Crichtoun Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Crichtoun Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 34.074 N,2 1.027 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.567900
  • Longitude: 2.017117
Wreck Depth 17.82 m
Water Depth 23 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CRICHTOUN
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 71.6 m
Width 10.4 m
Draught 5.2
Sonar Length 74.6
Sonar Width 15.9
Shadow Height 4.3
Orientation 2
Tonnage 1097
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 19, 1945
Bottom Texture 4,1
Scour Dimensions 100.0,,002.8,005.0
Original Detection Year 1945
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source survey vessel
Surveying Details H01694/45 TORPEDOED 1945. (DSNE 2024/20/3/45). H01694/45 6.5.45 POSN 523400N, 020000E. CLEAR AT 47FT, FOUL AT 49FT. (FOIC YARMOUTH, 5.5.45). INS AS WK 7FMS 5FT(PA). - NM 2337/45. H01694/45 9.7.48 LOCATED IN 523404N, 020103E USING HSA. (HMS SHARPSHOOTER, 8.7.48). AMEND POSN & DELETE PA. - NM 1673/48. H3730/69 30.5.69 EXAM'D IN 523406N, 020113E [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 60FT IN GEN DEPTH 84FT. SEABED OF FLAT SAND. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 38/68). AMEND TO WK 10FMS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. H2233/71 18.3.70 REVERT TO SW 7FMS 5FT IN 523406N, 020113E. (HMS BULLDOG, 1969 & FOIC YARMOUTH, 1945). H2233/71 25.1.71 EXAM'D IN 523406N, 020100E [OGB] APPROX USING HIFIX. LEAST E/S DEPTH 15.8MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 25MTRS. NO SCOUR. LIES NNE TO SSW. (HMS EGERIA, HI 12/70). H4398/71 16.9.71 EXAM'D IN 523408N, 020102E [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. SWEPT CLEAR AT 15.2MTRS. LEAST DEPTH BY E/S 16.7MTRS IN 26.0MTRS. NO SCOUR. LIES N/S. ABOUT 250FT LONG. (HMS ENTERPRISE, 9.6.71). AMEND TO SW 8FMS 2FT. BR STD. HH090/616/01 24.10.94 EXAM'D 8.8.94 IN 523402.7N, 020108.2 [OGB] USING SYLEDIS [3 LOP]. SWEPT CLEAR 17.7, FOUL 18.0MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 17.9 IN GEN DEPTH 25MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 7.8MTRS. LENGTH 90MTRS, WIDTH 14MTRS. LIES 000/180 DEGS. BROKEN AMIDSHIPS. (GARDLINE, HI 616). AMEND TO SW 17.7MTRS. BR STD. SEP 2016/000091758 19.7.17 EXAM'D 20.12.16; IN 5234.074N, 0201.027E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 17.82MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 23MTRS, LENGTH 74.6MTRS, WIDTH 15.9MTRS, HEIGHT 4.3MTRS, ORIENTATION 002/182 DEGS. SCOUR LENGTH 100MTRS, WIDTH 15.9MTRS, 2.8MTRS DEEP, TOWARDS 005 DEGS. WRECK IS BROKEN AND PARTIALLY BURIED. (GARDLINE, HI 1494). AMEND DW 17.8MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Jul 19, 2017

Circumstances of loss

TORPEDOED BY E BOAT.

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FAQ

Where is the CRICHTOUN wreck located?

The CRICHTOUN wreck is located at coordinates 52 34.074 N,2 1.027 E.

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

The CRICHTOUN lies at a depth of about 17.82 meters and is located at coordinates 52 34.074 N,2 1.027 E.

How deep is the seabed around the CRICHTOUN?

The seabed around the CRICHTOUN lies at approximately 23 meters deep.

When did the CRICHTOUN sink?

The CRICHTOUN sank on Mar 19, 1945.

When was the wreck of the CRICHTOUN discovered?

The wreck of the CRICHTOUN was discovered in 1945.

What country did the CRICHTOUN belong to?

The CRICHTOUN belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the CRICHTOUN?

The CRICHTOUN had a tonnage of 1097 tons.

What type of wreck is the CRICHTOUN?

The CRICHTOUN is classified as a steam ship.

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