Grit (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Grit (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 3.886 N,1 7.654 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.064767
  • Longitude: 1.127567
Wreck Depth 5.5 m
Water Depth 9 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name GRIT (PROBABLY)
Type barge
Flag GB
Length 28.7 m
Width 7 m
Draught 2.7
Tonnage 147
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 21, 1916
Original Detection Year 1934
Last Detection Year 2011
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details H1359/34 5.3.34 H1359/34 5.3.34 WK IN 510350N, 010750E. (C-IN-C SANDGATE, TH NM 5/34). - TNM ACTION. H1359/34 20.6.34 H1359/34 20.6.34 DISPERSED TO A LEAST DEPTH 31FT IN GEN DEPTH 34FT. (TH, 15.6.34). CHART AS WK 5FMS. BR STD. H2698/62 25.3.63 H2698/62 25.3.63 AMEND WK 5FMS 1FT. NC 1892. H5689/60 24.2.67 H5689/60 24.2.67 NOW SW 5FMS. (TH). BR STD. 7.9.73 7.9.73 AMEND SW 8.4MTRS [LAT]. NC 1892. H4199/78 15.8.78 H4199/78 15.8.78 AREA 400 X 500MTRS EXAMINED USING DCS3 & E/S. NO TRACE OF ANY WK WAS FOUND IN THIS VICINITY AND IT IS UNLIKELY THAT THIS WK STILL EXISTS. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 35/77). DELETE. NE 1892. 19.11.10 SEP 2010/000195081 19.11.10 EXAM'D IN 5103.886N, 0107.654E [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 5.56MTRS. (NETSURVEY, HN FOR HI 1341). INS AS WK 5.5MTRS. - NM 6023/10. 27.1.11 27.1.11 LENGTH 64MTRS, 47MTRS, HT 1.8MTRS. GROUP OF SMALL, UNIDENTIFED CONTACTS. (NETSURVEY, HI 1341). NFA.
Last Amended Date Nov 19, 2010

Circumstances of loss

BUILT OF WOOD IN 1913 BY F T EBERHARDT, GREENHYTHE. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY F T EBERHARDT, LONDON. AUXILLARY 2 CYLINDER OIL ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE LE HAVRE FOR LONDON. STOPPED AFTER GUNFIRE FROM A GERMAN SUBMARINE WHICH WAS UNABLE TO BOARD DUE TO HEAVY SEAS. ABANDONED ON FIRE FOR AND AFT AFTER BEING STRUCK BY 16 SHELLS AND LEFT TO FOUNDER. SUBMARINE MADE OFF TO ATTACK A SECOND BARGE, PRINCESS MAY. CREW RECOVERED BY NAVAL PATROL VESSEL AND LANDED AT NEWHAVEN. (SIBI).

General Comments

TWO MOUNDS, ?DEBRIS

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 3.886 N,1 7.654 E
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FAQ

Where is the GRIT (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The GRIT (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 51 3.886 N,1 7.654 E.

How deep is the GRIT (PROBABLY) and where exactly is it located?

The GRIT (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 5.5 meters and is located at coordinates 51 3.886 N,1 7.654 E.

How deep is the seabed around the GRIT (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the GRIT (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 9 meters deep.

When did the GRIT (PROBABLY) sink?

The GRIT (PROBABLY) sank on Oct 21, 1916.

When was the wreck of the GRIT (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the GRIT (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1934.

What country did the GRIT (PROBABLY) belong to?

The GRIT (PROBABLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the GRIT (PROBABLY) carrying?

The GRIT (PROBABLY) was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the GRIT (PROBABLY)?

The GRIT (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 147 tons.

What type of wreck is the GRIT (PROBABLY)?

The GRIT (PROBABLY) is classified as a barge.

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