G R Grey Wreck

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
G r grey Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 38.94 N,1 36.05 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.649000
  • Longitude: -1.600833
Water Depth 18 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name G R GREY
Type tug
Flag GB
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 28, 1918
Original Detection Year 1999
Original Source diver
Surveying Details HH100/351/15 28.10.99 LIES IN 5538.940N, 0136.050W [OGB]. GEN DEPTH 16-18MTRS. LIES SOME 75MTRS FROM THE ISLAND. BOILER AND REMAINS OF THE ENGINE REMAIN ALONG WITH A FEW PLATES. BRONZE PROP RECOVERED IN 1970S. (R YOUNG, LTR DTD 26.10.99). INS AS FOUL. BR STD. 26.6.13 [WGD] POSN: 5538.940N, 0136.050W. SEP 2021/000090526 13.4.21 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET (2020). (MERITAITO, HI1591). AMEND DEAD.
Last Amended Date Jun 21, 2021

Circumstances of loss

LOST ON THE KNIVESTONE AND BECAME A TOTAL LOSS. WAS IN BALLAST AND WAS RUMOURED TO HAVE BEEN ON HM DUTIES. STEEL HULL, SINGLE BOILER, COMPOUND ENGINE, SINGLE BRONZE SCREW.

General Comments

BOILER AND PLATES REMAIN

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 55 38.94 N,1 36.05 W
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FAQ

Where is the G R GREY wreck located?

The G R GREY wreck is located at coordinates 55 38.94 N,1 36.05 W.

How deep is the seabed around the G R GREY?

The seabed around the G R GREY lies at approximately 18 meters deep.

When did the G R GREY sink?

The G R GREY sank on Oct 28, 1918.

When was the wreck of the G R GREY discovered?

The wreck of the G R GREY was discovered in 1999.

What country did the G R GREY belong to?

The G R GREY belonged to GB.

What type of wreck is the G R GREY?

The G R GREY is classified as a tug.

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