Grace Dieu Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status historic
Grace dieu Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 53.55 N,1 17.32 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.892500
  • Longitude: -1.288667
Water Depth 0 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name GRACE DIEU
Type sailing vessel
Flag GB
Orientation 80
Tonnage 600
Tonnage Type builders' measurement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 7, 1439
Original Detection Year 1970
Last Detection Year 2007
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Markers YELLOW BEACON WITH 'X' TOPMARK
Last Amended Date Sep 17, 2013

Surveying Details

12.1.70 LIES IN 505340N, 011644W [OGB], APPROX, ABOUT A MILE ABOVE BURSLEDON BRIDGE. LENGTH OVER 135FT, BEAM ABOUT 37FT. WRECKAGE DRIES. SOLD BY THE CROWN TO SOUTHAMPTON UNIVERSITY, WHICH ACTS ON BEHALF SOCIETY FOR NAUTICAL RESEARCH. AREA, RADIUS 75MTRS AND CENTRED ON 505328.5N, 011715.4W HAS BEEN DESIGNATED AS A REST'D AREA UNDER TERMS OF THE PROTECTION OF WRECKS ACT, 1973. H1291/83 14.11.83 SHOWN IN SURVEY CONDUCTED BY J BROGAN OF 17.9.83, TO LIE IN 505331N, 011714W, IN GEN DEPTH DRIES 0.5MTR. ORIENTATED APPROX 080/260 DEGS. (MINUTES OF NOV '83 ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING). H1923/84 2.11.84 YELLOW DAYMARK, WITH 'X' TOPMARK, ESTABLISHED 600MTRS UPSTREAM OF M27 MOTORWAY ROAD BRIDGE, TO MARK SITE. (HAMPSHIRE CC, NM 1/84). BR STD. 23.9.92 A SECOND MEDIAEVAL WRECK MAY LIE SUBMERGED IN RIVER BED SOME 60MTRS SSW OF THE DESIGNATED SITE. (S MCGRAIL, AUG 1992). 15.10.07 DESIGNATED POSN CONFIRMED AS 5053.517N, 0117.233W [OGB]. (M DUNKLEY, ENGISH HERITAGE, EMAIL). CORRECTLY CHARTED ON BA 2022. NCA. 17.9.13 [WGD] POSN: 5053.550N, 0117.320W.

Circumstances of loss

STRUCK BY LIGHTNING AND BURNT.

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FAQ

Where is the GRACE DIEU wreck located?

The GRACE DIEU wreck is located at coordinates 50 53.55 N,1 17.32 W.

When did the GRACE DIEU sink?

The GRACE DIEU sank on Jan 7, 1439.

When was the wreck of the GRACE DIEU discovered?

The wreck of the GRACE DIEU was discovered in 1970.

What country did the GRACE DIEU belong to?

The GRACE DIEU belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the GRACE DIEU?

The GRACE DIEU had a tonnage of 600 tons.

What type of wreck is the GRACE DIEU?

The GRACE DIEU is classified as a sailing vessel.

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