Grekland Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Grekland Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 8.58 N,0 3.011 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.143000
  • Longitude: 0.050183
Wreck Depth 30 m
Water Depth 43 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name GREKLAND
Type steam ship
Flag SE
Length 95.7 m
Width 14 m
Draught 6.1
Tonnage 2751
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo wood: unprocessed and products,ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 29, 1918
Bottom Texture Mud
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source other
Last Amended Date May 24, 2016

Surveying Details

6.7.18 BOT M011887 6.7.18 SNO GRANTON AP REPORT 'OFF FLAMBRO' HD'. 28.6.18 BOT M011916 VAEC AP REPORT 28.6.18 OFF Y BUOY. 29.6.18 BOT M021658 VAEC SPECIAL REPORT & ID 29.6.18 540800N 000230E. H4368/18 VAEC WK REPORT 540830N, 000315E (IN 27FMS). H31393 IDSA 540800N 000230E. H3752/26 11.3.26 INS AS NDW (1918) PA IN 540800N, 000300E. BR STD. 21.6.72 AMEND USC28MTRS. NC 129 3.7.72 SHOWN IN 540800N, 000300E ON DANISH FISHERY CHARTS 5400 & 5300 [1965]. H2534/74 9.4.75 540800N, 000324E [OGB]. POSN BY DECCA. (KINGFISHER OBSTN REPORT, NO 106). H2534/74 29.11.79 BAD OBSTN (WK) IN 540834N, 00307E [OGB]. POSN BY DECCA. (KINGFISHER BOOK OF TOWS, VOL 1). NCA. H5970/69 16.1.80 AMEND USC 30MTRS IN 540834N, 000307E. BR.STD. HH090/730/01 18.12.97 NOT LOCATED, DISPROVED. (GARDLINE, HI 730). AMEND DEAD. BR STD. SEP 2016/00007250 23.5.16 NOT LOCATED BY M/B. (EGS PIONEER, HI1472). NFA.

Circumstances of loss

EX-ST ERIC. BUILT IN 1905 BY J BLUMER & CO, SUNDERLAND. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY ANG AKTIEB, TIRFING. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 257 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY J DICKINSON & SON, SUNDERLAND. PASSAGE GOTHENBURG FOR LONDON. TORPEDOED BY UB-40. (WW1SL & SIBI)

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FAQ

Where is the GREKLAND wreck located?

The GREKLAND wreck is located at coordinates 54 8.58 N,0 3.011 E.

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

The GREKLAND lies at a depth of about 30 meters and is located at coordinates 54 8.58 N,0 3.011 E.

How deep is the seabed around the GREKLAND?

The seabed around the GREKLAND lies at approximately 43 meters deep.

When did the GREKLAND sink?

The GREKLAND sank on Jun 29, 1918.

When was the wreck of the GREKLAND discovered?

The wreck of the GREKLAND was discovered in 1918.

What country did the GREKLAND belong to?

The GREKLAND belonged to SE.

What cargo was the GREKLAND carrying?

The GREKLAND was carrying wood: unprocessed and products,ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore.

What was the tonnage of the GREKLAND?

The GREKLAND had a tonnage of 2751 tons.

What type of wreck is the GREKLAND?

The GREKLAND is classified as a steam ship.

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