Hms Grive Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Hms grive Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		59 25.2 N,2 21.168 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 59.420000
  • Longitude: -2.352800
Wreck Depth 49 m
Water Depth 55 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS GRIVE
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 89.7 m
Width 12.5 m
Sonar Length 89
Sonar Width 32
Shadow Height 6.4
Orientation 37
Tonnage 2037
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 24, 1917
Original Detection Year 2008
Last Detection Year 2010
Original Source survey vessel
Surveying Details HH091/218/01 - SEP 2008/000044061 15.5.08 EXAMINED 24.6.07 IN 5925.1995N, 0221.1678W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 49.10 IN GEN DEPTH 55.5MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 98MTRS (POSSIBLY UP TO 134MTRS), WIDTH 32MTRS, HT 6.4MTRS. LIES 037/217DEGS WITH BOWS SW. VERY BROKEN UP WITH JUST A SHADOW ON THE SEABED INDICATING THE BOWS AND STERN. CENTRE PART APPEARS TO CONSIST OF 3 BOILERS. (NETSURVEY, HI 1218). PROBABLY TWO BOILERS AND THE ENGINE. INS AS WK 49MTRS. - NM 3445/08. 23.9.08 RESEARCH HAS SHOWN THAT THIS WRECK IS MOST PROBABLY HMS GRIVE, FROM SINKING POSN GIVEN IN LOG OF ESCORTING HM TRAWLER LUMBLEY CASTLE. CINC REQUESTED. (K HEATH E-MAIL DTD 12.9.08) NCA. 4.8.10 DIVED AND CONFIRMED TO BE HMS GRIVE. REMOVE CINC. (K HEATH, TELECON 4.8.10) CINC REMOVED. NCA. 18.8.10 WK DIVED AGAIN ON 17.8.10 AND BELL ENGRAVED
Last Amended Date Aug 10, 2018

Circumstances of loss

8.12.1917 BUILT IN 1905 BY CALEDON FOR GENERAL STEAM NAVIGATION CO. HIRED AS ARMED BOARDING STEAMER. TORPEDOED ON 8.12.1917 OFF LERWICK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE UC40. VESSEL SANK WHILE UNDER TOW IN NW GALE FROM LERWICK ON 24.12.1917. NO LIVES LOST. (K HEATH)

General Comments

GRIVE

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FAQ

Where is the HMS GRIVE wreck located?

The HMS GRIVE wreck is located at coordinates 59 25.2 N,2 21.168 W.

How deep is the HMS GRIVE and where exactly is it located?

The HMS GRIVE lies at a depth of about 49 meters and is located at coordinates 59 25.2 N,2 21.168 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS GRIVE?

The seabed around the HMS GRIVE lies at approximately 55 meters deep.

When did the HMS GRIVE sink?

The HMS GRIVE sank on Dec 24, 1917.

When was the wreck of the HMS GRIVE discovered?

The wreck of the HMS GRIVE was discovered in 2008.

What country did the HMS GRIVE belong to?

The HMS GRIVE belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS GRIVE?

The HMS GRIVE had a tonnage of 2037 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS GRIVE?

The HMS GRIVE is classified as a steam ship.

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