Gro Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Gro Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 12.318 N,3 32.055 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.205300
  • Longitude: -3.534250
Wreck Depth 48 m
Water Depth 60 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name GRO
Type steam ship
Flag NO
Length 94.5 m
Width 13.1 m
Draught 6.4
Sonar Length 93
Sonar Width 14
Shadow Height 12.2
Orientation 19
Tonnage 2667
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 22, 1917
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 2013
Original Source survey vessel
Surveying Details H4551/76 5.1.77 POSN GIVEN AS 104DEGS, 4.3M FROM START POINT. (RISDON BEAZLEY, 1954 SURVEY). NCA. H2396/77 14.3.77 WRECK LOCATED 4M ESE OF START POINT IN 501218N, 033200W USING DECCA. ABOUT 300FT LONG BY SONAR. LYING ABOUT SW/NE. UPRIGHT. RISE ABOUT 40FT. LEAST DEPTH BY E/S 153FT REDUCED, BUT IT WAS A SIDE ECHO. SEABED GEN DEPTH ABOUT 200FT. DIVED IN 1973. THIS WK LIES ABOUT 170DEGS, 1100FT FROM THE 'MEDINA' [18063]. FROM THE BUILDERS PLATE RECOVERED IN 1973, THIS WK IDENTIFIED AS THE NORWEGIAN SHIP 'GRO'. (RISDON BEAZLEY, 10.2.77). CHART AS WK 46MTRS [26FMS]. BR STD. H2061/82 13.9.82 EXAM'D 26.4.83 IN 501212N, 033204W [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 52 IN GEN DEPTH 60MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 10MTRS. LIES NE/SW. GOOD SONAR CONTACT. (HMS HERALD, HI 132). CHART AS WK 50MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. 7.5.13 EXAM'D 19.1.13 IN 5012.318N, 0332.055W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 48.38 IN GEN DEPTH 60.9MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 93MTRS, WIDTH 14MTRS, HT 12.2MTRS. LIES 019/199 DEGS WITH BOWS NNE. INTACT, UPRIGHT. IN GOOD CONDITION. (NETSURVEY, HI 1369). AMEND WK 48MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date May 8, 2013

Circumstances of loss

EX-ROS, EX-ALAGONIA. BUILT IN 1895 BY W HAMILTON & CO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY BIORN BIORNSTAD & CO. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSIN ENGINE OF 241 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINEY BY RANKIN & BLACKMORE, GREENOCK. PASSAGE THE CLYDE FOR ROUEN. TORPEDOED BY UC-47.

General Comments

INTACT, UPRIGHT, BOWS NNE

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FAQ

Where is the GRO wreck located?

The GRO wreck is located at coordinates 50 12.318 N,3 32.055 W.

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

The GRO lies at a depth of about 48 meters and is located at coordinates 50 12.318 N,3 32.055 W.

How deep is the seabed around the GRO?

The seabed around the GRO lies at approximately 60 meters deep.

When did the GRO sink?

The GRO sank on Aug 22, 1917.

When was the wreck of the GRO discovered?

The wreck of the GRO was discovered in 1917.

What country did the GRO belong to?

The GRO belonged to NO.

What cargo was the GRO carrying?

The GRO was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the GRO?

The GRO had a tonnage of 2667 tons.

What type of wreck is the GRO?

The GRO is classified as a steam ship.

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