Grantham (Possibly) Wreck
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Wreck Category | distributed remains of wreck |
| Status | Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist |
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Grantham (possibly) Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM) |
51 4.768 N,1 11.765 E |
| Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees |
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| Water Depth | 2 m |
| Water Level Effect | always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum | Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name | GRANTHAM (POSSIBLY) |
| Type | sailing vessel |
| Flag | GB |
| Conspic Visual | not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar | not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk | Jan 1, 1744 |
| Original Detection Year | 1991 |
| Last Detection Year | 2010 |
| Original Source | other |
| Surveying Details | 24.6.91 TIMBERS REPORTED FOUND W OF MOLE ROCKS, FOLKESTONE WHERE THIS VESSEL ALLEGED TO HAVE FOUNDERED. MAGNETIC ANOMALIES DETECTED IN AREA. SITE MARKED BY BUOYS - THE SW OF WHICH FIXED BY HSA IN 510444N, 011152E [OGB]. (ADU REPORT, DTD 14.6.91). FOR FILING ONLY. NCA. 24.1.11 NOT LOCATED IN 2010 USING M/B. (NETSURVEY, HI 1341). AMEND DEAD. NCA. |
| Last Amended Date | Jan 24, 2011 |
Circumstances of loss
ENGLISH EAST INDIA COMPANY SHIP, BUILT AROUND 1727. (ADU).
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