Gretafield (After Part) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Gretafield (after part) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		58 14.512 N,3 25.591 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 58.241867
  • Longitude: -3.426517
Water Depth 10 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name GRETAFIELD (AFTER PART)
Type tanker
Flag GB
Length 152.4 m
Width 20.7 m
Draught 11.3
Tonnage 10191
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo machinery and mechanical parts,flammable liquids and gases,oil
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 14, 1940
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 1946
Original Source local port authority
Surveying Details H8491/47 27.1.48 POSN 167 DEG 1.5 CABLES E MOLE HEAD. AFTER PART OF WK. (KHM DUNBEATH). INS AS ST. - NM 177/48. H3310/46 20.7.77 POSN GIVEN AS DUNBEATH PIER 210DEG; 2.6CABLES. NO DANGER TO GEN NAVIGATION. (N LIGHTHOUSE BOARD, LTR 8.3.46). NCA.
Last Amended Date Jan 31, 2005

Circumstances of loss

19.3.40 FOUR BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE CURACAO FOR INVERGORDON. TORPEDOED BY U-57. BEACHED & BLAZED FOR SEVERAL DAYS. BROKE IN TWO19.3.40 AND DECLARED A CTL. 11 MEN LOST. (HM DUNBEATH & SIBI).

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FAQ

Where is the GRETAFIELD (AFTER PART) wreck located?

The GRETAFIELD (AFTER PART) wreck is located at coordinates 58 14.512 N,3 25.591 W.

How deep is the seabed around the GRETAFIELD (AFTER PART)?

The seabed around the GRETAFIELD (AFTER PART) lies at approximately 10 meters deep.

When did the GRETAFIELD (AFTER PART) sink?

The GRETAFIELD (AFTER PART) sank on Feb 14, 1940.

When was the wreck of the GRETAFIELD (AFTER PART) discovered?

The wreck of the GRETAFIELD (AFTER PART) was discovered in 1940.

What country did the GRETAFIELD (AFTER PART) belong to?

The GRETAFIELD (AFTER PART) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the GRETAFIELD (AFTER PART) carrying?

The GRETAFIELD (AFTER PART) was carrying machinery and mechanical parts,flammable liquids and gases,oil.

What was the tonnage of the GRETAFIELD (AFTER PART)?

The GRETAFIELD (AFTER PART) had a tonnage of 10191 tons.

What type of wreck is the GRETAFIELD (AFTER PART)?

The GRETAFIELD (AFTER PART) is classified as a tanker.

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