Grenadier (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Grenadier (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 8.63 N,1 50.385 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.143833
  • Longitude: 1.839750
Wreck Depth 23.69 m
Water Depth 29 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name GRENADIER (PROBABLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 73.2 m
Width 9.2 m
Draught 4.4
Sonar Length 65.1
Sonar Width 16.15
Shadow Height 6.5
Orientation 142
Tonnage 1004
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions 063.2,,003.4,008.0
Original Detection Year 1959
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source other
Surveying Details H03210/45 25.3.59 WRECK FOUND 125DEG, 1400YDS FROM WRECK IN POSN 520848N, 014912E. (C IN C NORE, CHATHAM, 15.6.45). H3273/61 10.9.62 WRECK FOUND IN POSN 520838N, 015029E. LEAST E/S 81FT IN 101FT. (HMS SCOTT 1962). INS AS NDW. LC 1543. 17.3.70 AMEND TO WK 13FMS. BR STD. 30.12.71 AMEND TO WK 24.5MTRS. NC 1543. HH090/616/01 9.1.95 EXAM'D 8.8.94 IN 520835.95N, 015029.91E [OGB] USING SYLEDIS [3 LOP]. SWEPT CLEAR 23.0, FOUL 23.3MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 24.8 IN GEN DEPTH 29MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 2MTRS. DCS3 HT 5.4MTRS. LENGTH 70MTRS, WIDTH 15MTRS. LIES 135/315 DEGS. INTACT AND UPRIGHT. HATCHES AND SUPERSTRUCTURE VISIBLE ON DCS3. (GARDLINE, HI 616). BR STD. HH100/351/20 5.8.03 DIVED IN LISTED POSN. A LARGE CARGO VESSEL WITH A CENTRE BRIDGE. STANDS UPRIGHT AND IS INTACT FROM STERN TO BOW. PART HAS COLLAPSED JUST BEHIND THE FOC'S'LE BUT THE REST OF THE SHIP REMAINS INTACT. ALL SUPERSTRUCTURE HAS COLLAPSED WITH THE HIGHEST POINT BEING THE WINCHES, WHICH STAND 5MTRS CLEAR OF THE SEABED. ENGINE IS AT THE STERN. (B HICKINBOTTOM). NCA. HH100/351/21 20.2.04 BOW IS INTACT AND TILTED TO PORT SIDE. A PLATE WAS RECOVERED WITH THE TYNE-TEES SHIPPING COMPANY LOGO ON IT. (B HICKINBOTTOM, LTD DTD 18.2.04). NCA. SEP 2012/000212161 29.10.12 LOCATED IN 5208.635N, 0150.381E [WGD]. LENGTH 80.5MTRS, WIDTH 9.0MTRS, HT 5.1MTRS. LIES 135/315 DEGS. MAGETIC ANOMALY. (E ANGLIA WINDFARM REPORT (EMU LTD) DTD 12.6.12). NOT SHOWN IN DIGITAL DATA. RETAIN SW 23MTRS IN REVISED POSN. SEP 2017/000091759 4.9.17 EXAM'D 16.12.16; IN 5208.630N, 0150.385E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 23.69MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 29MTRS, LENGTH 65.1MTRS, WIDTH 16.15MTRS, HEIGHT 6.5MTRS, ORIENTATION 142/322 DEGS. SCOUR LENGTH 63.22MTRS, 3.46MTRS DEEP, TOWARDS 008DEGS. WRECK IS INTACT AND UPRIGHT. (GARDLINE, HI 1495). AMEND DW 23.5MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Sep 4, 2017

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1895 BY WIGHAM, RICHARDSON & CO, NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY TYNE-TEES STEAM SHIPPING CO LTD. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 181NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY AFT BY BUILDERS. PASSAGE ROTTERDAM FOR NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE. TORPEDOED BY UC-4. EIGHT MEN LOST. (SIBI).

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FAQ

Where is the GRENADIER (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The GRENADIER (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 52 8.63 N,1 50.385 E.

How deep is the GRENADIER (PROBABLY) and where exactly is it located?

The GRENADIER (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 23.69 meters and is located at coordinates 52 8.63 N,1 50.385 E.

How deep is the seabed around the GRENADIER (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the GRENADIER (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 29 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the GRENADIER (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the GRENADIER (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1959.

What country did the GRENADIER (PROBABLY) belong to?

The GRENADIER (PROBABLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the GRENADIER (PROBABLY) carrying?

The GRENADIER (PROBABLY) was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the GRENADIER (PROBABLY)?

The GRENADIER (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 1004 tons.

What type of wreck is the GRENADIER (PROBABLY)?

The GRENADIER (PROBABLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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