Greenawn (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Greenawn (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		56 47.997 N,2 8.82 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 56.799950
  • Longitude: -2.147000
Wreck Depth 45 m
Water Depth 54 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name GREENAWN (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 58.1 m
Width 8.9 m
Draught 3.6
Sonar Length 64
Sonar Width 11
Shadow Height 8.7
Orientation 90
Tonnage 784
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo cement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 3, 1941
Bottom Texture Shells
Scour Dimensions ,,000.5,
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 2010
Original Source other
Surveying Details H0276/39 16.3.40 A/S W599/40 (C IN C ROSYTH 16.3.40). H1192/67 17.4.67 NOT LOCATED BY SONAR. GEN DEPTH 174-197FT. WK REPORTED BY HMS BLACKWOOD IN 564810N, 020930W [OGB]. CHART IN BLACKWOOD'S POSN DUE TO SUPERIORITY OF THEIR SONAR. (HMS EGERIA ROS DTD 28.6.66). INS NDW. BR STD. 6.11.72 AMEND TO USCPA 15FMS. NE 1407. 8.3.73 AMEND TO USCPA 28MTRS. NC 210. 16.2.78 AMEND TO NDW. NC 1407. 29.12.78 AMEND TO NDWPA. NC 1409. SEP 2007/000064814 11.9.07 WK LOCATED IN 5648.00N, 0208.833W [WGD]. GEN DEPTH 58.4MTRS. LENGTH 62MTRS, WIDTH 11MTRS, APPROX HT 8MTRS. LIES 055/235 DEGS. (GARDLINE, HN DTD 27.7.07 FOR HI 1151). INS AS WK USC 49MTRS. PNMS 4571/07 & PNM 2787/08. SEP 2010000027978 16.3.10 RE-ISSUED AS PNM 1557/10. HH091/152/01 17.6.08 SEP 2008/000075801 EXAM'D 15.2.08 IN 5647.997N, 0208.820W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 45.8 IN GEN DEPTH 54.5MTRS. SCOUR 0.5MTR DEEP SURROUNDS BOW. LENGTH 64MTRS, WIDTH 11MTRS, HT 8.7MTRS. LIES 090/270 DEGS WITH BOWS E. MODERATE MAGNETIC ANOMALY. UPRIGHT AND INTACT. (GARDLINE HYDRO, HI 1152). AMEND WK 45MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. - PNM 250/09. SEP 2010/000204603 10.12.10 INS BY NM. - NM 6297/10.
Last Amended Date Jun 17, 2008

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1924 BY HALL, ABERDEEN. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE LONDON FOR INVERGORDON. LAST SEEN OFF MONTROSE 3.4. ?POSSIBLY BOMBED AND SUNK BY GERMAN AIRCRAFT, SINCE SS CAIRNIE WAS BOMBED AND SUNK NEARBY ON THE SAME DAY. (SIBI).

General Comments

UPRIGHT, INTACT

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FAQ

Where is the GREENAWN (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The GREENAWN (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 56 47.997 N,2 8.82 W.

How deep is the GREENAWN (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The GREENAWN (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 45 meters and is located at coordinates 56 47.997 N,2 8.82 W.

How deep is the seabed around the GREENAWN (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the GREENAWN (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 54 meters deep.

When did the GREENAWN (POSSIBLY) sink?

The GREENAWN (POSSIBLY) sank on Apr 3, 1941.

When was the wreck of the GREENAWN (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the GREENAWN (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1940.

What country did the GREENAWN (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The GREENAWN (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the GREENAWN (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The GREENAWN (POSSIBLY) was carrying cement.

What was the tonnage of the GREENAWN (POSSIBLY)?

The GREENAWN (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 784 tons.

What type of wreck is the GREENAWN (POSSIBLY)?

The GREENAWN (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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