Grimstad Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Grimstad Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
48 12.988 N,5 5.059 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 48.216467
  • Longitude: -5.084317
Water Depth 80 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name GRIMSTAD
Type motor vessel
Flag NO
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Bottom Texture Shells
Original Detection Year 1919
Last Detection Year 2019
Original Source national HO/authority charts
Surveying Details H1691/19 11.7.19 WK IN 481300N, 050500W ON FRENCH 10103. INS AS WK [OLD SYMBOL] IN 481300N, 050500W. BR STD. H1291/28 28.6.28 AMEND TO NDW PA. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED) BR STD. 17.8.79 SHOWN AS NDW PD ON FRENCH 5316 [1979 EDN]. NE 20. 10.1.80 AMEND TO NDW PD. BR STD. 20.1.87 SHOWN AS NDW PA ON FRENCH 6989 [1986 EDN]. NC 2643. 30.3.90 NDW, NORWEGIAN MV 'GRIMSTAD' IN 481303N, 050458W [EUR]. POSN ACCURACY 1M [=PA]. GEN DEPTH 80MTRS. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1987, NO.14585066). INS AS NDW PA IN 481303N, 050458W. BR STD. 5.10.00 SHOWN AS NDW PD IN 4813.050N, 0504.967W [EUR] ON FRENCH 7172 [1998 EDN]. NC 2350. SEP 2008/000048875 22.10.08 SHOWN AS WK USC PA 20MTRS ON FRENCH 7076 [2008 EDN, 1:345,000]. AMEND WK USC PD 20MTRS. BR STD. SEP 2009000084718 17.2.10 SHOWN AS NDW PD IN 4812.988N, 0505.059W [WGD] ON FRENCH 7066 [INT 1800] [3RD EDN 2006, CORRECT TO NM 25-37-09, 1:150,000, 2ND SCALE], BUT AS WK USC PD 20MTRS ON FRENCH 7172 [3RD EDN 2008, 1:50,000, LARGEST SCALE]. RETAIN AS WK USC PD 20MTRS IN AMENDED POSN. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Aug 30, 2019
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FAQ

Where is the GRIMSTAD wreck located?

The GRIMSTAD wreck is located at coordinates 48 12.988 N,5 5.059 W.

How deep is the seabed around the GRIMSTAD?

The seabed around the GRIMSTAD lies at approximately 80 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the GRIMSTAD discovered?

The wreck of the GRIMSTAD was discovered in 1919.

What country did the GRIMSTAD belong to?

The GRIMSTAD belonged to NO.

What type of wreck is the GRIMSTAD?

The GRIMSTAD is classified as a motor vessel.