Granta Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Granta Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 9.257 N,1 29.942 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.154283
  • Longitude: 1.499033
Wreck Depth 21.35 m
Water Depth 27 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name GRANTA
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 93 m
Width 13.7 m
Draught 6.4
Sonar Length 112.2
Sonar Width 39.7
Shadow Height 5.6
Orientation 180
Tonnage 2719
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 12, 1940
Scour Dimensions 139.0,,001.3,140.0
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 2018
Original Source unknown
Last Amended Date Sep 11, 2018

Surveying Details

H0121/40 26.1.40 SUNK IN 530930N, 013300E. (HN, 16.1.40). - PFNM 221/40. H0259/40 14.5.40 INS AS DW IN 530930, 013300E. - NM 1179/40. H0121/40 24.4.45 WK LOCATED IN 530848N, 013054E. OROPESA WIRE PARTED AT 7FMS [MLWS]. (CAPT M/S, HUMBER, 4.3.45). RETAIN DW IN REVISED POSN. - NM 1169/45. H6384/48 6.12.48 AMEND TO WK 3FMS 1FT. H0121/40 13.5.49 LOCATED IN 530906N, 012956E USING DECCA. OROPESA SWEEP CLEAR AT 49FT. LEAST E/S DEPTH 54 IN GEN DEPTH 80FT. EXAM'D AFTER DISPERSAL. (HMS SHARPSHOOTER, 1949). AMEND TO WK 8FMS 1FT. - NM 1005/49. H332/62 4.2.63 H4729/62 A/S CONFIRMS CHARTED POSN. (HMS SCOTT, 1962). NCA. 8.3.72 AMEND TO WK 14.6MTRS. NC 105. HH090/524/01 13.1.92 EXAM'D 29.7.91 IN 530914.1N, 013003E [OGB] USING SYLEDIS. SWEPT CLEAR AT 20.7, FOUL AT 20.8MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 21.1 IN GEN DEPTH 26.5MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 TRACE GAVE NO SHADOW. LENGTH 115MTRS, WIDTH 20MTRS. LIES 333/153 DEG. MARKED BY BUOY WHICH IS SUBMERGED IN STRONG TIDAL STREAMS. (LAND & MARINE, HI 531). BR STD. HH090/524/02 3.3.92 BUOY REFERRED TO WAS A SMALL UNLIT FISHERMAN'S FLOAT OF THE TYPE FREQUENTLY USED TO TEMPORARILY MARK WKS IN THIS AREA. NO SERIOUS HAZARD TO SURFACE NAVIGATION. (LAND & MARINE, 21.2.92). SEP 2018/000212985 11.9.18 EXAM'D 30.3.18 IN 5309.257N, 0129.942E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 21.35MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 27MTRS, LENGTH 112.2MTRS, WIDTH 39.7MTRS, HEIGHT 5.6MTRS, ORIENTATION 000/180 DEGS. SCOUR DIMENSIONS LENGTH 139MTRS, 1.3MTRS DEEP, TOWARD 140 DEGS. BROKEN AND PARTIALLY BURIED. (GARDLINE, HI 1515). AMEND TO DW 21MTRS IN REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1927 BY SMITH'S DOCK CO, MIDDLESBROUGH. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE GRANTA SS CO. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 266HP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE LONDON FOR BLYTH. IN BALLAST. MINED. 12 MEN LOST.

General Comments

DISPERSED

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 53 9.257 N,1 29.942 E
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FAQ

Where is the GRANTA wreck located?

The GRANTA wreck is located at coordinates 53 9.257 N,1 29.942 E.

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

The GRANTA lies at a depth of about 21.35 meters and is located at coordinates 53 9.257 N,1 29.942 E.

How deep is the seabed around the GRANTA?

The seabed around the GRANTA lies at approximately 27 meters deep.

When did the GRANTA sink?

The GRANTA sank on Jan 12, 1940.

When was the wreck of the GRANTA discovered?

The wreck of the GRANTA was discovered in 1940.

What country did the GRANTA belong to?

The GRANTA belonged to GB.

What cargo was the GRANTA carrying?

The GRANTA was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the GRANTA?

The GRANTA had a tonnage of 2719 tons.

What type of wreck is the GRANTA?

The GRANTA is classified as a steam ship.

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