Grethe Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Grethe Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 26.966 N,1 29.195 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.449433
  • Longitude: 1.486583
Wreck Depth 11.6 m
Water Depth 12 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name GRETHE
Type sailing vessel
Flag DK
Tonnage 1563
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo clay products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 1, 1939
Bottom Texture Mud
Original Detection Year 1939
Last Detection Year 1977
Original Source other
Surveying Details H7837/39 6.12.39 H7837/39 6.12.39 DW IN 512656N, 012918E. (NOIC RAMSGATE). - PNFM 2754/39, FNM 2809/39 & NM 2808/39. H7837/39 12.12.39 H7837/39 12.12.39 AMENDED TO WK 5FMS 4FT. (CAPTAIN MS SHEERNESS). - NM1252/44. H7837/39 10.6.46 H7837/39 10.6.46 AMENDED TO WK 6FMS 4FT. (CAPTAIN MS SHEERNESS). - NM 2176/46. H932/53 5.6.59 H932/53 5.6.59 EXAM'D IN 512656N, 012916E. LEAST E/S DEPTH 40FT IN GEN DEPTH 6-7FMS. SCOUR 4FT FEET. SEABED SAND. SMALL HUMP 2FT HIGH. A POOR A/S CONTACT. (HMS FRANKLIN, 29.1.53). NCA. H926/62 15.3.62 H926/62 15.3.62 LEAST E/S DEPTH 39 IN GEN DEPTH 43FT. (ISS 1961). BR STD. H351/67 25.1.67 H351/67 25.1.67 NO TRACE, APPEARS TO BE A NATURAL FEATURE. (ISS 26.12.66). 27.1.69 27.1.69 AMENDED TO WK 6FMS 2FT [LAT]. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). BR STD. 31.7.69 31.7.69. NOT FOUND AFTER SONAR & TRANSIT SONAR SEARCH FOR RADIUS OF 5C. CLOSE SOUNDING OVER RIDGE RUNNING THOUGH POSN PRODUCED SOUNDING OF 11.8MTRS 50FT SE. ALSO 2 SOUNDINGS OF 11.6MTRS SW (NEAREST 250FT). CHARTED DEPTH OF 12.2MTRS AFTER ALLOWING FOR CHANGE OF DATUM. (HMS ECHO, ROS 12.8.71). DELETE. BR STD. H4527/69 22.9.71 H4527/69 22.9.71 NOT LOCATED BY DCS3 OR FISHERMANS SONAR. (HMS ECHO, ROS 12.8.71). NCA. H3179/74 H3179/74 NOT LOCATED BY MS47. (ISS 1974). NCA. H3719/74 5.12.77 H3719/74 5.12.77 NOTHING FOUND DURING DCS3 SWEEP. (HMS EGERIA, ROS 31.10.77). NCA. RSDRA2025000367171 24.07.25 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET (2025). (CLINTON MARINE SURVEY, HI1898). NFA.
Last Amended Date Jul 24, 2025

Circumstances of loss

PASSAGE TEIGNMOUTH FOR DENMARK. RAN AGROUND ON THE S GOODWIN SANDS. (RAMSGATE C G).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 26.966 N,1 29.195 E
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FAQ

Where is the GRETHE wreck located?

The GRETHE wreck is located at coordinates 51 26.966 N,1 29.195 E.

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

The GRETHE lies at a depth of about 11.6 meters and is located at coordinates 51 26.966 N,1 29.195 E.

How deep is the seabed around the GRETHE?

The seabed around the GRETHE lies at approximately 12 meters deep.

When did the GRETHE sink?

The GRETHE sank on Dec 1, 1939.

When was the wreck of the GRETHE discovered?

The wreck of the GRETHE was discovered in 1939.

What country did the GRETHE belong to?

The GRETHE belonged to DK.

What cargo was the GRETHE carrying?

The GRETHE was carrying clay products.

What was the tonnage of the GRETHE?

The GRETHE had a tonnage of 1563 tons.

What type of wreck is the GRETHE?

The GRETHE is classified as a sailing vessel.

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