Grane Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Grane Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 29.367 N,2 42.726 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.489450
  • Longitude: -2.712100
Wreck Depth 36.53 m
Water Depth 43 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name GRANE
Type steam ship
Flag NO
Length 70.4 m
Width 10.1 m
Draught 4.3
Sonar Length 72.8
Sonar Width 20.3
Shadow Height 5.6
Orientation 150
Tonnage 1122
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 9, 1918
Bottom Texture 4/6
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 2015
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Jul 8, 2015

Surveying Details

10.3.18 SUNK IN 502700N, 023400W. (IDSA MASTER). 13.3.18 SUNK 5M WSW OF PORTLAND BILL. SANK IMMEDIATELY. (DOCKET M12894). H3971/52 3.7.52 WK DRIFT SWEPT 11.6.52. CLEAR AT 18FTHMS, FOUL AT 19FMS. LEAST DEPTH BY E/S 113FT, LENGTH 250FT. LIES IN A N/S DIRECTION. THE SHALLOWEST PART IS AT THE NORTHERN END IN 502920N, USING HSA. STRONG ALL-ROUND A/S RESPONSE. (HMS SCOTT/SCES,11.6.52, SURVEY [E9419]). CHART AS WK 18FMS IN 502916N, 024244W. BR STD. H3950/70 21.5.71 NOW CHARTED AS SW 32MTRS [LAT -0.4MTRS]. NC3315. H5982/82 26.1.83 WK SHOWN IN 502918N, 024243W [OGB] USING DECCA. (KINGFISHER CHART K(SW)1, 1982). NCA. H2923/83 21.12.84 EXAM'D 23.7.84 IN 502921N, 024240W [OGB] USING SYLEDIS. SWEPT CLEAR AT 33.4, FOUL AT 34MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 35.0 IN GEN DEPTH 43MTRS. SCOUR 1MTR DEEP. DCS3 HT 8 - 9MTRS. LIES 150/330DEGS. (GARDLINE SURVEYS, HI 202). AMEND TO SW 33MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. 14.10.86 POSITIVELY IDENTIFIED AS THE 'GRANE', BELL RECOVERED. (M SKELSEY). SEP 2015/000019320 8.7.15 EXAM'D 19.3.15 LEAST M/B DEPTH 36.53MTRS IN 5029.367N, 0242.726W [WGD], GEN DEPTHS 43MTRS. LENGTH 72.8MTRS, WIDTH 20.3MTRS, HEIGHT 5.6MTRS. ORIENTATION 150/330 DEGS. INTACT, BOWS N/W. (MMT, HI 1453). AMEND TO NDW 36MTRS IN REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1899 BY BERGENS MEK VERKS. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY SCHJELDERUP & SCHOTT. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 97 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE SWANSEA FOR ROUEN. TORPEDOED BY UB-80. (LL WW1, DODS, DER KRIEG ZUR SEE & SIBI).

General Comments

INTACT, BOWS N/W

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FAQ

Where is the GRANE wreck located?

The GRANE wreck is located at coordinates 50 29.367 N,2 42.726 W.

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

The GRANE lies at a depth of about 36.53 meters and is located at coordinates 50 29.367 N,2 42.726 W.

How deep is the seabed around the GRANE?

The seabed around the GRANE lies at approximately 43 meters deep.

When did the GRANE sink?

The GRANE sank on Mar 9, 1918.

When was the wreck of the GRANE discovered?

The wreck of the GRANE was discovered in 1918.

What country did the GRANE belong to?

The GRANE belonged to NO.

What cargo was the GRANE carrying?

The GRANE was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the GRANE?

The GRANE had a tonnage of 1122 tons.

What type of wreck is the GRANE?

The GRANE is classified as a steam ship.

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