Greenock Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Greenock Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 55.962 N,4 53.638 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.932700
  • Longitude: -4.893967
Wreck Depth 14 m
Water Depth 27 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name GREENOCK
Type dredger
Flag GB
Sonar Length 55
Shadow Height 3
Orientation 145
Tonnage 460
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 18, 1902
Bottom Texture Mud
Original Detection Year 1966
Last Detection Year 1986
Original Source diver
Surveying Details H715/67 14.3.67 LEAST DEPTH BY DIVERS [LEADLINE] 50FT [REDUCED], LEAST DEPTH BY E/S 50FT GENERAL DEPTH SEABED BY E/S 90FT. NO SCOUR. SEABED GREY MUD AND BROKEN SHELL. DIVERS REPORT N. OBJECT [MAIN] CONSISTS OF HEAVY GANTRY WITH A MASSIVE TOOTHED WHEEL POSSIBLY A CRANE JIB, OR MAIN DRIVE WHEEL OF A DREDGER. TIDE RUNNING TOO FAST FOR DIVERS TO EXAMINE BASE OR HULL. S. OBJECT, LEAST DEPTH BY E/S 76FT, COULD NOT BE EXAMD BY DIVERS AND HAS NOT BEEN SWEPT. (HMS VIDAL R OF S 2/67, 15.9.66). CHART AS OB 8FMS 2FT IN 555557N, 045334W [OGB]. LC 2006. [LATER SHOWN AS (A) OB 15.3MTRS & (B) OB 23MTRS ON NC 1994]. SEE ALSO [4108]. H1310/84/1 6.1.84 IDENTIFIED AS 460 REG TON BUCKET HOPPER DREDGER GREENOCK. (P. MOIR, 4.1.84). NCA. H1281/85/53 25.2.85 WK BELIEVED TO BE OF DREDGER GREENOCK CONTAINS 2 MINES WITH 2 OTHER MINES ON SEABED ADJACENT TO WK. (P. G. CARTWRIGHT, 12.2.85). NCA. H4065/85 19.2.87 EXAM'D 3.7.86 IN 555558N, 045334W [OGB] USING TRISPONDER. LEAST E/S DEPTH 14 IN GEN DEPTH 27MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HEIGHT 3MTRS, LENGTH APPROX 55MTRS. LYING 145/325DEGS. (HMS HECLA, HI 322). CHART AS WK 14MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Jan 24, 2000

General Comments

REPORTED TO CONTAIN MINES See Also: 4108

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FAQ

Where is the GREENOCK wreck located?

The GREENOCK wreck is located at coordinates 55 55.962 N,4 53.638 W.

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

The GREENOCK lies at a depth of about 14 meters and is located at coordinates 55 55.962 N,4 53.638 W.

How deep is the seabed around the GREENOCK?

The seabed around the GREENOCK lies at approximately 27 meters deep.

When did the GREENOCK sink?

The GREENOCK sank on Nov 18, 1902.

When was the wreck of the GREENOCK discovered?

The wreck of the GREENOCK was discovered in 1966.

What country did the GREENOCK belong to?

The GREENOCK belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the GREENOCK?

The GREENOCK had a tonnage of 460 tons.

What type of wreck is the GREENOCK?

The GREENOCK is classified as a dredger.

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