Grietje Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Grietje Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 7.409 N,4 31.671 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.123483
  • Longitude: -4.527850
Water Depth 0 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name GRIETJE
Type motor vessel
Flag NL
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 5, 1963
Original Detection Year 1984
Last Detection Year 1990
Original Source ship visit/hydrographic note report
Last Amended Date Apr 18, 1990

Surveying Details

H5844/83 19.6.84 H5844/83 19.6.84 WRECKED COASTER, WITH BOWS CAST UP ABOVE THE HW MARK, LIES ON SMALL BEACH WHICH DRIES AT FOOT OF CLIFFS IN PORT SODERICK BAY. RUSTY, AND CAN BE SEEN ON A CLEAR DAY FROM 5 MILES. POSN APPROX 540724N, 043136W. (EAST END ENDEAVOUR, HN 6.6.84). INS AS STPA. BR STD. HH100/351/01 21.11.89 HH100/351/01 21.11.89 IDENTIFIED AS WK OF GRIETJE. (A CORKILL). HH209/400/01 18.4.90 HH209/400/01 18.4.90 STRANDED WK CHARTED IN SODERICK BAY TO BE EXPUNGED. (DEPT OF HIGHWAYS, PORTS & PROPERTIES, ISLE OF MAN, LTR REC'D 1.12.89). NE 2094.

Circumstances of loss

SUFFERED ENGINE FAILURE WHILE ON PASSAGE GARSTON TO DOUGLAS AND DURING FORCE 9 ONSHORE WIND. WAS DRIVEN ASHORE AT KEMSTAL, I OF MAN.

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FAQ

Where is the GRIETJE wreck located?

The GRIETJE wreck is located at coordinates 54 7.409 N,4 31.671 W.

When did the GRIETJE sink?

The GRIETJE sank on Feb 5, 1963.

When was the wreck of the GRIETJE discovered?

The wreck of the GRIETJE was discovered in 1984.

What country did the GRIETJE belong to?

The GRIETJE belonged to NL.

What cargo was the GRIETJE carrying?

The GRIETJE was carrying coal.

What type of wreck is the GRIETJE?

The GRIETJE is classified as a motor vessel.

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