Gryfevale Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Gryfevale Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		21 0.622 N,17 4.152 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 21.010367
  • Longitude: -17.069200
Water Depth 2 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name GRYFEVALE
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 112.8 m
Width 15.9 m
Draught 5.3
Tonnage 4437
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo granular or powdery material
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 21, 1917
Original Detection Year 1920
Last Detection Year 2022
Original Source national HO/authority charts
Last Amended Date Mar 22, 2022

Surveying Details

H5027/20 15.7.20 H5027/20 15.7.20 WKS, MARIE & GRYFEVALE LIE IN 210200N, 170700W OR ABOUT 16M N FROM CAPE BLANCO, THE LATTER WITH THE FUNNEL & ONE MAST SHOWING ABOVE WATER. (PARIS NMS 1369 & 1371/20). - NM 1257/20. H8379/27 20.12.27 H8379/27 20.12.27 LETTER WRITTEN TO SPANISH HYDRO. H8379/27 29.2.29 H8379/27 29.2.29 VESSELS NO LONGER VISIBLE. CHART AS DW PA. NE 1230. H7856/50 6.3.51 H7856/50 6.3.51 ST IN 210100N, 170500W & DELETE DW (PA) CLOSE NW. (PARIS NM 46/040/50). - NM 460/51 H2942/60 25.5.67 H2942/60 25.5.67 ST SHOWN IN 210045N, 170409W [POE] ON SPANISH 549. BA 3251 & 3247. 20.4.66 20.4.66 SHOWN AS TWO ST ON BA 3251. H4718/70 16.4.75 H4718/70 16.4.75 NOT SHOWN ON SPANISH 548 [EDN 1974]. DELETED. BA 3251 & 3247. 14.1.77 14.1.77 SHOWN AS ST IN 210043N, 170400W STATED IN 1954. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1976, NO.07417). NCA. 12.5.77 12.5.77 ST SHOWN IN 210045N, 170500W ON US 51022 [EDN 1976].

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1906 WITH TRIPLE-EXPANSION ENGINES OF 374NHP BY GRANGEMOUTH & GREENOCK DKYD. CO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY BARR, CROMBIE & CO. PASSAGE MAURITIUS FOR GIBRALTA. WAS WRECKED AVOIDING A GERMAN SUBMARINE. (DODS)

General Comments

& WK OF SS MARIE

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 21 0.622 N,17 4.152 W
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FAQ

Where is the GRYFEVALE wreck located?

The GRYFEVALE wreck is located at coordinates 21 0.622 N,17 4.152 W.

How deep is the seabed around the GRYFEVALE?

The seabed around the GRYFEVALE lies at approximately 2 meters deep.

When did the GRYFEVALE sink?

The GRYFEVALE sank on Oct 21, 1917.

When was the wreck of the GRYFEVALE discovered?

The wreck of the GRYFEVALE was discovered in 1920.

What country did the GRYFEVALE belong to?

The GRYFEVALE belonged to GB.

What cargo was the GRYFEVALE carrying?

The GRYFEVALE was carrying granular or powdery material.

What was the tonnage of the GRYFEVALE?

The GRYFEVALE had a tonnage of 4437 tons.

What type of wreck is the GRYFEVALE?

The GRYFEVALE is classified as a steam ship.

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