Grenadier Wreck
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Wreck Category | dangerous wreck |
| Status | Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist |
|
Grenadier Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM) |
9 28.777 N,106 23.105 E |
| Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees |
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| Water Depth | 4 m |
| Water Level Effect | always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum | Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name | GRENADIER |
| Type | tug |
| Length | 34.7 m |
| Width | 7.6 m |
| Draught | 4.3 |
| Tonnage | 272 |
| Tonnage Type | gross |
| Conspic Visual | not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar | not radar conspicuous |
| Original Detection Year | 1968 |
| Last Detection Year | 2019 |
| Original Source | Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports |
| Surveying Details | H5489/51 27.2.69 ST IN 092848N, 1062342E. (LL 25.9.68). BR STD. H5489/51 7.3.69 USNM 4/69(564) GIVES APPROX POSN OF WK. NCA. H2773/69 31.10.69 USNM 5/69 GIVER A MORE ACCURATE POSN, HOWEVER COMPARASION BETWEEN US 6242 & BA 3986 IS DIFFICULT. NCA. 31.10.72 DW IN 092848N 1062345E SHOWN ON US 93340. NE 3986. RSDRA2025000116073 13.05.25 WRECK NOT LOCATED IN FG CHART (2024). (VIETNAMESE CHART VN4HG002). AMEND DEAD. |
| Last Amended Date | May 13, 2025 |
Circumstances of loss
REPORTED TO HAVE GROUNDED AND CAPSIZED AT THE MOUTH OF THE LOWER BASSAC RIVER. (LL).
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