Groeswen (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Groeswen (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 53.16 N,1 37.747 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.886000
  • Longitude: 1.629117
Wreck Depth 14.2 m
Water Depth 22 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name GROESWEN (PROBABLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 103.9 m
Width 14.3 m
Draught 7.9
Sonar Length 107
Sonar Width 18
Shadow Height 7.8
Orientation 21
Tonnage 3570
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 27, 1917
Bottom Texture 4,6
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Surveying Details SANK 3M NE HALF E FROM SUNK LTV. (WW1SL). H7366/17 WK [OLD SYMBOL] IN 515400N, 013830E APPROX. - FNM 78/18. 10.10.23 AMENDED TO DW. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED) BA 1406. H335/31 16.1.31 NOW CHARTED AS DW PA. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED) BE 1610. H7972/34 5.1.35 DELETE. (HMS KELLET) DELETE. - NM ACTION. H4358/74 2.10.74 WK LOCATED IN 515312N, 013750E. LEAST E/S DEPTH 15.3MTRS. (HMS EGERIA, SIGNAL DTD 2.10.74). NCA YET. H4358/74 15.10.74 EXAM'D IN 515312N, 013750E [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 15.3 [LAT]. (HMS EGERIA, HN DTD 4.10.74). - NM 2032/74. H4358/74 22.11.74 EXAM'D 11.7.74 IN 515312N, 013750E [EUR] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 15.3 IN GEN DEPTH 22.6MTRS. LENGTH 72MTRS. (HMS EGERIA, HI 19/74). AMEND POSN TO 515307N, 013751.5E [OGB]. BR STD. H4139/76 14.1.77 EXAM'D 6.8.76 IN 515309.6N, 013749.8E [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. SWEPT CLEAR AT 13, FOUL AT 13.5MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 14.3 IN GEN DEPTH 21.7MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 22.4MTRS. LARGE WK, 110 X 25MTRS. LYING NNE/SSW. SEEMS INTACT WITH NE END LEVEL WITH SEABED AND POSSIBLY BURIED. SLIGHT SCOUR AT SW END. (HMS BEAGLE, HI 31/76). BR STD. HH090/667/01 19.12.95 EXAM'D 30.7.95 IN 515309.76N, 013744.59E [WGD] USING DGPS. SWEPT CLEAR 14.2, FOUL 14.6MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 15.1 IN GEN DEPTH 22.5MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 7.1MTRS. LENGTH 115MTRS, WIDTH 30MTRS. LIES 018/198 DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. SEMI BURIED AND DISINTEGRATING. BOWS APPEAR TO BE SEPARATED FROM THE MAIN BODY OF THE WK. (OCEONICS, HI 667). BR STD. SEP 2015/000083463 17.7.16 EXAM'D 19.4.16 IN 5153.160N, 0137.747E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 14.2MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 22MTRS. LENGTH 107MTRS, WIDTH 18MTRS, HT 7.8MTRS, ORIENTATION 021/201. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. WK IS IN SEVERE STATE OF COLLAPSE, APPEARS TO BE LYING IN ITS SIDE DUE TO PRESENCE OF THE DEBRIS ON EASTERN SIDE OF WK. (MMT, HI 1474). AMEND TO DW 14.2MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Jul 17, 2016

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1900 BY J READHEAD & SONS, S SHIELDS. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY W & C T JONES SS CO LTD. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 293HP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE HULL FOR SPEZIA. CARGO COAL. STRUCK MINE LAID BY UC-11. (WW1SL & SIBI).

General Comments

Wk well collapsed

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 53.16 N,1 37.747 E
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FAQ

Where is the GROESWEN (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The GROESWEN (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 51 53.16 N,1 37.747 E.

How deep is the GROESWEN (PROBABLY) and where exactly is it located?

The GROESWEN (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 14.2 meters and is located at coordinates 51 53.16 N,1 37.747 E.

How deep is the seabed around the GROESWEN (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the GROESWEN (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 22 meters deep.

When did the GROESWEN (PROBABLY) sink?

The GROESWEN (PROBABLY) sank on Nov 27, 1917.

When was the wreck of the GROESWEN (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the GROESWEN (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1917.

What country did the GROESWEN (PROBABLY) belong to?

The GROESWEN (PROBABLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the GROESWEN (PROBABLY) carrying?

The GROESWEN (PROBABLY) was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the GROESWEN (PROBABLY)?

The GROESWEN (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 3570 tons.

What type of wreck is the GROESWEN (PROBABLY)?

The GROESWEN (PROBABLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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