Hms Grenade Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Hms grenade Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 3.15 N,2 21.32 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.052500
  • Longitude: 2.355333
Wreck Depth -1.5 m
Water Depth 0 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS GRENADE
Type destroyer
Flag GB
Length 95.1 m
Width 10.1 m
Orientation 90
Tonnage 1335
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1954
Last Detection Year 2025
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Last Amended Date May 9, 2025

Surveying Details

H6668/54 9.11.54 INS DWP IN 510312N, 022124E [EUR]. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). - NM 2513/54. H6668/54 29.9.59 BOWS 300.5DEGS, 2540FT, STERN 303DEGS, 2370FT FROM DUNKERQUE LT [510300N, 022155E APPROX]. (PARIS NM 36/14/54). 28.10.88 NOW SHOWN AS ST DRIES 1.5MTRS ON FRENCH 7057 [1987 EDN]. NAME GIVEN. LOCATED VISUALLY IN 1987. CERTAIN DEBRIS STILL EXISTS ALONG THE THE QUAY. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1987 NO.21612132). NE 1350. 13.3.03 SHOWN IN 5103.150N, 0221.320E [WGD] ON FRENCH 7057 [INT 1482] [2002 EDN, LARGEST SCALE ADOPTION]. NE 1350.

Circumstances of loss

SUNK BY AIR ATTACK AT DUNKIRK. (SRN & FRENCH WK RECORDS).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 3.15 N,2 21.32 E
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FAQ

Where is the HMS GRENADE wreck located?

The HMS GRENADE wreck is located at coordinates 51 3.15 N,2 21.32 E.

How deep is the HMS GRENADE and where exactly is it located?

The HMS GRENADE lies at a depth of about -1.5 meters and is located at coordinates 51 3.15 N,2 21.32 E.

When was the wreck of the HMS GRENADE discovered?

The wreck of the HMS GRENADE was discovered in 1954.

What country did the HMS GRENADE belong to?

The HMS GRENADE belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS GRENADE?

The HMS GRENADE had a tonnage of 1335 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS GRENADE?

The HMS GRENADE is classified as a destroyer.

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