Gripfast 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
Gripfast Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 5.014 N,0 10.604 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.083567
  • Longitude: -0.176733
Water Depth 3 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name GRIPFAST
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 68.6 m
Width 10.7 m
Draught 4
Tonnage 1109
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 29, 1940
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 2011
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 29.1.1940 WK LIES CLOSE INSHORE 10MSE OF FLAMBOROUGH HD. (LLOYDS CASUALTY RETURNS). POSN 540500N, 001030W FOR FILING ONLY. H1310/87/15 21.4.87 VESSEL DID NOT SINK ON THIS OCCASION BUT DID SO LATER ON 9.7.42, WHEN BOMBED BY GERMAN AIRCRAFT OFF PRAWLE POINT WHILE ON PASSAGE BARRY FOR SHEERNESS. (A GODFREY, 11.3.87 & DODS). SEE [18546]. NCA. 6.10.11 NOT LOCATED BY M/B. (NETSURVEY, HI 1358). NCA. AMEND DEAD .
Last Amended Date Feb 25, 2020

Circumstances of loss

9.2.1940 VESSEL DAMAGED EN ROUTE ROUEN FOR THE TYNE. BEACHED 1M SOUTH OF BRIDLINGTON CG STN. REFLOATED 9.2.1940 AND TOWED TO TYNE FOR REPAIRS. (LL WW2 CASUALTIES)

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FAQ

Where is the GRIPFAST wreck located?

The GRIPFAST wreck is located at coordinates 54 5.014 N,0 10.604 W.

How deep is the seabed around the GRIPFAST?

The seabed around the GRIPFAST lies at approximately 3 meters deep.

When did the GRIPFAST sink?

The GRIPFAST sank on Jan 29, 1940.

When was the wreck of the GRIPFAST discovered?

The wreck of the GRIPFAST was discovered in 1940.

What country did the GRIPFAST belong to?

The GRIPFAST belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the GRIPFAST?

The GRIPFAST had a tonnage of 1109 tons.

What type of wreck is the GRIPFAST?

The GRIPFAST is classified as a steam ship.

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