Grenmar (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Grenmar (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		56 28.884 N,2 4.512 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 56.481400
  • Longitude: -2.075200
Wreck Depth 51 m
Water Depth 53 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name GRENMAR (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag NO
Length 79.2 m
Width 11.1 m
Draught 5
Sonar Length 15
Sonar Width 5
Shadow Height 2.3
Orientation 120
Tonnage 1438
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 24, 1917
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1969
Last Detection Year 2008
Original Source survey vessel
Surveying Details H3704/69 29.9.69 H3704/69 & H5202/69 29.9.69 LOCATED IN 562854N, 020424 [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 165 IN GEN DEPTH 175MTRS. LENGTH 150FT. HT 10FT. LYING N/S. GROUND SLOPING FAIRLY STEEPLY TO THE NE. GOOD SONAR. (HMS BEAGLE, HI 44/69). INS AS WK 27FMS (50MTRS). BR STD. H091/152/01 19.6.08 H091/152/01 & SEP 2008/000075801 19.6.08 EXAM'D 16.2.08 IN 5628.884N, 0204.512W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 51.2 IN GEN DEPTH 53.5MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 15MTRS, WIDTH 5MTRS HT 2.3MTRS. LIES 120/300DEGS. POOR MAGNETIC ANOMALY. SMALL, HIGHLY DEGRADED WK, BROKEN INTO TWO SECTIONS AT RIGHT ANGLES. (GARDLINE, HI 1152). AMEND WK 51MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Jun 19, 2008

Circumstances of loss

EX-NORA, EX-WYNNSTAY. BUILT IN 1884 BY PALMERS' CO LTD, NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY AKT HARALD GRENSKE, CHRISTIANIA. TWO BOILERS, COMPOUND EXPANSION ENGINE OF 168NHP. SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE BLYTH FOR CHRISTIANIA. CAPTURED BY UC-77 AND SUNK BY SCUTTLING CHARGES. (SIBI).

General Comments

HIGHLY DEGRADED, IN TWO PARTS AT 90 DEGS

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FAQ

Where is the GRENMAR (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The GRENMAR (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 56 28.884 N,2 4.512 W.

How deep is the GRENMAR (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The GRENMAR (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 51 meters and is located at coordinates 56 28.884 N,2 4.512 W.

How deep is the seabed around the GRENMAR (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the GRENMAR (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 53 meters deep.

When did the GRENMAR (POSSIBLY) sink?

The GRENMAR (POSSIBLY) sank on Mar 24, 1917.

When was the wreck of the GRENMAR (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the GRENMAR (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1969.

What country did the GRENMAR (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The GRENMAR (POSSIBLY) belonged to NO.

What cargo was the GRENMAR (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The GRENMAR (POSSIBLY) was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the GRENMAR (POSSIBLY)?

The GRENMAR (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 1438 tons.

What type of wreck is the GRENMAR (POSSIBLY)?

The GRENMAR (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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