Grit Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Grit Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 57.939 N,1 10.482 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.965650
  • Longitude: -1.174700
Wreck Depth 46 m
Water Depth 53 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name GRIT
Type motor vessel
Flag GB
Length 35.7 m
Width 8.2 m
Draught 2.7
Sonar Length 50
Sonar Width 8
Shadow Height 6.9
Orientation 82
Tonnage 501
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo grain
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 5, 1943
Bottom Texture Mud
Scour Dimensions ,,000.7,
Original Detection Year 1943
Last Detection Year 1988
Original Source unknown
Last Amended Date Nov 12, 1999

Surveying Details

H03449/44 25.4.44 SANK IN 545800N, 011022W. (AUTHORITY NOT KNOWN). INS AS NDW. - NM 870/44. H7018/58 12.11.59 LOCATED IN 545755N, 011020W. NO FIX DETAILS. POSN CONSIDERED ACCURATE TO +/- 100YDS. SWEPT CLEAR AT 83FT BY OROPESA. GOOD A/S CONTACT. (HMS SCOTT, 26.8.59). AMEND POSN. BR STD. H2189/71 22.5.72 LOCATED NOT EXAMINED. (HMS ENTERPRISE). 18.5.73 AMEND TO WK 25MTRS. NC 152. H1270/84 AMEND TO USC 40MTRS. NC 152. H6330/87/2 7.12.88 EXAM'D 25.6.88 IN 545756N, 011023W [OGB] USING SYLEDIS [3 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 45.8 IN GEN DEPTH 53.3MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 54MTRS. DCS3 HT 6.9MTRS, LENGTH 50MTRS, BEAM 8MTRS. GENERALLY INTACT, LYING 082/262 DEG, WITH HIGHEST POINT AT W END. (GARDLINE, HI 414A). AMEND TO WK 46MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1934 BY BROWN & CO OF GREENOCK. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY F T EVERARD & CO. 5 CYL OIL ENGINE. 72 HP. MACHINERY AFT. SANK FOLLOWING A COLLISION. PASSAGE KING'S LYNN FOR THE TYNE.

General Comments

INTACT

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FAQ

Where is the GRIT wreck located?

The GRIT wreck is located at coordinates 54 57.939 N,1 10.482 W.

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

The GRIT lies at a depth of about 46 meters and is located at coordinates 54 57.939 N,1 10.482 W.

How deep is the seabed around the GRIT?

The seabed around the GRIT lies at approximately 53 meters deep.

When did the GRIT sink?

The GRIT sank on Nov 5, 1943.

When was the wreck of the GRIT discovered?

The wreck of the GRIT was discovered in 1943.

What country did the GRIT belong to?

The GRIT belonged to GB.

What cargo was the GRIT carrying?

The GRIT was carrying grain.

What was the tonnage of the GRIT?

The GRIT had a tonnage of 501 tons.

What type of wreck is the GRIT?

The GRIT is classified as a motor vessel.

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