Greif Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Greif Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 36.931 N,0 4.484 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.615517
  • Longitude: 0.074733
Wreck Depth 13.2 m
Water Depth 20 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name GREIF
Type torpedo boat
Flag DE
Length 88.1 m
Width 8.2 m
Draught 3.4
Shadow Height 6.5
Orientation 135
Tonnage 1290
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 25, 1944
Original Detection Year 1949
Last Detection Year 2007
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details H7561/49 6.1.50 H7561/49 6.1.50 WK 12MTRS [6.5FMS] IN 493655N, 000430E. (PARIS NM 46.12.49). - NM 2655/49. H2255/52 9.4.52 H2255/52 9.4.52 SHOWN AS WK 10MTRS [5.5FMS] IN 493655N, 000430E ON FR 4937. NE 2146 & NE 2613. H6131/59 29.1.60 H6131/59 29.1.60 SHOWN ON FR 5206. H659/60 2.9.60 H659/60 2.9.60 SHOWN AS WK 10MTRS IN 493655N, 000430E ON FR 4937 & FR 5206. NCA. 1.10.74 1.10.74 SHOWN AS WK 10MTRS IN 493655N, 000436E [EUR] ON FR 6603. NC 2146. H1271/75 4.12.79 H1271/75 4.12.79 SHOWN AS WK 10.4MTRS IN 493659N, 000436E ON FR 6603. R/P.HH351/351/01 10.9.90 SHOWN AS WK 13.2MTRS IN 493659N, 000433E ON FR 6736 [2ND EDN 1989]; WK IN 493659N, 000434E WITH POSN ACCURACY 20MTRS. IN GEN DEPTH 20MTRS. WK OF TORPEDO BOAT 'GREIF'. ORIGINAL DIMENSIONS: LENGTH 88MTRS. LOCATED BY E/S. HT ABOVE SEABED 6.5MTRS. ORIENTATION TOWARDS SE. (FR WK RECORDS NO.18090025). AMEND TO WK 13.2MTRS IN 493659N, 000434E [EUR]. NE 2146. 13.6.07 13.6.07 LIES IN 4936.981N, 0004.564E [EUR]. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 2007). BR STD.
Last Amended Date Jun 13, 2007

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1926, WAS BOMBED BY ALLIED AIRCRAFT IN RIVER SEINE ESTUARY. (GERMAN SURFACE VESSELS [PHOTO]).

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FAQ

Where is the GREIF wreck located?

The GREIF wreck is located at coordinates 49 36.931 N,0 4.484 E.

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

The GREIF lies at a depth of about 13.2 meters and is located at coordinates 49 36.931 N,0 4.484 E.

How deep is the seabed around the GREIF?

The seabed around the GREIF lies at approximately 20 meters deep.

When did the GREIF sink?

The GREIF sank on May 25, 1944.

When was the wreck of the GREIF discovered?

The wreck of the GREIF was discovered in 1949.

What country did the GREIF belong to?

The GREIF belonged to DE.

What was the tonnage of the GREIF?

The GREIF had a tonnage of 1290 tons.

What type of wreck is the GREIF?

The GREIF is classified as a torpedo boat.

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