Grangepark Wreck
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Wreck Category | non-dangerous wreck |
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Grangepark Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM) |
35 55 N,10 14 W |
| Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees |
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| Water Depth | 4259 m |
| Water Level Effect | always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum | Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name | GRANGEPARK |
| Type | motor vessel |
| Flag | GB |
| Length | 125.6 m |
| Tonnage | 5132 |
| Tonnage Type | gross |
| Cargo | general and mixed goods |
| Conspic Visual | not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar | not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk | Nov 20, 1942 |
| Original Detection Year | 1942 |
| Original Source | Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports |
| Surveying Details | VESSEL SANK IN 355500N, 101400W. (LL WW2). NCA. FOR FILING ONLY. |
| Last Amended Date | Apr 25, 2002 |
Circumstances of loss
VESSEL, TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE U-263. ON PASSAGE FROM BARRY & CLYDE TO ORAN. OF CREW OF 69, THREE LOST. (LL WW2 & AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES).
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