Grib Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Grib Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		47 57.994 N,5 6.952 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 47.966567
  • Longitude: -5.115867
Wreck Depth 45 m
Water Depth 70 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name GRIB
Type merchant vessel
Flag NO
Tonnage 1474
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 27, 1917
Original Detection Year 1919
Last Detection Year 2019
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Last Amended Date Aug 27, 2019

Surveying Details

H1691/19 11.7.19 NDW PA IN 475800N, 050700W. (PARIS NM). BR STD. 18.10.57 NOT SHOWN ON FRENCH 5316. DELETED. BR STD. 23.5.84 NDW PD IN 475802N, 050652W [EUR]. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1984). NE 2351. 5.8.86 SHOWN AS WK USC PA 45MTRS ON FRENCH 6989 [1986 EDN]. NC 2643. 9.5.88 WK USC 45MTRS IN 475802N, 050652W [EUR]. POSN ACCURACY 1M. GEN DEPTH 70MTRS. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1987). NCA. 10.5.88 SHOWN AS WK USC PD 45MTRS ON FRENCH 7067 [1987 EDN]. NCA. 1.3.07 WK USC 45MTRS PD SHOWN IN 4757.994N, 0506.952W [WGD] ON FRENCH 7066 [3RD EDN 2006]. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

CAPTURED & SUNK BY A GERMAN SUBMARINE IN THE BAY OF BISCAY, 7M W OF ARMEN ROCK, WHILE ON PASSAGE FROM LISBON TO HULL. (LL WW1).

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FAQ

Where is the GRIB wreck located?

The GRIB wreck is located at coordinates 47 57.994 N,5 6.952 W.

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

The GRIB lies at a depth of about 45 meters and is located at coordinates 47 57.994 N,5 6.952 W.

How deep is the seabed around the GRIB?

The seabed around the GRIB lies at approximately 70 meters deep.

When did the GRIB sink?

The GRIB sank on Mar 27, 1917.

When was the wreck of the GRIB discovered?

The wreck of the GRIB was discovered in 1919.

What country did the GRIB belong to?

The GRIB belonged to NO.

What cargo was the GRIB carrying?

The GRIB was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the GRIB?

The GRIB had a tonnage of 1474 tons.

What type of wreck is the GRIB?

The GRIB is classified as a merchant vessel.

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