Cranfield Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Cranfield Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		8 26.1 N,76 41.94 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 8.435000
  • Longitude: 76.699000
Water Depth 60 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CRANFIELD
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 125.6 m
Width 15.8 m
Draught 7.6
Tonnage 5030
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 23, 1942
Original Detection Year 1942
Original Source other
Surveying Details SANK OFF THE W COAST OF INDIA. SURVIVORS LANDED ON THE COAST OF TRAVANCORE. (DODS). POSN 082600N, 764200E FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Dec 4, 2006

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1919 BY WILLIAM PICKERGILL AND SONS LTD, SUNDERLAND. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE BRITISH INDIA STEAM NAVIGATION CO. LAID DOWN IN 6.19 AS WAR VERBENA AND COMPLETED IN 9.19. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGING OF 571NHP FOR 10.5 KNOTS. PASSAGE CALCUTTA FOR SUEZ. (WARTIME STD SHIPS VOL 3 & DODS).

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FAQ

Where is the CRANFIELD wreck located?

The CRANFIELD wreck is located at coordinates 8 26.1 N,76 41.94 E.

How deep is the seabed around the CRANFIELD?

The seabed around the CRANFIELD lies at approximately 60 meters deep.

When did the CRANFIELD sink?

The CRANFIELD sank on Nov 23, 1942.

When was the wreck of the CRANFIELD discovered?

The wreck of the CRANFIELD was discovered in 1942.

What country did the CRANFIELD belong to?

The CRANFIELD belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the CRANFIELD?

The CRANFIELD had a tonnage of 5030 tons.

What type of wreck is the CRANFIELD?

The CRANFIELD is classified as a steam ship.

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