Gressholm Wreck

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Gressholm Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 55.087 N,2 54.832 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.918117
  • Longitude: 2.913867
Water Depth 39 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name GRESSHOLM
Type motor vessel
Flag NO
Shadow Height 0.8
Tonnage 619
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 13, 1939
Bottom Texture Gravel
Original Detection Year 1939
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source published World War 2 losses
Last Amended Date Jul 11, 2011

Simplified Wreck Survey

The shipwreck Gressholm is an underwater obstruction located at coordinates 53 55.087 N, 2 54.832 E. Sunk during World War II, the wreck site was examined and found to lie in an area of gravel ridges. The remains are broken into three separate pieces, with a least echo sounder depth of 38.9 meters and a clearance depth of 36.9 meters. Official hydrographic surveys and notices to mariners have updated the charting status of this North Sea obstruction.

Surveying Details

SANK IN 535500N, 025500E. (WW2SL). H3836/2/86 16.12.87 EXAM'D 29.7.87 IN 535504N, 025457E [OGB] USING SYLEDIS. SWEPT CLEAR AT 36.9MTRS. NOT FOULED. LEAST E/S DEPTH 38.9 IN GEN DEPTH 39MTRS. DCS3 HT 0.8MTRS. APPARENTLY IN THREE SEPARATE PIECES, ONLY ONE OF WHICH WAS LOCATED WITH E/S. LIES IN AREA OF GRAVEL RIDGES. CHART AS FOUL. (LAND & MARINE ENG. LTD., HI 3565B). BR STD. 11.7.11 [WGD] POSN: 5355.087N, 0254.832E. SEP 2016/000157542 8.7.16 DELETE FOUL. (NETHERLANDS NM 26/260/16). AMEND DEAD. NM 3844/16.

Circumstances of loss

MINED.

General Comments

IN THREE SEPARATE PARTS IN AREA OF GRAVEL RIDGES

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 53 55.087 N,2 54.832 E
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FAQ

Where is the GRESSHOLM wreck located?

The GRESSHOLM wreck is located at coordinates 53 55.087 N,2 54.832 E.

How deep is the seabed around the GRESSHOLM?

The seabed around the GRESSHOLM lies at approximately 39 meters deep.

When did the GRESSHOLM sink?

The GRESSHOLM sank on Oct 13, 1939.

When was the wreck of the GRESSHOLM discovered?

The wreck of the GRESSHOLM was discovered in 1939.

What country did the GRESSHOLM belong to?

The GRESSHOLM belonged to NO.

What was the tonnage of the GRESSHOLM?

The GRESSHOLM had a tonnage of 619 tons.

What type of wreck is the GRESSHOLM?

The GRESSHOLM is classified as a motor vessel.

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