Grip Fast Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Grip fast Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 33.577 N,1 9.86 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.559617
  • Longitude: -1.164333
Wreck Depth 14.49 m
Water Depth 18 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name GRIP FAST
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 61 m
Width 8.5 m
Draught 4.6
Sonar Length 69
Sonar Width 15
Shadow Height 3.5
Orientation 170
Tonnage 860
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 13, 1893
Original Detection Year 1993
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source diver
Surveying Details HH100/351/07 8.11.93 SANK IN DEEP WATER OFF VENTNOR, ISLE OF WIGHT. WRECKAGE, CONFIRMED AS GRIP FAST BY BELL, LOCATED 17.7.90 AND DIVED ON. VERY BROKEN WITH ONLY ENGINE AND BOILER STANDING ABOVE SEABED. (M WOODWARD, 13.10.93). POSN NOT GIVEN. HH100/351/08 10.12.93 LOCATED APPROX 2.5 MILES OFF VENTNOR IN 503333N, 010954.5W [OGB] USING DECCA. VERY BROKEN AND SCATTERED WITH BOILER HIGHEST PART STANDING 12FT HIGH IN GEN DEPTH 65FT, APPROX. ENGINE LIES ON ITS SIDE AND MOST OF THE SUPERSTRUCTURE AND OTHER WKGE IS JUST PLATING FLAT ON THE SEABED. COMMERCIAL GUARD REQUESTED. (M J WOODWARD, 3.12.93). POSN FOR FILING ONLY. 23.2.99 CINC DELETED. MORE THAN FIVE YEARS. INS AS WK 14MTRS. BR STD. HH090/962/01 3.12.02 NOT LOCATED. NOT INVESTIGATED WITH DCS3. LIES WITHIN AREA NOT FULLY SURVEYED DUE TO FISHING GEAR. (GARDLINE, HI 962). NCA. SEP 2016/000165703 10.5.17 EXAM'D 14.11.16 IN 5033.577N, 0109.860W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 14.49MTRS, IN GEN DEPTH 18MTRS. LENGTH 69MTRS, WIDTH 15MTRS, HT 3.5MTRS, ORIENTATION 170/350 DEGS. WK EXTENSIVELY BROKEN UP. (MMT UK, HI 1499). AMEND DW 14.4MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date May 4, 2017

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1883 BY HALL RUSSELL & CO LTD, ABERDEEN. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY LESLIE SS CO LTD. ONE BOILER, COMPOUND EXPANSION ENGINE OF 180NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. SWANSEA FOR LONDON. CARGO COAL. SUFFERED AN INTERNAL EXPLOSION AND SANK. TWO MEN LOST.

General Comments

WELL BROKEN UP

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FAQ

Where is the GRIP FAST wreck located?

The GRIP FAST wreck is located at coordinates 50 33.577 N,1 9.86 W.

How deep is the GRIP FAST and where exactly is it located?

The GRIP FAST lies at a depth of about 14.49 meters and is located at coordinates 50 33.577 N,1 9.86 W.

How deep is the seabed around the GRIP FAST?

The seabed around the GRIP FAST lies at approximately 18 meters deep.

When did the GRIP FAST sink?

The GRIP FAST sank on Nov 13, 1893.

When was the wreck of the GRIP FAST discovered?

The wreck of the GRIP FAST was discovered in 1993.

What country did the GRIP FAST belong to?

The GRIP FAST belonged to GB.

What cargo was the GRIP FAST carrying?

The GRIP FAST was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the GRIP FAST?

The GRIP FAST had a tonnage of 860 tons.

What type of wreck is the GRIP FAST?

The GRIP FAST is classified as a steam ship.

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