Greynight Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Greynight Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 29.96 N,1 39.91 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.499333
  • Longitude: 1.665167
Water Depth 14 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name GREYNIGHT
Type trawler
Flag GB
Tonnage 96
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 3, 1940
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 1989
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Last Amended Date Mar 29, 2022

Surveying Details

H0536/40 24.6.40 DWPA IN 543000N, 014000E. (FO HUMBER). - FNM 1595/40. H539/60 25.3.60 NOT FOUND. (HMS SCOTT, 1959). NCA. RETAIN AS CHARTED. 20.5.69 POSN GIVEN AS 544000N, 013000E. (BR 1337). 3.7.72 WK SHOWN IN 543006N, 014015E [EUR] ON DANISH FISHERIES CHART 5400 [1965 EDN]. 22.11.89 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 544000N, 013000E. (LL WW2). RSDRA2022/000055326 29.03.22 EXAM'D 1989 IN 5429.960N, 0139.910E [WGD]. DEPTH UNKNOWN IN GEN DEPTH 14MTRS. NOT SEEN IN MAINLINE BATHYMETRY. NO INVESTIGATION REQUIRED, AMEND DEAD. (A2 SEA SOLUTIONS LTD - HI1714).

Circumstances of loss

SUNK BY AIRCRAFT.

General Comments

not seen in mainline bathymetry. No investigation required, amend dead

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FAQ

Where is the GREYNIGHT wreck located?

The GREYNIGHT wreck is located at coordinates 54 29.96 N,1 39.91 E.

How deep is the seabed around the GREYNIGHT?

The seabed around the GREYNIGHT lies at approximately 14 meters deep.

When did the GREYNIGHT sink?

The GREYNIGHT sank on Jun 3, 1940.

When was the wreck of the GREYNIGHT discovered?

The wreck of the GREYNIGHT was discovered in 1940.

What country did the GREYNIGHT belong to?

The GREYNIGHT belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the GREYNIGHT?

The GREYNIGHT had a tonnage of 96 tons.

What type of wreck is the GREYNIGHT?

The GREYNIGHT is classified as a trawler.

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