Gruno Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Gruno Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 34 N,5 52.255 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.566667
  • Longitude: 5.870917
Wreck Depth 18.64 m
Water Depth 20 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name GRUNO
Type motor vessel
Flag NL
Tonnage 216
Cargo chemicals,salt
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 26, 1956
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1957
Last Detection Year 2025
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Aug 27, 2025

Surveying Details

H6066/56 4.10.56 DW IN 533400N, 054900E APPROX. (LLOYDS LIST). NCA. AWAIT GERMAN NM. NAVEAM 5897 ISSUED. H6066/56 8.1.57 NDW IN 533408N, 055218E. (NETH HYDRO). BR STD H6066/56 18.9.57 AMDENDED TO WK SW 12MTRS [6.5FMS], IN 533406N, 055218E. (HAGUE NM 158/2062/57). - NM 2240/57. 21.3.73 DECCA [CHAIN 9] RED G 16.94, GREEN D 41.52. (NETH WK RECORDS). NCA. 22.8.89 NOW WK SW 12MTRS, IN 533404N, 055221E. (NETH WK RECORDS, JAN'88 EDN, NO.M9 531). NE 1405. 13.10.05 SHOWN IN 5334.015N, 0552.253E [WGD] ON NETH 1633 [INT 1417] [OCT 05 EDN, CO-PRODUCTION]. NE 1633. 12.4.11 SHOWN AS SW 11.7MTRS [LAT] ON BA 1366 [EDN 2 DTD 23.12.10].

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FAQ

Where is the GRUNO wreck located?

The GRUNO wreck is located at coordinates 53 34 N,5 52.255 E.

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

The GRUNO lies at a depth of about 18.64 meters and is located at coordinates 53 34 N,5 52.255 E.

How deep is the seabed around the GRUNO?

The seabed around the GRUNO lies at approximately 20 meters deep.

When did the GRUNO sink?

The GRUNO sank on Sep 26, 1956.

When was the wreck of the GRUNO discovered?

The wreck of the GRUNO was discovered in 1957.

What country did the GRUNO belong to?

The GRUNO belonged to NL.

What cargo was the GRUNO carrying?

The GRUNO was carrying chemicals,salt.

What was the tonnage of the GRUNO?

The GRUNO had a tonnage of 216 tons.

What type of wreck is the GRUNO?

The GRUNO is classified as a motor vessel.

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