Grape One Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Grape one Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 41.034 N,3 28.563 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.683900
  • Longitude: -3.476050
Wreck Depth 62 m
Water Depth 71 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name GRAPE ONE
Type tanker
Flag MT
Length 100.9 m
Width 14.6 m
Draught 5.8
Sonar Length 97
Sonar Width 10
Shadow Height 9
Orientation 121
Tonnage 1599
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo oil
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 9, 1993
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1993
Last Detection Year 2005
Original Source naval vessel
Surveying Details HH226/400/02 13.12.93 HH226/400/02 13.12.93 REPORTED BY HMS MANCHESTER TO HAVE SUNK IN 494024N, 032924W. NOT MARKED. (BRIXHAM MRSC, SIG DTD 9.12.93). WZ 1800/93 ISSUED. TH PROPOSE TO EXAMINE WK POST CHRISTMAS '93. (TH/RNW, TELECON). CHART AS USC PA 30MTRS. NM 28/94. HH226/400/02 17.1.94 HH226/400/02 17.1.94 EXAM'D 27.12.93 IN 494038.5N, 032949W USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 59.9 IN GEN DEPTH 73MTRS [LAT]. LIES ROUGHLY N/S, APPARENTLY ON ITS SIDE. STANDS 13-14MTRS PROUD OF SEABED. LIGHT AND HEAVY OIL SLICKS OBSERVED NEAR WK. (TH, WK REPORT HD 160, 30.12.93). CHART AS WK 60MTRS IN 494036N, 032945W [OGB]. - NM 485/94. HH226/400/02 1.9.94 HH226/400/02 1.9.94 WK 60MTRS IN 494105N, 032827W [EUR]. (FRENCH NM 94 33 24). CONSIDERED TO BE THIS WK IN VIEW OF REPORTS BELOW. HH226/400/02 7.3.95 HH226/400/02 7.3.95 REPORTED TO LIE 1M TO THE NE. POSN NOW 494105N, 032820W. (MRSC BRIXHAM, REPORT FROM FV CHRISTINA). NCA. HH226/400/02 5.4.95 HH226/400/02 5.4.95 CONTACTS ASSUMED TO BE REMAINS OF 'GRAPE ONE' LOCATED IN 494108.5N, 032817W OR 062DEGS, 1.15M FROM CHARTED POSN [494036N, 032945W]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 65.39 IN GEN DEPTH 70.39MTRS. (OCC, TRINITY HOUSE HARWICH). NCA. HH226/400/02 12.4.95 HH226/400/02 12.4.95 CONFIRMED AREA AROUND CURRENTLY CHARTED POSN SEARCHED WITH NEGATIVE RESULTS. CONSIDER FRENCH WK IS SAME VESSEL. BOX SEARCH COMPLETED OVER AREA ENCOMPASSING ALL PREVIOUSLY REPORTED POSNS CARRIED OUT. BOTTOM FLAT APART FROM THE ONE SOLID CONTACT EASILY FOUND, IN THE AREA. (OCC, TRINITY HOUSE, HARWICH). AMEND TO WK 65MTRS IN 494108.5N, 032817W. - NM 1487/95. HH226/400/02 25.4.95 HH226/400/02 25.4.95 TH REPORT OF SURVEY CONFIRMS ABOVE DETAILS. (TH 18.4.95). NFA.. HH100/351/14 5.3.99 HH100/351/14 5.3.99 LOCATED IN 4940.995N, 0328.361W [OGB] USING DGPS. WK LIES E/W ON ITS SIDE ON SIDE OF LARGE BANK. THERE ARE CONTAINERS OF WINE AND SHOES AROUND THE WK. COMMERCIAL GUARD REQUESTED FOR POSN. (M SHARP, FAX DTD 25.1.99). AMENDED TO CINC. NCA, RETAIN TRINITY HOUSE 1995 POSN. LATER: CINC REMOVED 3.2.2004 AS MORE THAN 5 YEARS ELAPSED. HH091/059/01 10.5.05 HH091/059/01 10.5.05 EXAM'D 26.7.04 IN 4941.034N, 0328.563W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 62.6 IN GEN DEPTH 71.8MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 97MTRS, WIDTH 10MTRS, HT 9.0MTRS. LIES 121/301 DEGS. INTACT, ON ITS SIDE. (GARDLINE, HI 1059). AMEND WK 62MTRS. BR STD. 26.7.06 26.7.06 ROV DIVE 29.9.05 SHOWED LARGE WELDED STEEL WK ON ITS SIDE. LOOKS LIKE 85MTRS COASTAL FREIGHTER. (OYSSEY MARINE EXPLORATION). NCA.
Last Amended Date May 10, 2005

Circumstances of loss

EX-STOLT BAHIA '93, EX-LA BAHIA '89, EX-WAVEMARK '74. BUILT IN 1972 BY ANKERLOKKEN VERFT GLOMMEN A/S, FREIDRIKSTAD. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY RHAPSODY SHIPPING LTD. PASSGE THE TEES FOR HAIFA. SUSTAINED A RUPTURE IN A BALLAST TANK IN EXCEPTIONALLY SEVERE WEATHER AND TOOK ON A 40 DEG LIST. CREW OF 15 RECOVERED BY HELICOPTER. DRIFTED WITH STERN ABOVE WATER AND LATER SANK. (SIBI).

General Comments

INTACT, ON ITS SIDE, ON THE SIDE OF A LARGE BANK

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FAQ

Where is the GRAPE ONE wreck located?

The GRAPE ONE wreck is located at coordinates 49 41.034 N,3 28.563 W.

How deep is the GRAPE ONE and where exactly is it located?

The GRAPE ONE lies at a depth of about 62 meters and is located at coordinates 49 41.034 N,3 28.563 W.

How deep is the seabed around the GRAPE ONE?

The seabed around the GRAPE ONE lies at approximately 71 meters deep.

When did the GRAPE ONE sink?

The GRAPE ONE sank on Dec 9, 1993.

When was the wreck of the GRAPE ONE discovered?

The wreck of the GRAPE ONE was discovered in 1993.

What country did the GRAPE ONE belong to?

The GRAPE ONE belonged to MT.

What cargo was the GRAPE ONE carrying?

The GRAPE ONE was carrying oil.

What was the tonnage of the GRAPE ONE?

The GRAPE ONE had a tonnage of 1599 tons.

What type of wreck is the GRAPE ONE?

The GRAPE ONE is classified as a tanker.

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