Greenville Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Greenville Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 1 N,22 50 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.016667
  • Longitude: -22.833333
Water Depth 4000 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name GREENVILLE
Type steam ship
Flag LR
Length 125.6 m
Width 16.8 m
Draught 10.4
Tonnage 6323
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo grain
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 20, 1953
Original Detection Year 1953
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Oct 14, 2004

Simplified Wreck Survey

The wreck of the vessel Greenville is located in the North Atlantic Ocean at the coordinates 50 1 N, 22 50 W. This underwater obstruction was reported following a sinking event documented on May 13, 1970. The site remains a recorded maritime feature in the North Atlantic region.

Surveying Details

H6443/53 13.5.70 H6443/53 13.5.70 VESSEL SANK IN 500100N, 225000W APPROX. (LLOYDS). NCA.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1920 BY CRAI, TAYLOR & CO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY WORLDWIDE SS CO. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE. PASSAGE MONTREAL FOR LIVERPOOL. DEVELOPED A 15 DEG LIST DURING A GALE. WAS ABANDONDED THE NEXT DAY IN A SINKING CONDITION AND MOST OF THE CREW WERE RESCUED. (DODS).

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FAQ

Where is the GREENVILLE wreck located?

The GREENVILLE wreck is located at coordinates 50 1 N,22 50 W.

How deep is the seabed around the GREENVILLE?

The seabed around the GREENVILLE lies at approximately 4000 meters deep.

When did the GREENVILLE sink?

The GREENVILLE sank on Sep 20, 1953.

When was the wreck of the GREENVILLE discovered?

The wreck of the GREENVILLE was discovered in 1953.

What country did the GREENVILLE belong to?

The GREENVILLE belonged to LR.

What cargo was the GREENVILLE carrying?

The GREENVILLE was carrying grain.

What was the tonnage of the GREENVILLE?

The GREENVILLE had a tonnage of 6323 tons.

What type of wreck is the GREENVILLE?

The GREENVILLE is classified as a steam ship.

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