Gresham (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Gresham (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 14.722 N,5 22.28 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.245367
  • Longitude: -5.371333
Wreck Depth 81 m
Water Depth 91 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name GRESHAM (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Sonar Length 70
Shadow Height 9
Tonnage 3774
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 27, 1918
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 1980
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Feb 21, 2000

Surveying Details

6.5.18 M.22777 6.5.18 REPD TORPEDOED 18M NW BY N 0.5 N FROM STRUMBLE HEAD. SANK 3 HOURS LATER AFTER BEING TOWED. (BOT MASTER) - CHARTED IN 521400N 052500W - BA 1410. H1950/76 13.11.80 H1950/76 13.11.80 WK EXAM'D 13.5.80 IN 521442N,052213W, USING HF6 [2 LOP]. DECCA USED. LEAST E/S DEPTH 81 IN GEN DEPTH 91MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 9MTRS. APPROX LENGTH 70MTRS, LYING N/S. (HMS BEAGLE HI 40/80).- R/P.

Circumstances of loss

TORPEDOED BY GERMAN SUBMARINE U 91 AND SANK AFTER TOW. (WW1SL & DER KRIEG ZUR SEE)

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 52 14.722 N,5 22.28 W
Gresham (Possibly) on Wreck Map Gresham (Possibly) Wreck on Google Map

More Steam Ship Wrecks:

Nearby Wrecks:

FAQ

Where is the GRESHAM (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The GRESHAM (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 52 14.722 N,5 22.28 W.

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

The GRESHAM (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 81 meters and is located at coordinates 52 14.722 N,5 22.28 W.

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

The seabed around the GRESHAM (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 91 meters deep.

When did the GRESHAM (POSSIBLY) sink?

The GRESHAM (POSSIBLY) sank on Apr 27, 1918.

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

The wreck of the GRESHAM (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1918.

What country did the GRESHAM (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The GRESHAM (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the GRESHAM (POSSIBLY)?

The GRESHAM (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 3774 tons.

What type of wreck is the GRESHAM (POSSIBLY)?

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

Back to Wrecks