Greta C Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Greta c Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 21.072 N,2 59.271 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.351200
  • Longitude: -2.987850
Wreck Depth 46 m
Water Depth 53 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name GRETA C
Type carrier
Flag GB
Length 51.8 m
Width 7.3 m
Draught 2.7
Sonar Length 56
Sonar Width 9
Shadow Height 7.4
Orientation 24
Cargo stone,sawdust/wood chips
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 7, 1974
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1993
Last Detection Year 2003
Original Source diver
Last Amended Date Dec 8, 2003

Surveying Details

HH100/351/07 16.7.93 HH100/351/07 16.7.93 UNCHARTED WK LOCATED IN 502101N, 025914W. SMALL AND WELL COVERED WITH NETS. (C DAVIES, 23.6.93). INS AS NDW. - NM 2545/93. HH100/351/11 4.9.96 HH100/351/11 4.9.96 DIVED IN 502102N, 025912W [OGB] USING DECCA. LIES INTACT ON STBD SIDE, WITH BOWS TO SOUTH. STANDS 5MTRS HIGH. WHEEL HOUSE ROOF IS MISSING, BOWS SLIGHTLY CRUMPLED. IDENTIFIED BY BELL (WESTLAND TRADER) ON 27.7.96. (N R CHIPCHASE). AMEND TO USC 44MTRS. BR STD. HH090/961/01 8.12.03 HH090/961/01 8.12.03 EXAM'D 12.7.03 IN 5021.072N, 0259.271W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 46.6 IN GEN DEPTH 53MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 56MTRS, WIDTH 9MTRS. DCS3 HT 7.4MTRS. LIES 024/204 DEGS. MODERATE MAGNETIC ANOMALY. INTACT. (GARDLINE, HI 961). AMEND WK 46MTRS. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

EX-WESTLAND TRADER. BUILT BY GEBR. NIESTERN SCHEEPSVERT. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY CARISBROOKE SHIPPING CO LTD. 5 CYLINDER OIL ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE FALMOUTH FOR COWES. TOOK LARGE STBD LIST IN HEAVY SEAS AFTER HATCHES STOVE IN. LATER SANK. ONE MAN LOST. (N R CHIPCHASE).

General Comments

INTACT, ON STBD SIDE, BOWS S

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FAQ

Where is the GRETA C wreck located?

The GRETA C wreck is located at coordinates 50 21.072 N,2 59.271 W.

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

The GRETA C lies at a depth of about 46 meters and is located at coordinates 50 21.072 N,2 59.271 W.

How deep is the seabed around the GRETA C?

The seabed around the GRETA C lies at approximately 53 meters deep.

When did the GRETA C sink?

The GRETA C sank on Sep 7, 1974.

When was the wreck of the GRETA C discovered?

The wreck of the GRETA C was discovered in 1993.

What country did the GRETA C belong to?

The GRETA C belonged to GB.

What cargo was the GRETA C carrying?

The GRETA C was carrying stone,sawdust/wood chips.

What type of wreck is the GRETA C?

The GRETA C is classified as a carrier.

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