Greltoria (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Greltoria (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 8.825 N,0 6.365 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.147083
  • Longitude: -0.106083
Wreck Depth 18 m
Water Depth 24 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name GRELTORIA (PROBABLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 114.6 m
Width 15.5 m
Draught 9.8
Sonar Length 123
Sonar Width 31
Shadow Height 8
Orientation 27
Tonnage 5413
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 27, 1917
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 2011
Original Source other
Surveying Details 3 MILES NW BY N 0.5 W FROM FLAMBOROUGH HEAD. H6517/17 5.8.60 DERRICK VISIBLE ABOVE LW, BUOYED. - FNM 654/17. H5103/18 5.8.60 10FMS OVER WK, BUOY NON EXISTANT. - FNM 616/18. H1309/76 2.12.76 OWNED BY BRIDLINGTON DIVING SERVICES LTD FOR THE PURPOSES OF SALVAGE. IN 26-27FMS AND LYING ON A SILTY BOTTOM. WK IS NEARLY SILTED OVER THE TOP OF THE BOILERS. (D ADSHEAD, LTR). H2534/74 10.1.80 BAD OBSTN REPD IN 540853N, 000612W [OGB]. POSN BY DECCA. (KINGFISHER BOOK OF TOWS - VOL 1). HH090/730/01 18.12.97 EXAM'D 20.7.97 IN 540849.5N, 000621.9W [WGD] USING DGPS. SWEPT CLEAR 18.0, FOUL 18.3MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 18.1 IN GEN DEPTH 24MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 3.3MTRS. LENGTH 116MTRS, WIDTH 28MTRS. LIES 030/210 DEGS. WELL DEFINED WK SITUATED ON EDGE OF OUTCROPPING BEDROCK. DAMAGED AMIDSHIPS. ACCORING TO LOCAL KNOWLEDGE THIS IS 'GRELTORIA'. (GARDLINE, HI 730). SEE ALSO [5835]. INS AS SW 18MTRS. - NM 588/97. SEP 2011/000131153 2.8.11 LOCATED IN 5408.826N, 0006.356W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 18.02MTRS. (NETSURVEY LTD, HN DTD 12.7.11 FOR HI 1358). NCA. 7.10.11 7.10.11 LENGTH 123MTRS, WIDTH 31MTRS, HT 8MTRS. LIES 037/217 DEGS. (NETSURVEY, HI 1358). COLLAPSED. NCA.
Last Amended Date Aug 3, 2011

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1917 BY THE NORTHUMBERLAND SB CO LTD,NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY GRIFFITHS LEWIS STEMA NAV CO, CARDIFF. THREE BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY NE MARINE ENGINE CO LTD, SUNDERLAND. PASSAGE THE TYNE FOR NAPLES. TORPEDOED BY UB-34. NO LIVES LOST. (SIBI).

General Comments

COLLAPSED

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 54 8.825 N,0 6.365 W
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FAQ

Where is the GRELTORIA (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The GRELTORIA (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 54 8.825 N,0 6.365 W.

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

The GRELTORIA (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 18 meters and is located at coordinates 54 8.825 N,0 6.365 W.

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

The seabed around the GRELTORIA (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 24 meters deep.

When did the GRELTORIA (PROBABLY) sink?

The GRELTORIA (PROBABLY) sank on Sep 27, 1917.

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

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

What country did the GRELTORIA (PROBABLY) belong to?

The GRELTORIA (PROBABLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the GRELTORIA (PROBABLY) carrying?

The GRELTORIA (PROBABLY) was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the GRELTORIA (PROBABLY)?

The GRELTORIA (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 5413 tons.

What type of wreck is the GRELTORIA (PROBABLY)?

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

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