Urmstone Grange Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category distributed remains of wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Urmstone grange Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		58 55.641 N,3 18.893 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 58.927350
  • Longitude: -3.314883
Water Depth 6 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name URMSTONE GRANGE
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 103.6 m
Tonnage 3423
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 22, 1914
Original Detection Year 1914
Last Detection Year 2010
Original Source national HO/authority charts
Last Amended Date Jun 17, 2025

Surveying Details

H3875/26 FOUR DWPS SHOWN IN BURRA SOUND ON 2568, 2180. THE LEGEND 'CHANNEL BLOCKED BY WRECKS' APPEARS ON WRECK CHARTS. H1094/56 27.2.56 DOCKETS RE SALVAGE. TRACINGS SUPPLIED. 6.4.56 BLOCKSHIP DETAILS SHOWN ON C 8009/1-9EB. URMSTONE GRANGE IN 585540N, 031848W. ALSO ON E5835/1-5 03, E5560/1-5 03. H2515/56 13.4.56 REQUEST TO SALVAGE PROPELLER FROM URMSTONE GRANGE. (DOCKET CP53213/56). H2515/56 11.12.56 FURTHER REQUEST RE WRECK IN BURRA SOUND. (CP63872/56). H2515/56 15.8.62 URMSTONE GRANGE DISPERSED BY EXPLOSIVES. WRECK COMPLETELY SCATTERED AND SPREAD OVER THE SEABED. MINIMUM DEPTH OF 9FT OVER HIGHEST POINT OF WRECKAGE. FURTHER SURVEY RECOMMENDED WHEN SPRING TIDE MAY HAVE FURTHER SPREAD WRECKAGE. (BOMB AND MINE DISPOSAL OFFICER, SCOTTISH COMMAND, JULY 1962). 24.2.75 WK NO LONGER SHOWN ON CHARTS. DETAILS SHOWN ON COPY OF CHART 35 IN FOLIO 32 - ARCHIVES. 3.4.97 POSITION FOR FILING ONLY. 5.11.10 NOT LOCATED BY M/B. (FATHOMS LTD, SCAPA SURVEY, POST SDC REPROCESSING). AMEND DEAD. NCA. SEP 2022/000015366 20.4.22 EXAM'D BY BDC IN 2022. NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET 2019. (ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL SURVEY,12.10.2019,H525). NFA RSDRA2025000126343 17.6.25 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET [2023]. (ORKNEY ISLAND COUNCIL, M/B SURVEY, DTD 2023). NFA.

Circumstances of loss

SUNK AS A BLOCKSHIP.

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FAQ

Where is the URMSTONE GRANGE wreck located?

The URMSTONE GRANGE wreck is located at coordinates 58 55.641 N,3 18.893 W.

How deep is the seabed around the URMSTONE GRANGE?

The seabed around the URMSTONE GRANGE lies at approximately 6 meters deep.

When did the URMSTONE GRANGE sink?

The URMSTONE GRANGE sank on Sep 22, 1914.

When was the wreck of the URMSTONE GRANGE discovered?

The wreck of the URMSTONE GRANGE was discovered in 1914.

What country did the URMSTONE GRANGE belong to?

The URMSTONE GRANGE belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the URMSTONE GRANGE?

The URMSTONE GRANGE had a tonnage of 3423 tons.

What type of wreck is the URMSTONE GRANGE?

The URMSTONE GRANGE is classified as a steam ship.

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