Gratia Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Gratia Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 35.359 N,6 26.688 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.589317
  • Longitude: 6.444800
Wreck Depth 3.1 m
Water Depth 5 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name GRATIA
Type steam ship
Flag DE
Length 83.5 m
Width 11.9 m
Draught 4.9
Tonnage 2086
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 17, 1940
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1942
Last Detection Year 2025
Original Source other
Surveying Details H03480/41 16.1.42 DW PA IN 533530N, 062648E. (ADMIRALTY). - FNM 130/42. 29.10.49 NOW SHOWN AS WK 7MTRS [3FMS 5FT]. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NE 3509. H6312/51 19.5.52 SHOWN AS WK 6MTRS [3FMS 1FT] ON GERMAN 90 [1952 EDN]. NE 3509. H5118/61 30.11.61 LEAST DEPTH NOW 2.8MTRS [1FM 3FT]. (HAMBURG NM 4263/61 & HAGUE NM 3724/61). - NM 2456/61. H4745/62 30.11.62 NOW WK 3MTRS [1FM 4FT]. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). BR STD. 11.8.82 WK SW 3MTRS SHOWN IN 533523N, 062649E [EUR] ON GERMAN 90 [1981 EDN]. NE 3509. 28.12.06 SHOWN AS WK SW 2.6MTRS IN 5335.34N, 0626.73E [WGD] ON GERMAN 90 [INT 1461] [NOV '05 EDN, LARGEST SCALE ADOPTION]. NE 3631. 8.4.11 SHOWN AS SW 3.1MTRS [LAT] IN 5335.359N, 0626.688E [WGD] ON BA 3631 [EDN 6 DTD 5.11.09].
Last Amended Date Apr 7, 2025

Circumstances of loss

BUILT 1905 BY EIDERWERFT AKT, GES., WITH TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINES OF 139NHP. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY J. JOST. BROKE IN TWO DURING A STORM & SANK OFF BORKUM. (DODS).

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FAQ

Where is the GRATIA wreck located?

The GRATIA wreck is located at coordinates 53 35.359 N,6 26.688 E.

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

The GRATIA lies at a depth of about 3.1 meters and is located at coordinates 53 35.359 N,6 26.688 E.

How deep is the seabed around the GRATIA?

The seabed around the GRATIA lies at approximately 5 meters deep.

When did the GRATIA sink?

The GRATIA sank on Jan 17, 1940.

When was the wreck of the GRATIA discovered?

The wreck of the GRATIA was discovered in 1942.

What country did the GRATIA belong to?

The GRATIA belonged to DE.

What was the tonnage of the GRATIA?

The GRATIA had a tonnage of 2086 tons.

What type of wreck is the GRATIA?

The GRATIA is classified as a steam ship.

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