Gronigen Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Gronigen Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 47.614 N,1 29.228 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.793567
  • Longitude: 1.487133
Wreck Depth 13.7 m
Water Depth 19 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name GRONIGEN
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 70.2 m
Width 10.4 m
Draught 4.2
Tonnage 988
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 23, 1915
Original Detection Year 1915
Last Detection Year 1959
Original Source unknown
Surveying Details H6444/16 H6444/16 (NO DATE) WK 45FT IN 514735N, 012920E, OR 1.5M N BY E FROM SUNK HD BUOY. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). BR STD. H3211/17 16.5.17 H3211/17 16.5.17 DISPERSAL CARRIED OUT. (TH). H1732/59 3.4.59 H1732/59 3.4.59 NOT LOCATED BY DRIFT SWEEP OR A/S SEARCH. DELETE. (ECES SWEEP REPORT 7.11.59). DELETE BR STD. H4399/71 4.5.79 H4399/71 4.5.79 POSN EXAMINED FROM 4 DIRECTIONS USING DCS3. NO INDICATION OF WK FOUND. EXISTENCE VERY DOUBTFUL. (SOISS, HI 51/77). NFA. 5.3.13 5.3.13 NOT LOCATED 12.2012 USING M/B. (NETSURVEY, HI 1398). NCA.
Last Amended Date May 25, 2010

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1902 BY SIR RAYLTON DIXON & CO LTD, MIDDLESBROUGH. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY GENERAL STEAM NAVIGATION CO LTD, LONDON. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 258 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE HARLINGEN FOR LONDON. STRUCK MINE LAID BY UC-6. ONE MAN LOST. (WW1SL & SIBI).

General Comments

DISPERSED

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FAQ

Where is the GRONIGEN wreck located?

The GRONIGEN wreck is located at coordinates 51 47.614 N,1 29.228 E.

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

The GRONIGEN lies at a depth of about 13.7 meters and is located at coordinates 51 47.614 N,1 29.228 E.

How deep is the seabed around the GRONIGEN?

The seabed around the GRONIGEN lies at approximately 19 meters deep.

When did the GRONIGEN sink?

The GRONIGEN sank on Sep 23, 1915.

When was the wreck of the GRONIGEN discovered?

The wreck of the GRONIGEN was discovered in 1915.

What country did the GRONIGEN belong to?

The GRONIGEN belonged to GB.

What cargo was the GRONIGEN carrying?

The GRONIGEN was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the GRONIGEN?

The GRONIGEN had a tonnage of 988 tons.

What type of wreck is the GRONIGEN?

The GRONIGEN is classified as a steam ship.

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