Gronland Wreck
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Wreck Category | dangerous wreck |
| Status | Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist |
|
Gronland Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM) |
51 7.052 N,1 20.264 E |
| Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees |
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| Wreck Depth | 0.6 m |
| Water Depth | 10 m |
| Water Level Effect | always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum | Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name | GRONLAND |
| Type | steam ship |
| Flag | DK |
| Tonnage | 1264 |
| Tonnage Type | gross |
| Cargo | coal |
| Conspic Visual | not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar | not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk | Jul 29, 1940 |
| Original Detection Year | 1940 |
| Last Detection Year | 1951 |
| Original Source | unknown |
| Last Amended Date | Apr 23, 2025 |
Circumstances of loss
EX DANISH VESSEL CAPTURED BY BRITAIN. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE BLYTH FOR PLYMOUTH. SUNK BY GERMAN AIRCRAFT IN THE OUTER HARBOUR AT DOVER. (R A LEE & SIBI).
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51 7.052 N,1 20.264 E
Gronland on Wreck Map
Gronland Wreck on Google Map
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