Grappler Wreck

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
Grappler Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 23.516 N,2 59.731 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.391933
  • Longitude: -2.995517
Water Depth 4 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name GRAPPLER
Type tug
Flag GB
Length 39.5 m
Width 6.2 m
Draught 3.1
Tonnage 74
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 19, 1874
Original Detection Year 1874
Last Detection Year 1989
Original Source other
Surveying Details 30.1.1875 DISPERSED WITH GUNPOWDER BY MD & HB BETWEEN 30.1.1875 - 28.5.1875. DEPTH 27FT BELOW LBD. SHOWN AS WK 4FMS 3FT ON 3490. H5282/71 24.2.75 WK 7.7MTRS IN 532329N, 025939W. (MD & HB 1974). BR STD. H2437/76 31.12.79 NOT SHOWN ON K4111/9. DELETE. BR STD. 16.10.89 SHOWN AS WK 7.7MTRS IN 532330N, 025939W IN GEN DEPTH OF 6MTRS. (MERSEY 21/6). AMEND FOUL. BR STD. 11.6.04 SHOWN AS WK (NO DEPTH SPECIFIED) IN GEN DEPTH 6MTRS ON BA 3490 [EDN 5 DTD 20.12.01]. 16.7.14 SHOWN AS FOUL ON BA 3490 [EDN 7 DTD 2.8.14].
Last Amended Date Jul 16, 2014

Circumstances of loss

EX-SCOUR, EX-VASCO DE GAMA. BUILT OF IRON IN 1862 IN LIVERPOOL. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY LIVERPOOL STEAM TUG CO. ONE BOILER, TWO CYLINDER SIMPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 80NHP, PADDLE PROPULSION. SANK ABOUT 500YDS FROM QUEENS DOCK ENTRANCE WHILST TOWING THE TUG 'SLASHER'. (SIBI).

General Comments

IRON HULL, DISPERSED

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FAQ

Where is the GRAPPLER wreck located?

The GRAPPLER wreck is located at coordinates 53 23.516 N,2 59.731 W.

How deep is the seabed around the GRAPPLER?

The seabed around the GRAPPLER lies at approximately 4 meters deep.

When did the GRAPPLER sink?

The GRAPPLER sank on Nov 19, 1874.

When was the wreck of the GRAPPLER discovered?

The wreck of the GRAPPLER was discovered in 1874.

What country did the GRAPPLER belong to?

The GRAPPLER belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the GRAPPLER?

The GRAPPLER had a tonnage of 74 tons.

What type of wreck is the GRAPPLER?

The GRAPPLER is classified as a tug.

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