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
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- Latitude: 50.138633
- Longitude: -3.669267
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| 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 |
| Last Amended Date |
May 4, 2005 |
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.
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).
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
50 8.318 N,3 40.156 W
Grelhame (Probably) on Wreck Map
Grelhame (Probably) Wreck on Google Map
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.
General Comments
UPRIGHT, COLLAPSED, DEBRIS & SEDIMENT EXTEND 110MTRS SW