Grimsel Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Grimsel Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		56 1.9 N,3 7.8 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 56.031667
  • Longitude: -3.130000
Water Depth 4 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name GRIMSEL
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 76.5 m
Width 10.4 m
Draught 5.2
Tonnage 1398
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo personnel,grain
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 12, 1889
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1889
Last Detection Year 1990
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details STRANDED IN APPROX 560115N, 030730W [OGB]. (LLOYDS). INFORMATION TOO VAGUE TO CHART. NCA, 4.5.10 BROKEN REMAINS OF KEEL FROM THE BOWS TO THE BRIDGE, COVERED IN KELP, LIE IN SHALLOW WATER IN 5601.9N, 0307.8W [WGD]. BRASS BELL DOLPHINS & BELL CLAPPER RECOVERED IN 1990. THE STERN SECTION WITH ENGINE & BOILER WERE PRESUMABLY SCRAPPED. SHIPWRECKS OF THE FORTH & TAY, B BAIRD, PUBLISHED 2009) NCA.
Last Amended Date May 4, 2010

Circumstances of loss

ASHORE ON ROCKS AT INCHKEITH. FROM SALONICA. (LLOYDS). BUILT 1880 BY REDHEAD & CO, SOUTH SHIELDS, WITH 2 CYLINDER COMPOUND ENGINE OF 130HP, 1 BOILER, SINGLE SHAFT. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY M CAY, SOUTH SHIELDS. PASSAGE SALONICA FOR LEITH. RAN ONTO ROCKS ON E SIDE OF INCHKEITH IN THICK FOG. (SIBI & SHIPWRECKS OF THE FORTH & TAY, B BAIRD)

General Comments

BROKEN REMAINS OF KEEL COVERED IN KELP

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FAQ

Where is the GRIMSEL wreck located?

The GRIMSEL wreck is located at coordinates 56 1.9 N,3 7.8 W.

How deep is the seabed around the GRIMSEL?

The seabed around the GRIMSEL lies at approximately 4 meters deep.

When did the GRIMSEL sink?

The GRIMSEL sank on Oct 12, 1889.

When was the wreck of the GRIMSEL discovered?

The wreck of the GRIMSEL was discovered in 1889.

What country did the GRIMSEL belong to?

The GRIMSEL belonged to GB.

What cargo was the GRIMSEL carrying?

The GRIMSEL was carrying personnel,grain.

What was the tonnage of the GRIMSEL?

The GRIMSEL had a tonnage of 1398 tons.

What type of wreck is the GRIMSEL?

The GRIMSEL is classified as a steam ship.

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