Sir George Grey Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Sir george grey Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 28.815 N,3 5.164 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.480250
  • Longitude: -3.086067
Wreck Depth 2.9 m
Water Depth 3 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SIR GEORGE GREY
Type steam ship
Tonnage 49
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 2, 1873
Original Detection Year 1873
Last Detection Year 1975
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Last Amended Date May 10, 1977

Surveying Details

2.12.1873 DISPERSED BY BLASTING BY MDHB BETWEEN 2.12.1873 & 10.12.1873. IN POSN 532847N, 030505W. DEPTH 11FT BELOW LBD. (LIVERPOOL WK RECORDS). H4288/62 31.3.64 H4288/62 31.3.64 WK 1FM 5FT IN 532848N, 030505W. (K3500/2). LC 1951. 26.3.75 26.3.75 AMEND TO WK 2.9MTRS [LAT]. (K3500/10). NC 1951.

Circumstances of loss

SUNK IN CROSBY CHANNEL ABOUT 300YDS SE BY S FROM C5 RED BUOY IN CONSEQUENCE OF HER BOILER BURSTING.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 53 28.815 N,3 5.164 W
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FAQ

Where is the SIR GEORGE GREY wreck located?

The SIR GEORGE GREY wreck is located at coordinates 53 28.815 N,3 5.164 W.

How deep is the SIR GEORGE GREY and where exactly is it located?

The SIR GEORGE GREY lies at a depth of about 2.9 meters and is located at coordinates 53 28.815 N,3 5.164 W.

How deep is the seabed around the SIR GEORGE GREY?

The seabed around the SIR GEORGE GREY lies at approximately 3 meters deep.

When did the SIR GEORGE GREY sink?

The SIR GEORGE GREY sank on Dec 2, 1873.

When was the wreck of the SIR GEORGE GREY discovered?

The wreck of the SIR GEORGE GREY was discovered in 1873.

What was the tonnage of the SIR GEORGE GREY?

The SIR GEORGE GREY had a tonnage of 49 tons.

What type of wreck is the SIR GEORGE GREY?

The SIR GEORGE GREY is classified as a steam ship.

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