Grainville Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Not Fully Surveyed
Grainville Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 2.099 N,6 12.276 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.034983
  • Longitude: -6.204600
Wreck Depth 66 m
Water Depth 78 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name GRAINVILLE
Type motor vessel
Flag GB
Length 82.6 m
Width 12.2 m
Draught 5.2
Sonar Length 94
Sonar Width 15.75
Shadow Height 11.3
Orientation 54
Tonnage 1770
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo metal: concentrate and products,scrap metal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 14, 1981
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1981
Last Detection Year 2017
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Surveying Details H1270/80 18.12.81 SANK IN APPROX POSN 520300N, 061200W. (MRCC SWANSEA, TLX DTD 14.12.81). INS AS USCPA 40MTRS. BR STD. H4467/81 22.6.82 LOCATED IN 520204N, 061213W [OGB]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 65.9MTRS. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 70, HN 16.6.82). AMEND WK 65MTRS. BR STD. H4467/81 26.10.82 EXAM'D 30.5.82 IN 520204N, 061213W [OGB]USING HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 65.9 IN GEN DEPTH 77MTRS. NO SCOUR. HYDROSEARCH VERTICAL HT 11.7MTRS. LENGTH 71MTRS, BEAM 10MTRS. LYING 058/238 DEGS. ON ITS SIDE AND SLIGHTLY BURIED AT ONE END. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 70A). NFA. 9.5.07 WK LOCATED IN 5202.104N, 0612.280W [WGD] USING DGPS. GEN DEPTH 79MTRS. LENGTH 77MTRS, WIDTH 12.5MTRS, HT 12.2MTRS. (INSS SURVEY 1999-2005). LIES 060/240 DEGS. INTACT. SLIGHT SCOUR AT NE END. RETAIN AS WK 65MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. 17.7.12 LEAST M/B DEPTH 66.78MTRS. (IRISH WKS LIST). AMEND WK 66MTRS. BR STD. SEP 2019/000034629 25.2.19 LOCATED 2017; IN 5202.1002N, 0612.2794W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 67.65MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 78MTRS, LENGTH 82MTRS, WIDTH 12MTRS, HEIGHT 10MTRS, ORIENTATION 045/225 DEGS. STRUCTURE OF WRECK IS CLEAR AND INTACT, A SLIGHT SCOUR HAS DEVELOPED EITHER SIDE OF THE WRECK. NFS. (RV KEARY, INFOMAR KRY17_02 SURVEY 2017, H525 DTD 2019). AMEND NDW 66MTRS IN REVISED POSITION. SEP 2021/000080985 22.3.21 EXAM'D BY BDC 2.2.21; IN 5202.099N, 0612.276W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 67.331MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 78MTRS. LENGTH 94MTRS, WIDTH 15.75MTRS, HT 11.3MTRS, ORIENTATION 054/234 DEGS. NFS. (UKHO, H525.2 FEATURE REPORT - BASED ON INFOMAR KRY17_02 SURVEY SURFACE 2017). RETAIN PREVIOUS DEPTH IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Nov 11, 2022

Circumstances of loss

PASSAGE BELFAST FOR BILBAO. CARGO SHIFTED IN SW WINDS AND 35FT WAVES, CAPSIZED AND SANK. FOUR MEN LOST. (SII).

General Comments

INTACT, ON ITS SIDE

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FAQ

Where is the GRAINVILLE wreck located?

The GRAINVILLE wreck is located at coordinates 52 2.099 N,6 12.276 W.

How deep is the GRAINVILLE and where exactly is it located?

The GRAINVILLE lies at a depth of about 66 meters and is located at coordinates 52 2.099 N,6 12.276 W.

How deep is the seabed around the GRAINVILLE?

The seabed around the GRAINVILLE lies at approximately 78 meters deep.

When did the GRAINVILLE sink?

The GRAINVILLE sank on Dec 14, 1981.

When was the wreck of the GRAINVILLE discovered?

The wreck of the GRAINVILLE was discovered in 1981.

What country did the GRAINVILLE belong to?

The GRAINVILLE belonged to GB.

What cargo was the GRAINVILLE carrying?

The GRAINVILLE was carrying metal: concentrate and products,scrap metal.

What was the tonnage of the GRAINVILLE?

The GRAINVILLE had a tonnage of 1770 tons.

What type of wreck is the GRAINVILLE?

The GRAINVILLE is classified as a motor vessel.

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