Criton Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status existence doubtful
Criton Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		9 3.1 N,13 37.4 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 9.051667
  • Longitude: -13.623333
Water Depth 20 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CRITON
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 121.9 m
Width 16.2 m
Draught 7.6
Tonnage 4564
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 20, 1941
Original Detection Year 1942
Last Detection Year 2004
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details H02774/41 28.5.42 H02774/41 28.5.42 VESSEL SUNK IN 090700N, 133700W IN 10FMS. 2 MASTS & CROSSTREES VISIBLE. (SO (I) FREETOWN, 29.4.42). INS DW (MASTS) PA. - NM 1116/42. H02774/41 5.6.42 H02774/41 5.6.42 WK OF CARGO STEAMER IN 090400N, 133900W APPROX. 2 MASTS & CROSSTREES VISIBLE, SHOWING 30FT ABOVE WATER. GEN DEPTH BY E/S 10.5FMS. POSN FIXED BY SUN & MERIDIAN ALTITUDE. (HMS ROCKROSE, HN 17.4.42). RETAIN AS CHARTED. NCA. H3713/47 10.6.47 H3713/47 10.6.47 MASTER OF MV DEIDO REPORTS WK OF FAIRLY LARGE STEAMER IN 090300N, 133730W. 2 MASTS SHOWING. CONFIRMED TO BE WK OF SS CRITON, PREVIOUSLY CHARTED AS DW PA 4M NORTH IN 090700N, 133700W. (RNO FREETOWN, 10,21.5.47; SHIPPING MASTER TAKORADI, 25.5.47; NSHQ, 29.5.47; ELDER DEMPSTER LINES LTD, 24.5.47; LLOYDS, 6.6.47; SIERRA LEONE NM 3/47). AMEND TO DW (MASTS) IN 090300N, 133730W. - NM 1432/47. H2994/71 16.7.73 H2994/71 16.7.73 WK STILL SHOWN IN 090700N, 133700W ON GER 834 [1973 EDN]. NCA. 28.3.89 28.3.89 SHOWN AS ST IN 090300N, 133800W ON FR 5979 [1954 EDN]. NCA. 26.3.91 26.3.91 SHOWN AS DW (MASTS) IN 090300N, 133800W ON US 51600. SHOWN AS ST IN 090306N, 133724W ON FR 5941 [MAR'53 EDN CORRRECT TO 0931-1987]. CHART AS DW (MASTS) IN 090306N, 133724W ON BA CHARTS. 26.3.91 26.3.91 INS DW (MASTS) IN 090306N, 133724W ON NC 612. HH426/400/03 16.4.04 HH426/400/03 16.4.04 NOT LOCATED BY E/S DURING CLOSE SEARCH POSITIONED BY GPS. NO MASTS VISIBLE WITHIN 10 MILE VISUAL RANGE. NOT KNOWN OF BY LOCAL FISHERMEN. (S VOLETTI, EMAIL DTD 14.4.04). AMEND DW ED. - NM 2434/04.
Last Amended Date Aug 21, 2019

Circumstances of loss

EX-FRENCH VESSEL BUILT IN 1927. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY MINISTRY OF WAR TRANSPORT (SIR R ROPER & CO). PASSAGE PEPEL FOR BELFAST FOR BRITISH REGISTRATION. WAS SUNK BY GUNFIRE FROM VICHY FRENCH CRUISER AFTER STRAGGLING FROM CONVOY. (DODS, LL WW2).

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FAQ

Where is the CRITON wreck located?

The CRITON wreck is located at coordinates 9 3.1 N,13 37.4 W.

How deep is the seabed around the CRITON?

The seabed around the CRITON lies at approximately 20 meters deep.

When did the CRITON sink?

The CRITON sank on Jun 20, 1941.

When was the wreck of the CRITON discovered?

The wreck of the CRITON was discovered in 1942.

What country did the CRITON belong to?

The CRITON belonged to GB.

What cargo was the CRITON carrying?

The CRITON was carrying ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore.

What was the tonnage of the CRITON?

The CRITON had a tonnage of 4564 tons.

What type of wreck is the CRITON?

The CRITON is classified as a steam ship.

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