Gracia Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Gracia Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		59 39 N,7 24.1 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 59.650000
  • Longitude: -7.401667
Water Depth 900 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name GRACIA
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Tonnage 5642
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 19, 1941
Original Detection Year 1941
Original Source published World War 2 losses
Surveying Details H01001/40 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 593900N, 072400W. NCA, TOO DEEP AND POSN TOO VAGUE TO CHART. 24.7.87 SINKING POSN APPROX 593900N, 072400W. (WW2SL). PLOTS IN APPROX 900MTRS.
Last Amended Date Nov 5, 2014

Circumstances of loss

BOMBED & SUNK BY AIRCRAFT. PASSAGE MANCHESTER FOR ST JOHN, NEW BRUNSWICK. ALL CREW RESCUED. (LL WW2)

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FAQ

Where is the GRACIA wreck located?

The GRACIA wreck is located at coordinates 59 39 N,7 24.1 W.

How deep is the seabed around the GRACIA?

The seabed around the GRACIA lies at approximately 900 meters deep.

When did the GRACIA sink?

The GRACIA sank on Feb 19, 1941.

When was the wreck of the GRACIA discovered?

The wreck of the GRACIA was discovered in 1941.

What country did the GRACIA belong to?

The GRACIA belonged to GB.

What cargo was the GRACIA carrying?

The GRACIA was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the GRACIA?

The GRACIA had a tonnage of 5642 tons.

What type of wreck is the GRACIA?

The GRACIA is classified as a steam ship.

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