Festing Grindall Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Festing grindall Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		56 17.744 N,2 34.591 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 56.295733
  • Longitude: -2.576517
Water Depth 10 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name FESTING GRINDALL
Type trawler
Flag GB
Length 35.7 m
Width 7 m
Draught 4
Tonnage 236
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 4, 1928
Original Detection Year 1928
Last Detection Year 2004
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Last Amended Date Jan 26, 2004

Surveying Details

H10/28 6.10.28 SUNK IN 161900N, 023600W. 1MIN N (TRUE) FROM FIFENESS POINT. FORE PART HIGH AND DRY MAST AND SUPERSTRUCTURE VISIBLE AT ALL STATES OF THE TIDE. LIKELY TO BECOME A TOTAL WK. (COASTGUARD REPORT, 4.10.28). 6.11.28 WEATHER WORSE, NO SIGNS OF IMPROVEMENT. VERY HEAVY SEA BREAKING OVER VESSEL. SALVAGE ASSOCIATION DOES NOT CONSIDER REFLOATING PRACTICABLE. (LL). FILING POSN: 561745N, 023430W. HH091/061/01 26.1.04 NOT LOCATED. (NP 1016, HI 1061). AMEND DEAD. NCA. HH091/152/01 16.6.08 NOT LOCATED BY M/B. (GARDLINE HYDRO, HI 1152). NCA. RSDRA2023000009230 3.4.23 NOT SEEN IN M/B DATASET 2022. (CLINTON MARINE SURVEY, HI 1731). NFA.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1917 BY SMITH'S DOCK CO LTD, MIDDLESBROUGH FOR THE ROYAL NAVY. SOLD OUT OF SERVICE IN 1920. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY W RICHARD LEWIS. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 78HP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE ABERDEEN FOR GRANTON FOR BUNKERS. DROVE ASHORE AND WAS WRECKED. CREW RECOVERED. (SIBI).

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FAQ

Where is the FESTING GRINDALL wreck located?

The FESTING GRINDALL wreck is located at coordinates 56 17.744 N,2 34.591 W.

How deep is the seabed around the FESTING GRINDALL?

The seabed around the FESTING GRINDALL lies at approximately 10 meters deep.

When did the FESTING GRINDALL sink?

The FESTING GRINDALL sank on Oct 4, 1928.

When was the wreck of the FESTING GRINDALL discovered?

The wreck of the FESTING GRINDALL was discovered in 1928.

What country did the FESTING GRINDALL belong to?

The FESTING GRINDALL belonged to GB.

What cargo was the FESTING GRINDALL carrying?

The FESTING GRINDALL was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the FESTING GRINDALL?

The FESTING GRINDALL had a tonnage of 236 tons.

What type of wreck is the FESTING GRINDALL?

The FESTING GRINDALL is classified as a trawler.

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