Cranford (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Cranford (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 49.39 N,1 4.599 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.823167
  • Longitude: -1.076650
Wreck Depth 42 m
Water Depth 48 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CRANFORD (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 89.3 m
Width 11.4 m
Draught 5.7
Sonar Length 88
Sonar Width 20
Shadow Height 4.9
Orientation 175
Tonnage 2293
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods,metal: concentrate and products,non-ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,armament
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 13, 1910
Scour Dimensions ,,000.6,
Original Detection Year 1988
Original Source survey vessel
Surveying Details H6330/87 15.7.88 H6330/87 15.7.88 WK 42.6 IN GEN DEPTH 47.9MTRS, IN 544923N, 010430W [OGB]. (GARDLINE SURVEYS, TELEX 19.6.88, HI 414A). NCA YET. H6330/87 14.11.88 H6330/87 14.11.88 EXAM'D 3.6.88 USING TRISPONDER [7 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 42.6 IN GEN DEPTH 47.9MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 48.5MTRS. DCS3 HT 4.9MTRS, LENGTH 88MTRS, BEAM 20MTRS. LIES 175/335 DEG, APPARENTLY BROKEN UP AND PARTIALLY BURIED. AN ISOLATED PIECE OF WRECKAGE WAS LOCATED 40MTRS N OF MAIN WK. (GARDLINE SURVEYS, HI 414A). BR STD. 8.5.07 8.5.07 THIS COULD BE CRANFORD. (R YOUNG, EMAIL). NCA.
Last Amended Date Apr 16, 2002

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 188 BY W GREY & CO, WEST HARTLEPOOL. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY LONDON & NORTHERN SS CO (PYMAN BROS, MANAGER). TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 240NHP FOR 9 KNOTS, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE THE TYNE FOR POZZUOLI. CARGO OF GUN MOUNTINGS, MACHINERY, STEEL BILLETS, LEAD INGOTS AND GENERAL. DISTRESS SIGNALS SEEN OFF HARTLEPOOL DURING THE NIGHT OF 12/13 OCTOBER WITH A FULL HURRICANE BLOWING. WRECKAGE AND SOME BODIES WASHED ASHORE OVER THE FOLLOWING FEW DAYS. (SIBI).

General Comments

BROKEN UP AND PARTIALLY BURIED

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 54 49.39 N,1 4.599 W
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FAQ

Where is the CRANFORD (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The CRANFORD (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 54 49.39 N,1 4.599 W.

How deep is the CRANFORD (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The CRANFORD (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 42 meters and is located at coordinates 54 49.39 N,1 4.599 W.

How deep is the seabed around the CRANFORD (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the CRANFORD (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 48 meters deep.

When did the CRANFORD (POSSIBLY) sink?

The CRANFORD (POSSIBLY) sank on Oct 13, 1910.

When was the wreck of the CRANFORD (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the CRANFORD (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1988.

What country did the CRANFORD (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The CRANFORD (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the CRANFORD (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The CRANFORD (POSSIBLY) was carrying general and mixed goods,metal: concentrate and products,non-ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,armament.

What was the tonnage of the CRANFORD (POSSIBLY)?

The CRANFORD (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 2293 tons.

What type of wreck is the CRANFORD (POSSIBLY)?

The CRANFORD (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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