Greenhill Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Greenhill Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 41.865 N,1 29.061 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.697750
  • Longitude: 1.484350
Water Depth 3 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name GREENHILL
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Tonnage 1900
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 16, 1917
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 1973
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Jun 13, 2002

Surveying Details

H416/18 WK IN 514150N, 012910E TO BE DISPERSED. - FNM 72/18. H7718 19.12.18 POSN BY SNO BRIGHTLINGSEA 514150N, 012930E. 28.6.23 AMEND OBSOLETE WK SYMBOL TO DW (1919). NE 1975. 24.11.60 AMEND FOUL. NC 1975. H2847/67 16.10.67 SEABED ROUGH. OBTAINED BY OBLIQUE SONAR 50-100YDS SOUTH OF CHARTED POSN. NOT SEEN ON E/S. RETAIN AS FOUL. (HMS ECHO, HI 10/67). NCA. H5724/69 29.9.70 NOT LOCATED. (HMS ECHO, HI 1/70). H3921/73 22.1.74 NOT LOCATED BY E/S AND ECS3. (SOISS 1973). DELETED. BR STD. RSDRA2023000027743 22.02.23 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET (2022). (A-2-SEA SOLUTIONS LTD, HI 1765). NFA.

Circumstances of loss

STEEL SS. PASSAGE BLYTH & HOLMSEY FOR DUNKIRK. SCREW PROPULSION. SUNK BY COLLISION.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 41.865 N,1 29.061 E
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FAQ

Where is the GREENHILL wreck located?

The GREENHILL wreck is located at coordinates 51 41.865 N,1 29.061 E.

How deep is the seabed around the GREENHILL?

The seabed around the GREENHILL lies at approximately 3 meters deep.

When did the GREENHILL sink?

The GREENHILL sank on Dec 16, 1917.

When was the wreck of the GREENHILL discovered?

The wreck of the GREENHILL was discovered in 1917.

What country did the GREENHILL belong to?

The GREENHILL belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the GREENHILL?

The GREENHILL had a tonnage of 1900 tons.

What type of wreck is the GREENHILL?

The GREENHILL is classified as a steam ship.

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