Where is the GRIETJE wreck located?

The GRIETJE wreck is located at coordinates 54 7.409 N,4 31.671 W.

When did the GRIETJE sink?

The GRIETJE sank on Feb 5, 1963.

The wreck of the GRIETJE was discovered in 1984.

The GRIETJE is classified as a motor vessel.

Field	Value
Wreck Category	wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status	Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Grietje Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM)	54 7.409 N,4 31.671 W
Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees	Latitude: 54.123483 Longitude: -4.527850
Water Depth	0 m
Water Level Effect	covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum	Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name	GRIETJE
Type	motor vessel
Flag	NL
Cargo	coal
Conspic Visual	not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar	not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk	Feb 5, 1963
Original Detection Year	1984
Last Detection Year	1990
Original Source	ship visit/hydrographic note report
Surveying Details	H5844/83 19.6.84 H5844/83 19.6.84 WRECKED COASTER, WITH BOWS CAST UP ABOVE THE HW MARK, LIES ON SMALL BEACH WHICH DRIES AT FOOT OF CLIFFS IN PORT SODERICK BAY. RUSTY, AND CAN BE SEEN ON A CLEAR DAY FROM 5 MILES. POSN APPROX 540724N, 043136W. (EAST END ENDEAVOUR, HN 6.6.84). INS AS STPA. BR STD. HH100/351/01 21.11.89 HH100/351/01 21.11.89 IDENTIFIED AS WK OF GRIETJE. (A CORKILL). HH209/400/01 18.4.90 HH209/400/01 18.4.90 STRANDED WK CHARTED IN SODERICK BAY TO BE EXPUNGED. (DEPT OF HIGHWAYS, PORTS & PROPERTIES, ISLE OF MAN, LTR REC'D 1.12.89). NE 2094.
Last Amended Date	Apr 18, 1990

SUFFERED ENGINE FAILURE WHILE ON PASSAGE GARSTON TO DOUGLAS AND DURING FORCE 9 ONSHORE WIND. WAS DRIVEN ASHORE AT KEMSTAL, I OF MAN.

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