Grantleyhall (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Grantleyhall (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 8.277 N,1 42.491 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.137950
  • Longitude: 1.708183
Wreck Depth 17.97 m
Water Depth 27 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name GRANTLEYHALL (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 105.2 m
Width 14.6 m
Draught 5.8
Sonar Length 59.8
Sonar Width 8.3
Shadow Height 7.2
Orientation 165
Tonnage 4008
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 23, 1917
Bottom Texture 6,1,4
Scour Dimensions 106.7,,003.4,010.0
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Last Amended Date Aug 23, 2017

Surveying Details

H260/18 POSN 520600N, 014230E, APPROX, 5M E OF ORFORDNESS. (WW1SL). H0276/39 16.3.40 C IN C ROSYTH REPD NSC IN 520806N, 014236E ON 16.3.40. (A/S W 599/40). NCA. H2917/83 29.3.85 EXAM'D 1.10.84 IN 520815N, 014236E [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 18.0 IN GEN DEPTH 26.5 - 27.5MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 28.5 TO 33MTRS. DCS3 HT 10.7MTRS, LENGTH 100MTRS APPROX. LYING 160/340 DEG. (SOISS, HI 196). BR STD. SEP 2016/000091759 23.8.17 EXAM'D 12.12.16; IN 5208.277N, 0142.491E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 17.97MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 27MTRS, LENGTH 59.8MTRS, WIDTH 8.3MTRS, HEIGHT 7.2MTRS, ORIENTATION 165/345 DEGS. SCOUR LENGTH 106.67MTRS, 3.41MTRS DEEP, TOWARDS 010 DEGS. WRECK IS LARGELY INTACT AND PARTIALLY BURIED. (GARDLINE, HI 1495). AMEND DW 17.9MTRS IN REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1902 BY IRVINE'S SB & DD CO LTD, W HARTLEPOOL. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY W HARTLEPOOL STEAM NAV CO LTD. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 306 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY RICHARDSON'S, WESTGARTH & CO LTD, HARTLEPOOL. PASSAGE VILLARICOS FOR MIDDLESBROUGH. MINED 5M E OF ORFORDNESS. (SIBI).

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FAQ

Where is the GRANTLEYHALL (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The GRANTLEYHALL (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 52 8.277 N,1 42.491 E.

How deep is the GRANTLEYHALL (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The GRANTLEYHALL (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 17.97 meters and is located at coordinates 52 8.277 N,1 42.491 E.

How deep is the seabed around the GRANTLEYHALL (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the GRANTLEYHALL (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 27 meters deep.

When did the GRANTLEYHALL (POSSIBLY) sink?

The GRANTLEYHALL (POSSIBLY) sank on Dec 23, 1917.

When was the wreck of the GRANTLEYHALL (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the GRANTLEYHALL (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1917.

What country did the GRANTLEYHALL (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The GRANTLEYHALL (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the GRANTLEYHALL (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The GRANTLEYHALL (POSSIBLY) was carrying ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore.

What was the tonnage of the GRANTLEYHALL (POSSIBLY)?

The GRANTLEYHALL (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 4008 tons.

What type of wreck is the GRANTLEYHALL (POSSIBLY)?

The GRANTLEYHALL (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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