Upwey Grange Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Upwey grange Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 20 N,15 28 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.333333
  • Longitude: -15.466667
Water Depth 2700 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name UPWEY GRANGE
Type motor vessel
Flag GB
Length 131.4 m
Width 18.9 m
Draught 10.7
Tonnage 9130
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 8, 1940
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 1987
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Oct 11, 2004

Surveying Details

POSN GIVEN AS 550300N, 135300W. (LLOYDS & D.S.). SUNK APPROX 200MILES W OF ACHILL HEAD, COUNTY MAYO. (DODS). 10.8.87 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 542000N 152800W, CONFIRMED BY POSN OF ATTACK ACCORDING TO U-BOAT PATROL REPORT. (WW2SL & AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES). NCA.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1925 BY FAIRFIELD SB ENG CO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY HOULDER LINE. OIL ENGINE OF 1648NHP FOR 15 KNOTS. PASSGE BUENOS AIRES FOR LONDON. TORPEDOED BY U-37. 37 MEN LOST. (DODS & AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES).

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FAQ

Where is the UPWEY GRANGE wreck located?

The UPWEY GRANGE wreck is located at coordinates 54 20 N,15 28 W.

How deep is the seabed around the UPWEY GRANGE?

The seabed around the UPWEY GRANGE lies at approximately 2700 meters deep.

When did the UPWEY GRANGE sink?

The UPWEY GRANGE sank on Aug 8, 1940.

When was the wreck of the UPWEY GRANGE discovered?

The wreck of the UPWEY GRANGE was discovered in 1940.

What country did the UPWEY GRANGE belong to?

The UPWEY GRANGE belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the UPWEY GRANGE?

The UPWEY GRANGE had a tonnage of 9130 tons.

What type of wreck is the UPWEY GRANGE?

The UPWEY GRANGE is classified as a motor vessel.

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