Grelhame (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Grelhame (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 8.318 N,3 40.156 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.138633
  • Longitude: -3.669267
Wreck Depth 53 m
Water Depth 66 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name GRELHAME (PROBABLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 105.6 m
Width 15.5 m
Draught 7
Sonar Length 102
Sonar Width 17
Shadow Height 12.8
Orientation 68
Tonnage 3740
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo granular or powdery material
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 30, 1917
Bottom Texture Shells
Scour Dimensions ,,000.5,
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 2005
Original Source other
Surveying Details 17.4.45 17.4.45 GOOD SONAR CONTACT IN 500836N, 033954W. GOOD POSN. L 350FT, H 36FT. DIRECTION 90/270DEGS. (AUBD302/54, ESCORT GROUP 20, C IN C PLYMOUTH, 17.4.45). 17.4.45 17.4.45 GOOD SONAR CONTACT IN 500830N, 034000W. GOOD POSN. BREADTH 120FT, H 36FT. DIRECTION 90/270DEGS. (AUBD 302/107, C IN C PLYMOUTH, JULY 1945). H2502/51 25.1.52 H2502/51 25.1.52 WK IN 500829N, 033941W. DEPTH OVER WK 31FMS. HEIGHT ABOVE SEABED 33FT. CONTACTED BY A/S. (HMS SEAGULL, 1950). CHART AS WK 31FMS. BR STD.. H4514/76 19.1.77 H4514/76 19.1.77 WK IN 500820.38N, 034005W [OGB] USING DECCA. RUN OVER WK WITH E/S DRIFTING NW/SE OVER WK. HEIGHT OF WK 36FT IN A GENERAL DEPTH OF 37FMS. (T ALLEN, 12.1.77). CHART AS WK 29FMS (53MTRS) LAT (TIDAL REDUCTION OF 10.5FT APPLIED) IN REVISED POSN. - NM 657/77. H1936/80 1.10.81 H1936/80 1.10.81 EXAM'D 17.3.81 IN 500816N, 034005W [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 53 IN GEN DEPTH 66MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 10MTRS. ABOUT 90MTRS LONG, LYING E/W. SHOWS LITTLE SIGN OF BREAKING UP. GIVES GOOD SONAR RESPONSE FROM ALL ROUND. (HMS BEAGLE, HI 5/81). AMEND WK 53MTRS IN REVISED POSN. 3.10.85 3.10.85 LOCATED IN 500822N, 034007W [OGB] USING DECCA. STANDS ABOUT 12FT HIGH. (J BOWEN, TELECON). NCA. HH100/351/21 2.6.04 HH100/351/21 2.6.04 DIVED IN 5008.30N, 0340.23W [WGD] USING GPS. STANDS 7MTRS HIGH BY E/S. LENGTH 90MTRS, WIDTH 10MTRS. HT 10MTRS BY DEPTH GAUGE. LIES 090/270 DEGS WITH BOWS W. NOT HMS PENYLAN, A LARGE MERCHANT SHIP, UPRIGHT WITH TWO EMPTY HOLDS. BOWS ON PORT SIDE SMASHED. SINGLE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE. STERN INTACT. (I TAYLOR/L HURDIS, SKINDEEP CHARTERS). NCA. HH091/059/01 4.5.05 HH091/059/01 4.5.05 EXAM'D 19.7.04 IN 5008.318N, 0340.156W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 53.6 IN GEN DEPTH 66.4MTRS. SCOUR <0.5MTR. LENGTH 102MTRS, WIDTH 17MTRS, HT 12.8MTRS. LIES 068/248 DEGS WITH BOWS TOWARDS 068 DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. DEBRIS FIELD AND SEDIMENT ACCUMULATION EXTEND 110MTRS SW OF WK. INTACT, COLLAPSED. (GARDLINE, HI 1059). RETAIN WK 53MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD.
Last Amended Date May 4, 2005

Circumstances of loss

EX-TYNINGHAME. BUILT IN 1909 BY BARTRAM & SONS, SUNDERLAND. OWNED AT TIE OF LOSS BY J C GOULD & CO. THREE BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 292NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE CUBA FOR LE HAVRE. TORPEDOED BY U-62. (LLWW1 & SIBI).

General Comments

UPRIGHT, COLLAPSED, DEBRIS & SEDIMENT EXTEND 110MTRS SW

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 50 8.318 N,3 40.156 W
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FAQ

Where is the GRELHAME (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The GRELHAME (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 50 8.318 N,3 40.156 W.

How deep is the GRELHAME (PROBABLY) and where exactly is it located?

The GRELHAME (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 53 meters and is located at coordinates 50 8.318 N,3 40.156 W.

How deep is the seabed around the GRELHAME (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the GRELHAME (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 66 meters deep.

When did the GRELHAME (PROBABLY) sink?

The GRELHAME (PROBABLY) sank on Aug 30, 1917.

When was the wreck of the GRELHAME (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the GRELHAME (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1917.

What country did the GRELHAME (PROBABLY) belong to?

The GRELHAME (PROBABLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the GRELHAME (PROBABLY) carrying?

The GRELHAME (PROBABLY) was carrying granular or powdery material.

What was the tonnage of the GRELHAME (PROBABLY)?

The GRELHAME (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 3740 tons.

What type of wreck is the GRELHAME (PROBABLY)?

The GRELHAME (PROBABLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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