Graziella Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Graziella Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 38.055 N,5 37.858 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.634250
  • Longitude: -5.630967
Wreck Depth 89 m
Water Depth 92 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name GRAZIELLA
Type trawler
Flag FR
Length 23.5 m
Width 7 m
Sonar Length 30
Sonar Width 13
Shadow Height 2.1
Orientation 52
Tonnage 119
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 2, 1972
Original Detection Year 1972
Last Detection Year 1989
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 4.2.72 4.2.72 SANK IN 493900N, 053800W. (LL, VOL 207). H2590/76 25.3.76 H2590/76 25.3.76 NOT FOUND DURING DCS3 AREA SEARCH. (HMS HECLA, HI 1A/75). H2979/74 17.11.77 H2979/74 17.11.77 FF REPD IN 493907N, 053735W [OGB] USING DECCA. (E GILES, 16.5.77). H6501/87/2 8.3.89 H6501/87/2 8.3.89 EXAM'D 15.11.88 IN 493801N, 053748W [OGB] USING HYPERFIX. LEAST E/S DEPTH 89 IN GEN DEPTH 92MTRS. NO SCOUR. HYDROSEARCH VERTICAL HT 2.2MTRS, SHADOW HT 2.1MTRS. SMALL AND INDISTINCT PIECE OF WKGE LYING 052/232DEGS. LENGTH 30MTRS, BEAM 13MTRS. POSSIBLY THIS WK. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 430). CHART AS WK 89MTRS. G/S.
Last Amended Date Dec 4, 2000

Circumstances of loss

4.2.72 REPORTED TO HAVE A HEAVY LEAK AND LATER TO HAVE SUNK. (LL, 4.2.72).

General Comments

SMALL AND INDISTINCT PIECE OF WKGE

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FAQ

Where is the GRAZIELLA wreck located?

The GRAZIELLA wreck is located at coordinates 49 38.055 N,5 37.858 W.

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

The GRAZIELLA lies at a depth of about 89 meters and is located at coordinates 49 38.055 N,5 37.858 W.

How deep is the seabed around the GRAZIELLA?

The seabed around the GRAZIELLA lies at approximately 92 meters deep.

When did the GRAZIELLA sink?

The GRAZIELLA sank on Feb 2, 1972.

When was the wreck of the GRAZIELLA discovered?

The wreck of the GRAZIELLA was discovered in 1972.

What country did the GRAZIELLA belong to?

The GRAZIELLA belonged to FR.

What was the tonnage of the GRAZIELLA?

The GRAZIELLA had a tonnage of 119 tons.

What type of wreck is the GRAZIELLA?

The GRAZIELLA is classified as a trawler.

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