Greavesash Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Greavesash Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 47.94 N,1 3.58 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.799000
  • Longitude: -1.059667
Wreck Depth 28 m
Water Depth 46 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name GREAVESASH
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 71.6 m
Width 11 m
Draught 4.3
Tonnage 1263
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 26, 1918
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 1998
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Nov 11, 1998

Surveying Details

H2537/28 23.8.18 H2537/28 23.8.18 SUNK 10M ENE OF BARFLEUR. (MASTER). WK IN 494800N, 010330W APPROX. (IDSA MASTER, DOCKET M11338). NCA. 28.3.78 28.3.78 TO BE SHOWN AS NDW PA. (BREST NM 78 06 33). NCA YET. 15.6.82 15.6.82 SHOWN AS NDW PA IN 494800N, 010330W ON FRENCH 6614D [1979 EDN]. NE 2613. 15.6.90 15.6.90 WK OF SS 'GREAVESASH' IN 494800N, 010330W [EUR]. ACCURACY 1 MILE. ESTIMATED LEAST DEPTH 28MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 46MTRS. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1987). AMEND TO USC PD 28MTRS. NC 2613. SHOWN AS USC PD 28MTRS IN 494800N, 010330W ON FRENCH 6857 [1986 EDN]. HH351/510/01 5.7.93 HH351/510/01 5.7.93 NOT FOUND. DELETED. (FRENCH NM 93 24 38). - NM 2494/93. 11.11.98 11.11.98 AMENDED TO DEAD. NCA.

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT IN 1917 BY C RENNOLDSON & CO. AND OWNED AT THE TIME OF LOSS BY NEWBIGIN SS CO., WAS TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE UB 74 10M NE OF CAPE BARFLEUR WHILE ON PASSAGE LE HAVRE TO BARRY ROADS. 8 LIVES LOST. (DODS, WW1SL & LL WW1).

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FAQ

Where is the GREAVESASH wreck located?

The GREAVESASH wreck is located at coordinates 49 47.94 N,1 3.58 W.

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

The GREAVESASH lies at a depth of about 28 meters and is located at coordinates 49 47.94 N,1 3.58 W.

How deep is the seabed around the GREAVESASH?

The seabed around the GREAVESASH lies at approximately 46 meters deep.

When did the GREAVESASH sink?

The GREAVESASH sank on Feb 26, 1918.

When was the wreck of the GREAVESASH discovered?

The wreck of the GREAVESASH was discovered in 1918.

What country did the GREAVESASH belong to?

The GREAVESASH belonged to GB.

What cargo was the GREAVESASH carrying?

The GREAVESASH was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the GREAVESASH?

The GREAVESASH had a tonnage of 1263 tons.

What type of wreck is the GREAVESASH?

The GREAVESASH is classified as a steam ship.

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