Crefeld Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Crefeld Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		15 36.957 N,39 28.86 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 15.615950
  • Longitude: 39.481000
Wreck Depth 10.7 m
Water Depth 19 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CREFELD
Sonar Length 120
Sonar Width 35
Orientation 90
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Bottom Texture Mud
Original Detection Year 1942
Last Detection Year 1999
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Last Amended Date Jul 26, 2013

Surveying Details

H01509/42 16.7.42 H01509/42 16.7.42 ST IN 153645N, 392840E. (MED HYDRO NOTE 3/42). - FNM 1324/42. H01509/42 17.1.52 H01509/42 17.1.52 WK IN 153659N, 392854E. 'REPD CLEARED TO 33FT'. (RIPPON-AFRICA LTD). NOW CHARTED AS DWP. - NM 110/52. H3891/60 6.3.61 H3891/60 6.3.61 PARTIALLY REMOVED. 500-700 TONS REMAIN. REPD 35FT CLEARANCE. SALVAGE TEMP DISCONTINUED. (PORT MANAGER MASSAWA). H4452/59 13.4.62 H4452/59 13.4.62 REPD CLEAR TO 35FT. (US NM 1606/62). BR STD. H1136/67 6.7.68 H1136/67 6.7.68 ONLY FOUL GROUND REMAINING. (HMS BARROSSA, MAY 1968). NCA. H1136/67 17.7.72 H1136/67 17.7.72 NOW CHARTED AS DWP 35FT (10.7MTRS). (HYDROGRAPHIC DEPT). - NM 1230/72. 7.12.83 7.12.83 NOW CHARTED AS DWP 10.7MTRS IN 153658N, 392851E [WGC]. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NC 460. HH472/400/02 15.12.94 HH472/400/02 15.12.94 POSN CONFIRMED. LEAST DEPTH NOT OBTAINED. (HMS HECLA, HN DTD 19.10.94). 18.12.98 18.12.98 NOW CHARTED AS DWP SW 10.7MTRS IN 1536.959N, 3928.856E [WGD]. NC 460. 15.12.99 15.12.99 SHOWN IN 1536.950N, 3928.850E [WGD] ON US 62121 [9TH EDN 1999]. NE 460. 26.7.13 26.7.13 [WGD] POSN: 1536.957N, 3928.860E. NE 460.

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL SUNK BY BOMBING.

General Comments

DIMENSIONS FROM CHART

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 15 36.957 N,39 28.86 E
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FAQ

Where is the CREFELD wreck located?

The CREFELD wreck is located at coordinates 15 36.957 N,39 28.86 E.

How deep is the CREFELD and where exactly is it located?

The CREFELD lies at a depth of about 10.7 meters and is located at coordinates 15 36.957 N,39 28.86 E.

How deep is the seabed around the CREFELD?

The seabed around the CREFELD lies at approximately 19 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the CREFELD discovered?

The wreck of the CREFELD was discovered in 1942.

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