Greta Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Greta Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 51.806 N,7 22.848 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.863433
  • Longitude: -7.380800
Wreck Depth 61 m
Water Depth 69 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name GRETA
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 39.7 m
Width 7 m
Draught 3.3
Sonar Length 125
Sonar Width 21
Shadow Height 7.8
Orientation 100
Tonnage 297
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 5, 1917
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions 135.0,,002.4,283.0
Debris Field NIL
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 2024
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Last Amended Date Apr 15, 2025

Surveying Details

SUNK 11M SE FROM MINE HEAD. (WW1SL). H2979/74 26.1.78 TWO FFS REPORTED IN 515129N, 072212W EXTENDING TO 515141N, 072226W. POSN BY DECCA. DAMAGE TO TRAWLS; AND IN 515134N, 072244W. (E GILES, LTR DTD 5.3.77). 13.3.78 INS AS WK USCPA 55MTRS IN 515145N, 072245W [OSI]. NC 2049. SEP 2014/000158176 7.8.14 EXAM'D 21.5.13 IN 5151.806N, 0722.861W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 61.2 IN GEN DEPTH 69.0MTRS. SCOUR 2.4MTRS DEEP EXTENDS 135MTRS TOWARDS 283 DEGS. LENGTH 125MTRS, WIDTH 21MTRS, HT 7.8MTRS. LIES 100/280 DEGS WITH BOWS W. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. POSSIBLY INVERTED. APPARENTLY BROKEN NEAR THE BOW AND NEAR THE STERN. (RV CELTIC VOYAGER, CV13_01, INFOMAR). GENERALLY INTACT, COLLAPSED. AMEND WK 61MTRS IN REVISED POSN. RSDRA2025000172752 15.04.25 LOCATED IN M/B DATASET 2024. LEAST M/B DEPTH 63MTRS. DEEPER THAN CHARTED. NFS. (IRISH MARINE INSTITUTE, DTD 31.7.24). RETAIN NDW 61MTRS.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1903 BY SCOTT& SONS, LTD, BOWLING. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY J MONKS & CO LTD, LIVERPOOL. ONE BOILER, COMPOUND EXPANSION ENGINE OF 52 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE CORK FOR NEATH ABBEY. CAPTURED BY SUBMARINE, ABANDONED AND SUNK BY GUNFIRE. (WW1SL, LLWW1 & SII).

General Comments

INTACT, GENERALLY COLLAPSED

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FAQ

Where is the GRETA wreck located?

The GRETA wreck is located at coordinates 51 51.806 N,7 22.848 W.

How deep is the GRETA and where exactly is it located?

The GRETA lies at a depth of about 61 meters and is located at coordinates 51 51.806 N,7 22.848 W.

How deep is the seabed around the GRETA?

The seabed around the GRETA lies at approximately 69 meters deep.

When did the GRETA sink?

The GRETA sank on May 5, 1917.

When was the wreck of the GRETA discovered?

The wreck of the GRETA was discovered in 1917.

What country did the GRETA belong to?

The GRETA belonged to GB.

What cargo was the GRETA carrying?

The GRETA was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the GRETA?

The GRETA had a tonnage of 297 tons.

What type of wreck is the GRETA?

The GRETA is classified as a steam ship.

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