GRANGEWOOD?

The GRANGEWOOD had a tonnage of 3422 tons.

What type of wreck is the GRANGEWOOD?

The GRANGEWOOD is classified as a steam ship.

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