Grib (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Grib (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		47 59.123 N,5 16.595 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 47.985383
  • Longitude: -5.276583
Wreck Depth 73 m
Water Depth 76 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name GRIB (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
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 1951
Last Detection Year 2019
Original Source unknown
Last Amended Date Aug 27, 2019

Surveying Details

H290/51 1.3.51 NDW IN 475910N, 051630W. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). BR STD. 5.12.79 SHOWN AS NDW IN 475912N, 051624W ON FRENCH 4735 & FRENCH 5316 [1979 EDN]. 5.8.86 SHOWN AS NDW IN 475910N, 051630W [EUR] ON FRENCH 6989 [1986 EDN]. ALSO LISTED IN FRENCH WK RECORDS 1984. BR STD. SEP 2007/000004861 2.3.07 SHOWN AS WK USC 73MTRS IN 4759.123N, 0516.595W [WGD] ON FRENCH 7066 [INT 1800] [3RD EDN 2006, 1:150,000, LARGEST SCALE]. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

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

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FAQ

Where is the GRIB (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The GRIB (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 47 59.123 N,5 16.595 W.

How deep is the GRIB (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The GRIB (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 73 meters and is located at coordinates 47 59.123 N,5 16.595 W.

How deep is the seabed around the GRIB (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the GRIB (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 76 meters deep.

When did the GRIB (POSSIBLY) sink?

The GRIB (POSSIBLY) sank on Mar 27, 1917.

When was the wreck of the GRIB (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the GRIB (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1951.

What country did the GRIB (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The GRIB (POSSIBLY) belonged to NO.

What cargo was the GRIB (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The GRIB (POSSIBLY) was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the GRIB (POSSIBLY)?

The GRIB (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 1474 tons.

What type of wreck is the GRIB (POSSIBLY)?

The GRIB (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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