Grace (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Grace (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
49 50.072 N,2 40.83 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.834533
  • Longitude: -2.680500
Wreck Depth 62 m
Water Depth 65 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name GRACE (POSSIBLY)
Type sailing vessel
Flag GB
Sonar Length 5
Sonar Width 2.3
Shadow Height 1.5
Tonnage 135
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo wood: unprocessed and products,clay products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 1990
Original Source survey vessel
Surveying Details SUNK 40 MILES SE BY E FROM START POINT. (NAVAL STAFF MONOGRAPHS, VOL.17). GIVES 4951.0N, 0247.5W. NCA. HH090/496/01 16.10.90 HH090/496/01 16.10.90 SMALL RECTANGULAR OBJECT EXAM'D 13.8.90 IN 495004.3N, 024049.8W [WGD] USING HYPERFIX. LEAST E/S DEPTH 62.7 IN GEN DEPTH 65MTRS. NO SCOUR. DIMENSIONS 5 X 2.3 X 1.5MTRS. ?CONTAINER. CHART AS OBSTN. (NP 1008, HI 496). INS AS OBSTN 62MTRS. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Jan 31, 2001

Circumstances of loss

SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE WHILE ON PASSAGE CHARLESTOWN TO ROUEN. (NAVAL STAFF MONOGRAPHS, VOL.17 & LL WW1).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 49 50.072 N,2 40.83 W
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FAQ

Where is the GRACE (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The GRACE (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 49 50.072 N,2 40.83 W.

How deep is the GRACE (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The GRACE (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 62 meters and is located at coordinates 49 50.072 N,2 40.83 W.

How deep is the seabed around the GRACE (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the GRACE (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 65 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the GRACE (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the GRACE (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1990.

What country did the GRACE (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The GRACE (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the GRACE (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The GRACE (POSSIBLY) was carrying wood: unprocessed and products,clay products.

What was the tonnage of the GRACE (POSSIBLY)?

The GRACE (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 135 tons.

What type of wreck is the GRACE (POSSIBLY)?

The GRACE (POSSIBLY) is classified as a sailing vessel.