Gro Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Gro Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		58 30 N,16 10 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 58.500000
  • Longitude: -16.166667
Water Depth 1100 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name GRO
Type steam ship
Flag NO
Length 107.3 m
Width 15.5 m
Draught 7.9
Tonnage 4211
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 7, 1940
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 1987
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details SINKING POSN 583000N, 161000W. (LLOYDS & 0200/7). 28.7.87 28.7.87 SINKING POSN AS ABOVE. (WW2SL & AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES).
Last Amended Date Oct 4, 2004

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1917 BY J L THOMPSON & SONS. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY O GO OLSEN & I H OLSEN REDERI A/S. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 365NHP. PASSAGE MONTREAL FOR MANCHESTER. TORPEDOED BY U-47. (DODS & AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES).

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FAQ

Where is the GRO wreck located?

The GRO wreck is located at coordinates 58 30 N,16 10 W.

How deep is the seabed around the GRO?

The seabed around the GRO lies at approximately 1100 meters deep.

When did the GRO sink?

The GRO sank on Sep 7, 1940.

When was the wreck of the GRO discovered?

The wreck of the GRO was discovered in 1940.

What country did the GRO belong to?

The GRO belonged to NO.

What was the tonnage of the GRO?

The GRO had a tonnage of 4211 tons.

What type of wreck is the GRO?

The GRO is classified as a steam ship.

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