Grinder Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Grinder Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 53.657 N,4 36.303 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.894283
  • Longitude: -4.605050
Wreck Depth 38 m
Water Depth 43 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name GRINDER
Type tug
Flag GB
Length 39 m
Width 7.6 m
Draught 3
Sonar Length 40
Sonar Width 9
Shadow Height 5.7
Orientation 12
Tonnage 505
Tonnage Type displacement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 21, 1919
Original Detection Year 1995
Last Detection Year 1997
Original Source diver
Last Amended Date Feb 23, 1999

Surveying Details

HH100/351/10 2.10.95 HH100/351/10 2.10.95 DIVED IN 535334N, 043616W [OGB] USING DECCA. LEAST DEPTH 40MTRS, HEIGHT OF WK 5MTRS. GEN DEPTH 45MTRS. LENGTH 35MTRS, WIDTH 10MTRS. LIES E/W. NO SCOUR. UPRIGHT AND INTACT. HULL IS COPPER SHEATHED. DIVED 5.8.95. BELL WITH 'GRINDER 1868' RECOVERED. REQUEST DATA BE KEPT CINC UNTIL DIVING COMPLETED. (A. CORKILL). BR STD. HH090/705/01 12.6.96 HH090/705/01 12.6.96 EXAM'D 4.5.96 IN 535339.4N, 043618.2W [WGD] USING DGPS. SWEPT CLEAR 38.0, FOUL 38.3MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 38.1 IN GEN DEPTH 43MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 5.7MTRS. LENGTH 40MTRS, WIDTH 9MTRS. LIES 012/192DEGS. SIGNIFICANT MAGNETIC ANOMALY. UPRIGHT. DCS3 INDICATES HULL PARTLY BROKEN UP OR BURIED. (NP 1008, HI 705). BR STD. HH100/351/12 28.7.97 HH100/351/12 28.7.97 DIVED IN LISTED POSN. MIDSHIPS WHEELHOUSE GIVES THE LEAST DEPTH. BOW LIES S BY W. VESSEL IS OF WOOD CONSTRUCTION, BOW EXTENDING TOWARD THE WHEELHOUSE IS UPRIGHT AND INTACT. FROM BEHIND THE WHEELHOUSE ON THE PORT AND STBD SIDES AT ORIGINAL DECK LEVEL ARE LARGE GUNNEL TIMBERS OR DECK SUPPORTS EXTENDING 10MTRS OUT. THE HULL BELOW THESE TIMBERS TO THE KEEL AND THE COUNTER STERN IS COMPLETELY BROKEN UP AND LIES ON THE SEABED IN A MASS OF FITTINGS, STEAM PIPEWORK AND ROTTEN TIMBER. THERE IS AT THE STERN AREA OF THIS DEBRIS FIELD A LARGE TOWING WINCH. (K HURLEY). NCA. 13.11.00 13.11.00 CINC DELETED. MORE THAN FIVE YEARS.

Circumstances of loss

18.11.19 BUILT OF WOOD BY WHITES, COWES. LAUNCHED FOR THE ADMIRALTY ON 21 MARCH 1868 BY WHITES, COWES. EQUIPPED WITH DISCONNECTING ENGINES DEVELOPING 500 IHP BY RENNIE. SOLD TO THE MULTILOCULAR SHIPBREAKING CO ON 28 OCTOBER 1919. ON 18.11.19 LLOYDS REPORTED THAT WHILST ON TOW FROM SHEERNESS TO STRANRAER FOR BREAKING UP, HAD DRIFTED ASHORE DURING THE NIGHT AT PERIEL ON THE E SIDE OF HOLYHEAD BAY. GOVERNMENT TUG 'AID' WAS STANDING BY ON 19.11.19 AT HW, AID TOWED THE VESSEL OFF AND CONTINUED THE TOW. LATER THAT DAY WHEN 10 MILES S OF THE CALF OF MAN SHE BROKE ADRIFT. WHEN LAST SEEN WAS WATERLOGGED WITH SEAS WASHING OVER THE FOREPART. (A CORKHILL).

General Comments

UPRIGHT & INTACT

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FAQ

Where is the GRINDER wreck located?

The GRINDER wreck is located at coordinates 53 53.657 N,4 36.303 W.

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

The GRINDER lies at a depth of about 38 meters and is located at coordinates 53 53.657 N,4 36.303 W.

How deep is the seabed around the GRINDER?

The seabed around the GRINDER lies at approximately 43 meters deep.

When did the GRINDER sink?

The GRINDER sank on Nov 21, 1919.

When was the wreck of the GRINDER discovered?

The wreck of the GRINDER was discovered in 1995.

What country did the GRINDER belong to?

The GRINDER belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the GRINDER?

The GRINDER had a tonnage of 505 tons.

What type of wreck is the GRINDER?

The GRINDER is classified as a tug.

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