Greatham Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Greatham Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 18.308 N,3 30.436 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.305133
  • Longitude: -3.507267
Wreck Depth 32 m
Water Depth 40 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name GREATHAM
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 88.4 m
Width 11.6 m
Draught 6.1
Sonar Length 112.5
Sonar Width 17.3
Shadow Height 4
Orientation 114
Tonnage 2338
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 22, 1918
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions 0150.0,,009.0,203
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 2013
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Surveying Details H6040/18 WK IN 501820N, 033030W. LEAST DEPTH 7FMS IN 22FMS. (C-IN-C DEVONPORT). CHART AS WK 7FMS. - NM 1388/18. H2502/51 25.1.52 WK IN 501817N, 033018W. LEAST DEPTH 15FMS. HEIGHT ABOVE SEABED 43FT. (HMS SEAGULL, 1950). CHART AS WK 15FMS. H2502/51 26.2.60 WK IN 501815N, 033021 USING HSA. SWEET CLEAR 12FMS, FOUL 13FMS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 94FT IN GEN DEPTH 21FMS. SCOUR 15FT. LENGTH 300FT. LIES 070/250DEGS. GOOD SONAR CONTACT. (HMS SCOTT, SCES, 2.5.52). AMEND TO WK 12FMS IN REVISED POSN. H2137/54 21.7.70 NOW CHARTED AS SW 22MTRS. NC 1634. H2396/77 9.3.77 WK IN 501816N, 033023W [OGB] USING DECCA. LENGTH ABOUT 320FT BY SONAR. BEAM ABOUT 45FT. LYING ABOUT NW/SE, BOWS SE? RISE OVER 50FT FROM BOTTOM OF SCOUR. CLEARANCE BY E/S 93FT REDUCED IN GEN DEPTH 125FT. VERY DEEP SCOUR-AT LEAST 25FT. WK NOT COMPLETELY EXAMINED. SEEMS TO BE BROKEN 190FT FROM BOW. TWO HOLDS FORWARD. BRIDGE AND MACHINERY AMIDSHIPS (ENGINE SUGGESTS STEAM RECIPROCATING). ABAFT BRIDGE IS PART OF ANOTHER HOLD BEFORE THE SHIP WAS BADLY BROKEN. FORWARD HOLDS HAVE HARD FLAT SAND COVERED SURFACES ABOUT 2-3FT BELOW COMINGS. PLATING THROUGHOUT IS WELL ROTTED. BEING CLOSE TO DARTMOUTH AND COMPARATIVELY SHALLOW THIS WK IS WELL DIVED ON BY SUB-AQUA PEOPLE SOME OF WHOM THINK IT IS 'NEWHOLM'. SURVEYED USING SONAR, E/S AND DIVERS. (RISDON BEAZLEY MARINE, 10.2.77). NCA. 18.4.13 EXAM'D 7.1.13 IN 5018.308N, 0330.436W [WGD], LEAST M/B DEPTH 32.6 IN GEN DEPTH 40.1MTRS. LEAST W/C DEPTH 32.35MTRS. SCOUR 9MTRS DEEP EXTENDS TO 159MTRS TOWARDS 203 DEGS & 41MTRS TOWARDS 016 DEGS. IN ADDITION DEEP SCOUR SURROUNDS WK. LENGTH 112.5MTRS, WIDTH 17.3MTRS, HT 4MTRS. LIES 114/294 DEGS OVERALL WITH BOWS NW. IN TWO PARTS, LENGTHS 5.15MTRS & 49.9MTRS. (EMU, HI 1374). AMEND WK 32MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Apr 18, 2013

Circumstances of loss

EX-BUSSORA. BUILT IN 1890 BY W GRAY & CO, WEST HARTLEPOOL. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY COOMBES, MARSHALL & CO. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 210NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE GRIMSBY FOR BLAYNE. TORPEDOED BY UB-31. (WW1SL, DODS & SIBI).

General Comments

UPRIGHT, IN TWO PIECES, SCOUR RUNS NE & SW FROM WK

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 50 18.308 N,3 30.436 W
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FAQ

Where is the GREATHAM wreck located?

The GREATHAM wreck is located at coordinates 50 18.308 N,3 30.436 W.

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

The GREATHAM lies at a depth of about 32 meters and is located at coordinates 50 18.308 N,3 30.436 W.

How deep is the seabed around the GREATHAM?

The seabed around the GREATHAM lies at approximately 40 meters deep.

When did the GREATHAM sink?

The GREATHAM sank on Jan 22, 1918.

When was the wreck of the GREATHAM discovered?

The wreck of the GREATHAM was discovered in 1918.

What country did the GREATHAM belong to?

The GREATHAM belonged to GB.

What cargo was the GREATHAM carrying?

The GREATHAM was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the GREATHAM?

The GREATHAM had a tonnage of 2338 tons.

What type of wreck is the GREATHAM?

The GREATHAM is classified as a steam ship.

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