Grip (Part Of) Wreck

Field Value
Grip (part of) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 2.182 N,5 16.132 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.036367
  • Longitude: -5.268867
Wreck Depth -0.307 m
Water Depth 2 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name GRIP (PART OF)
Type steam ship
Flag NO
Length 57.4 m
Width 8.1 m
Draught 4.1
Shadow Height 1.4
Orientation 184
Tonnage 566
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo salt
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 1, 1887
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 2006
Last Detection Year 2008
Original Source diver
Last Amended Date Jun 21, 2024

Surveying Details

HH100/351/22 18.5.06 DIVED 10.9.05 IN 5002.167N, 0516.133W [WGD]. STANDS 2MTRS HIGH BY E/S. QUOTED POSN IS FOR THE SINGLE BOILER, STERN SECTION AND RIBS LIES APPROX 15MTRS SW. REMAINDER OF WK COVERED BY SAND. AMOUNT OF WRECKAGE SHOWING VARIES FROM MONTH TO MONTH DEPENDING ON SAND DEPOSITION. (G J LOCKETT). INS AS FOUL. BR STD. HH91/246/0 - SEP 2009/0000411561 11.5.09 EXAM'D 22.7.08 IN 5002.18200200N, 0516.13200200W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DRYING -0.307 IN GEN DEPTH 1.6MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 3.5MTRS, WIDTH 3MTRS, HT 1.4MTRS. LIES 004/184 DEGS. COULD BE REMAINS OF A BOILER. (NETSURVEY, HI 1246). AMEND OBSTN -0.4MTR. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

EX-GALILEE. BUILT IN 1874 BY FORGES & CHANTIERS, LE HAVRE. ONE BOILER, COMPOUND EXPANSION ENGINE OF 70NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE CADIZ FOR TRONTHEIM. RAN ASHORE IN THICK WEATHER AND HEAVY SEAS FOLLOWING 3 DAYS WITHOUT SIGHTS. NO LIVES LOST. (SIBI).

General Comments

ONLY BOILER, STERN SECTION AND RIBS REMAINUK NM 3369/24

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 50 2.182 N,5 16.132 W
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FAQ

Where is the GRIP (PART OF) wreck located?

The GRIP (PART OF) wreck is located at coordinates 50 2.182 N,5 16.132 W.

How deep is the GRIP (PART OF) and where exactly is it located?

The GRIP (PART OF) lies at a depth of about -0.307 meters and is located at coordinates 50 2.182 N,5 16.132 W.

How deep is the seabed around the GRIP (PART OF)?

The seabed around the GRIP (PART OF) lies at approximately 2 meters deep.

When did the GRIP (PART OF) sink?

The GRIP (PART OF) sank on Feb 1, 1887.

When was the wreck of the GRIP (PART OF) discovered?

The wreck of the GRIP (PART OF) was discovered in 2006.

What country did the GRIP (PART OF) belong to?

The GRIP (PART OF) belonged to NO.

What cargo was the GRIP (PART OF) carrying?

The GRIP (PART OF) was carrying salt.

What was the tonnage of the GRIP (PART OF)?

The GRIP (PART OF) had a tonnage of 566 tons.

What type of wreck is the GRIP (PART OF)?

The GRIP (PART OF) is classified as a steam ship.

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