Granville Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Granville Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 54.382 N,0 32.142 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.906367
  • Longitude: 0.535700
Wreck Depth 17.5 m
Water Depth 23 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name GRANVILLE
Type steam ship
Flag FR
Length 50.9 m
Width 8.5 m
Draught 2.7
Orientation 45
Tonnage 511
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 1994
Last Detection Year 2008
Original Source fishing vessel
Last Amended Date Aug 28, 2018

Surveying Details

HH351/470/02 28.9.94 HH351/470/02 28.9.94 TRAWL CAME FAST IN 495420N, 003212E USING DGPS [DATUM NOT STATED]. NET FREED, RECOVERED SECTION OF RUDDER POST AND PINTLE FROM WK. LEAST E/S DEPTH NOT OBTAINED. POSSIBLY WWII VINTAGE. (FRV CORYSTES, HN DTD 19.8.94). INSERT AS FOUL. BR STD. HH351/470/02 18.2.97 HH351/470/02 18.2.97 WK 17.5MTRS IN 495426N, 003213E [EUR]. (FRENCH NM 96 06 18). - NM 1045/97. [OGB] POSN: 495420.5N, 003214.5E. 12.3.98 12.3.98 INVESTIGATED BY DIVERS. LEAST DEPTH OBTAINED BY DIVE COMPUTER. LIES NE/SW, IN ONE PIECE. INCLINED TO PORT. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1998).

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN FEB 1930 BY COCHRANE & SONS, SELBY OF STEEL. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE, SINGLE BOILER WITH THREE FURNACES. SINGLE, 4 BLADED, STEEL PROP.

General Comments

IN ONE PIECE. INCLINED TO PORT.

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FAQ

Where is the GRANVILLE wreck located?

The GRANVILLE wreck is located at coordinates 49 54.382 N,0 32.142 E.

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

The GRANVILLE lies at a depth of about 17.5 meters and is located at coordinates 49 54.382 N,0 32.142 E.

How deep is the seabed around the GRANVILLE?

The seabed around the GRANVILLE lies at approximately 23 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the GRANVILLE discovered?

The wreck of the GRANVILLE was discovered in 1994.

What country did the GRANVILLE belong to?

The GRANVILLE belonged to FR.

What was the tonnage of the GRANVILLE?

The GRANVILLE had a tonnage of 511 tons.

What type of wreck is the GRANVILLE?

The GRANVILLE is classified as a steam ship.

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