Gripfast Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Gripfast Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 25.436 N,2 8.68 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.423933
  • Longitude: -2.144667
Water Depth 40 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name GRIPFAST
Type merchant vessel
Flag GB
Length 68.6 m
Width 11 m
Draught 4.3
Tonnage 1109
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 9, 1942
Original Detection Year 1942
Last Detection Year 1994
Original Source published World War 2 losses
Last Amended Date Aug 1, 2014

Surveying Details

H2412/42 9.7.42 SUNK IN 502600N, 020900W. (NO I/C PORTLAND, 9.7.42). H3971/52 30.6.52 INS NDW PA IN 502600N, 0020836W. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). LC F6840. H3564/61 20.7.61 GOOD ECHO BOTTOM IRREGULARITY IN 502524N, 020836W USING DECCA. (CAPT(F), 2ND FRIGATE SQUADRON, PORTLAND). 11.1.63 NOW CHARTED AS NDW PA ON BA 2615. R/S. H2291/64 18.5.65 NOTHING FOUND BY CLOSE SONAR SEARCH. (HMS SCOTT, 1964, SURVEY [K4467/2]). DELETED. NM 907/65. HH090/533/01 13.5.94 NOT LOCATED DURING DCS3 AND MAGNETOMETER SEARCH. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 533). AMENDED TO DEAD.

Circumstances of loss

BOMBED BY AIRCRAFT WHILST EN ROUTE FROM BARRY TO SHEERNESS. (WW2SL).

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FAQ

Where is the GRIPFAST wreck located?

The GRIPFAST wreck is located at coordinates 50 25.436 N,2 8.68 W.

How deep is the seabed around the GRIPFAST?

The seabed around the GRIPFAST lies at approximately 40 meters deep.

When did the GRIPFAST sink?

The GRIPFAST sank on Jul 9, 1942.

When was the wreck of the GRIPFAST discovered?

The wreck of the GRIPFAST was discovered in 1942.

What country did the GRIPFAST belong to?

The GRIPFAST belonged to GB.

What cargo was the GRIPFAST carrying?

The GRIPFAST was carrying coal.

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 merchant vessel.

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