Greltoria Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Greltoria Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 8.513 N,0 5.521 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.141883
  • Longitude: -0.092017
Water Depth 48 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name GRELTORIA
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 114.6 m
Width 15.5 m
Draught 9.8
Tonnage 5143
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 27, 1917
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 1997
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Dec 18, 1997

Surveying Details

SUNK 3M NW BY N 0.5 N FROM FLAMBOROUGH HEAD. H6517/17 DERRICK VISIBLE ABOVE LW, BUOYED. - FNM 654/17. H5103/18 10FMS OVER WRECK, BUOY NON EXISTANT. INS WK 10FMS (1917). - FNM 616/18. 10.4.24 AMEND TO NDW. H4593/59 10.11.59 AMEND TO DW. H1309/76/374 2.12.76 OWNED BY BRIDLINGTON DIVING SERVICES LTD FOR THE PURPOSE OF SALVAGE. SHE IS IN 26-27FMS OF WATER AND LYING ON A SILTY BOTTOM.WK IS NEARLY SILTED OVER THE TOP OF THE BOILERS. (D ADSHEAD, LTR). HH090/730/01 18.12.97 NOT LOCATED, DISPROVED. (GARDLINE, HI 730). AMENDED TO DEAD. SEE WK [6186]. - NM 588/97.

Circumstances of loss

TORPEDOED BY GERMAN SUBMARINE.

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FAQ

Where is the GRELTORIA wreck located?

The GRELTORIA wreck is located at coordinates 54 8.513 N,0 5.521 W.

How deep is the seabed around the GRELTORIA?

The seabed around the GRELTORIA lies at approximately 48 meters deep.

When did the GRELTORIA sink?

The GRELTORIA sank on Sep 27, 1917.

When was the wreck of the GRELTORIA discovered?

The wreck of the GRELTORIA was discovered in 1917.

What country did the GRELTORIA belong to?

The GRELTORIA belonged to GB.

What cargo was the GRELTORIA carrying?

The GRELTORIA was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the GRELTORIA?

The GRELTORIA had a tonnage of 5143 tons.

What type of wreck is the GRELTORIA?

The GRELTORIA is classified as a steam ship.

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