British Crown Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status lifted
British crown Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		24 56.817 N,51 35.9 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 24.946950
  • Longitude: 51.598333
Water Depth 8 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BRITISH CROWN
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 195.9 m
Width 24.7 m
Draught 13.5
Tonnage 18545
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo oil
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 20, 1966
Bottom Texture Mud
Original Detection Year 1966
Last Detection Year 1977
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Last Amended Date Dec 14, 2009

Surveying Details

H3267/66 4.10.66 H3267/66 4.10.66 ST IN 245242N, 513224E. (QATAR PETROLEUM CO., LTR DTD 26.9.66). - NM 1852/66. H8176/68 20.12.68 H8176/68 20.12.68 AMENDED TO STF (CONSPIC) IN 245232N, 513226E. (HMS VIDAL HN 27/68). - NM 106/69. 26.4.76 26.4.76 NOW IN 245228N, 513224E [NAG]. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NE 3787. H2440/77 31.8.77 H2440/77 31.8.77 WK REMOVED. (BRITISH RESPECT HN DTD 11.8.77). DELETE. - NM 2124/77. H2440/77 9.7.80 H2440/77 9.7.80 STF, HULK, NOW IN 245649N, 513554E. DISMANTLING OF VESSEL TO START JUNE '80 & SHOULD BE COMPLETED BY END OF 1980. (HARBOUR MASTER, UMM SAID, 21.5.80). - NM BLOCK. H2440/77 12.3.81 H2440/77 12.3.81 WRECK IS BEING REMOVED. (LTR DTD 8.3.81). AMENDED TO LIFT. DELETE. NE 3787.

Circumstances of loss

25.10.66 BUILT IN 1952 BY CAMMELL LAIRD & CO. LTD, BIRKENHEAD. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY BP TANKER CO. LTD. CAUGHT FIRE IN HER ENGINE ROOM & EXPLODED AT UMM SAID, TOWED FROM HER LOADING BERTH THE NEXT DAY & BEACHED 2M AWAY. 18 CREW MEMBERS & A MOORING SUPERVISOR WERE KILLED. FIRE FINALLY EXTINGUISHED 25.10.66. (MSD)

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FAQ

Where is the BRITISH CROWN wreck located?

The BRITISH CROWN wreck is located at coordinates 24 56.817 N,51 35.9 E.

How deep is the seabed around the BRITISH CROWN?

The seabed around the BRITISH CROWN lies at approximately 8 meters deep.

When did the BRITISH CROWN sink?

The BRITISH CROWN sank on Aug 20, 1966.

When was the wreck of the BRITISH CROWN discovered?

The wreck of the BRITISH CROWN was discovered in 1966.

What country did the BRITISH CROWN belong to?

The BRITISH CROWN belonged to GB.

What cargo was the BRITISH CROWN carrying?

The BRITISH CROWN was carrying oil.

What was the tonnage of the BRITISH CROWN?

The BRITISH CROWN had a tonnage of 18545 tons.

What type of wreck is the BRITISH CROWN?

The BRITISH CROWN is classified as a steam ship.

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