Groenlo Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Groenlo Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 19.802 N,1 59.491 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.330033
  • Longitude: 1.991517
Wreck Depth 30.82 m
Water Depth 30 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name GROENLO
Type steam ship
Flag NL
Length 83.8 m
Width 12.5 m
Draught 5.8
Sonar Length 91.4
Sonar Width 34.1
Shadow Height 5.8
Orientation 87
Tonnage 1984
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 24, 1941
Bottom Texture 6,4
Scour Dimensions 030.7,,002.3,178.0
Original Detection Year 1941
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source unknown
Last Amended Date Sep 4, 2017

Surveying Details

H04100/41 6.1.42 INS AS NDW. - NM 30/42. H5371/51 25.3.59 EXAM'D 2.8.51. SWEPT CLEAR 54FT, FOUL 56FT. LEAST E/S 71FT, SEABED 105FT. WRECK LIES ON AN UNEVEN BOTTOM WITH DEPTHS OF 105FT TO THE SOUTH AND 118FT TO THE NORTH. 14FT SCOUR TO THE NORTH. (HMS SHARPSHOOTER, 16.10.51). AMEND TO WK 9FMS. BR STD. H4167/59 31.5.60 AMEND TO SW 9FMS. NC 1543. H1942/80 20.8.82 EXAM'D 10.2.82 IN 521946N, 015936E [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [3 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 29.2 IN GEN DEPTH 30MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 10MTRS. HYDROSEARCH VERTICAL HT 9.1MTRS. LENGTH 104MTRS, BEAM 8.9MTRS. LIES 084/264 DEGS IN DEEP SCOUR. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 11). AMEND TO WK 20.9MTRS. BR STD. HH242/550/07 16.1.97 LOCATED IN 521950.6N, 015935.6E [EUR] USING HIFIX/6. (HNLMS DELFZYL, HN DTD 11.12.96). NCA. SEP 2017/000091759 4.9.17 EXAM'D 17.12.16; IN 5219.802N, 0159.491E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 30.82MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 30MTRS, LENGTH 91.40MTRS, WIDTH 34.10MTRS, HEIGHT 5.80MTRS, ORIENTATION 087/267DEGS. SCOUR LENGTH 30.77MTRS, 2.31MTRS DEEP, TOWARDS 087DEGS. WRECK IS DEGRADED AND PARTIALLY BURIED. (GARDLINE, HI 1495). AMEND DW 30.5MTRS IN REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1926 BY N V BOELE'S, BOLNES. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY N V STOOMV. MAATS 'NORDZEE'. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 209HP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY N V BOELE'S SCHPS. & MACHFB, BOLNES. PASSAGE HARTLEPOOL FOR LONDON. CARGO COAL. TORPEDOED BY E-BOAT. ELEVEN LOST.

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FAQ

Where is the GROENLO wreck located?

The GROENLO wreck is located at coordinates 52 19.802 N,1 59.491 E.

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

The GROENLO lies at a depth of about 30.82 meters and is located at coordinates 52 19.802 N,1 59.491 E.

How deep is the seabed around the GROENLO?

The seabed around the GROENLO lies at approximately 30 meters deep.

When did the GROENLO sink?

The GROENLO sank on Nov 24, 1941.

When was the wreck of the GROENLO discovered?

The wreck of the GROENLO was discovered in 1941.

What country did the GROENLO belong to?

The GROENLO belonged to NL.

What cargo was the GROENLO carrying?

The GROENLO was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the GROENLO?

The GROENLO had a tonnage of 1984 tons.

What type of wreck is the GROENLO?

The GROENLO is classified as a steam ship.

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