Chrysoberyl Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Chrysoberyl Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 31.727 N,1 52.389 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.528783
  • Longitude: 1.873150
Water Depth 32 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CHRYSOBERYL
Type sailing vessel
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 17, 1930
Original Detection Year 1930
Last Detection Year 1980
Original Source unknown
Surveying Details H2215/30 POSN 523142N, 015230E OR 1.5M E CORTON LTV. MASTER CONSIDERS KETCH STRUCK SOME LARGE SUBMERGED WK. SOUNDINGS BEFORE & AFTER CASUALTY 14 TO 15FMS. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). FOR FILING ONLY. NCA. H1942/80 2.9.80 NOTHING FOUND DURING INTENSIVE SEARCH AROUND THIS POSN. (HMS BULLDOG). AMENDED TO DEAD. NCA. SEP 2016/000091758 20.7.17 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET 2016-2017. (GARDLINE, HI 1494). NFA.
Last Amended Date Jul 20, 2017

Circumstances of loss

BUILT OF WOOD. STRUCK SUBMERGED OBJECT 3 TIMES & WAS HOLED.

General Comments

WOODEN HULL

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FAQ

Where is the CHRYSOBERYL wreck located?

The CHRYSOBERYL wreck is located at coordinates 52 31.727 N,1 52.389 E.

How deep is the seabed around the CHRYSOBERYL?

The seabed around the CHRYSOBERYL lies at approximately 32 meters deep.

When did the CHRYSOBERYL sink?

The CHRYSOBERYL sank on Jan 17, 1930.

When was the wreck of the CHRYSOBERYL discovered?

The wreck of the CHRYSOBERYL was discovered in 1930.

What type of wreck is the CHRYSOBERYL?

The CHRYSOBERYL is classified as a sailing vessel.

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