Granite Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Granite Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 20.01 S,60 43.26 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -51.333500
  • Longitude: -60.721000
Water Depth 0 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name GRANITE
Type sailing vessel
Flag US
Tonnage 150
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 24, 1850
Original Detection Year 1850
Original Source other
Surveying Details 27.2.70 WRECKED ON WESTPOINT ISLAND. NCA, POSN 512000S, 604300W FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Aug 5, 2014

Circumstances of loss

PASSAGE BOSTON FOR CALIFORNIA. WRECKED ON WESTPOINT ISLAND. (FALKLAND ISLAND SHORES, PUBLISHED 1985).

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FAQ

Where is the GRANITE wreck located?

The GRANITE wreck is located at coordinates 51 20.01 S,60 43.26 W.

When did the GRANITE sink?

The GRANITE sank on Oct 24, 1850.

When was the wreck of the GRANITE discovered?

The wreck of the GRANITE was discovered in 1850.

What country did the GRANITE belong to?

The GRANITE belonged to US.

What was the tonnage of the GRANITE?

The GRANITE had a tonnage of 150 tons.

What type of wreck is the GRANITE?

The GRANITE is classified as a sailing vessel.

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