Grelrosa Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Grelrosa Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 12 N,15 41 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.200000
  • Longitude: -15.683333
Water Depth 2000 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name GRELROSA
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 117.3 m
Width 15.5 m
Draught 8.2
Tonnage 4574
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo grain
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 28, 1941
Original Detection Year 1941
Last Detection Year 1987
Original Source unknown
Last Amended Date Jul 28, 2010

Surveying Details

H01001/40 H01001/40 [NO DATE] SINKING POSN AS 551200N, 154100W. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED) 7.8.87 7.8.87 SINKING POSN AS ABOVE PLOTS IN APPROX 2000MTRS. (WW2SL). SUNK APPROX 400M W OF MALIN HEAD. (DODS). NCA, TOO DEEP & POSN TOO VAGUE TO CHART.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1914 BY NORTHUMBERLAND SB CO., WITH TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 395NHP. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY CARDIGAN SHIPPING CO. PASSAGE NEW YORK FOR THE TYNE. STRAGGLED FROM CONVOY & WAS BOMBED & SUNK BY GERMAN AIRCRAFT. 5 OF 36 CREW LOST. (DODS, WW2SL).

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FAQ

Where is the GRELROSA wreck located?

The GRELROSA wreck is located at coordinates 55 12 N,15 41 W.

How deep is the seabed around the GRELROSA?

The seabed around the GRELROSA lies at approximately 2000 meters deep.

When did the GRELROSA sink?

The GRELROSA sank on Jan 28, 1941.

When was the wreck of the GRELROSA discovered?

The wreck of the GRELROSA was discovered in 1941.

What country did the GRELROSA belong to?

The GRELROSA belonged to GB.

What cargo was the GRELROSA carrying?

The GRELROSA was carrying grain.

What was the tonnage of the GRELROSA?

The GRELROSA had a tonnage of 4574 tons.

What type of wreck is the GRELROSA?

The GRELROSA is classified as a steam ship.

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