James Groves Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
James groves Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 41.298 N,0 25.889 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.688300
  • Longitude: 0.431483
Wreck Depth 16.44 m
Water Depth 22 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name JAMES GROVES
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 63.4 m
Width 8.8 m
Draught 5.2
Sonar Length 65
Sonar Width 15
Shadow Height 5
Orientation 35
Tonnage 939
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 20, 1876
Bottom Texture 4/17,1,7,6
Original Detection Year 1977
Last Detection Year 2015
Original Source survey vessel
Last Amended Date Nov 25, 2015

Surveying Details

14.7.71 INS AS DW PA IN 504018N, 002700E. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NC 536. H4959/73 4.4.75 NOT FOUND. NOT CLOSELY LOOKED FOR. (HMS BEAGLE, HI 55/74). NCA. H4121/76 7.1.77 LOCATED IN 504116N, 002600E [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 17.4 IN GEN DEPTH 22MTRS. LENGTH 60MTRS. LIES 035/215 DEG. LOOKS LIKE A ROCK OUTCROP ON SONAR TRACE BUT IS DEFINITELY A WK FROM E/S TRACE. (HMS ENTERPRISE, 22.11.76). AMEND TO WK 17.4MTRS IN REVISED POSN. NE 536. HH100/351/07 8.10.93 WK, 12-14FT HIGH, LOCATED IN 504110N, 002602.5E [OGB] USING DECCA. (C MARTIN, TELECON 7.10.93). NCA. HH100/351/09 14.6.95 IDENTIFIED BY BELL, RECOVERED 16.3.93. (N BLAKE). SEP 2015/000083465 25.11.15 EXAM'D 29.06.15, WK SHOWN IN 5041.298N, 0025.889E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 16.44MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 21.5MTRS. LENGTH 65MTRS, WIDTH 15MTRS, HT 5MTRS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. (GARDLINE, HI 1476). AMEND DW 16.4MTRS IN REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

SANK AFTER COLLISION WITH 'VALE OF ARUNDAL'. THE VESSEL, AN IRON SCREW STEAMER, WAS BUILT BY WITHY OF HARTLEPOOL IN 11.1871. REGISTERED IN HARTLEPOOL. 98 IHP. TWO DECKS. OWNED BY GROVES, MCLEAN & CO. THE MASTERS WERE MR CLARK, THEN MR BARNES. (LLOYD'S REGISTER 1873-74).

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FAQ

Where is the JAMES GROVES wreck located?

The JAMES GROVES wreck is located at coordinates 50 41.298 N,0 25.889 E.

How deep is the JAMES GROVES and where exactly is it located?

The JAMES GROVES lies at a depth of about 16.44 meters and is located at coordinates 50 41.298 N,0 25.889 E.

How deep is the seabed around the JAMES GROVES?

The seabed around the JAMES GROVES lies at approximately 22 meters deep.

When did the JAMES GROVES sink?

The JAMES GROVES sank on Nov 20, 1876.

When was the wreck of the JAMES GROVES discovered?

The wreck of the JAMES GROVES was discovered in 1977.

What country did the JAMES GROVES belong to?

The JAMES GROVES belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the JAMES GROVES?

The JAMES GROVES had a tonnage of 939 tons.

What type of wreck is the JAMES GROVES?

The JAMES GROVES is classified as a steam ship.

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