Cronshagen Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Cronshagen Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 29.306 N,12 41.843 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.488433
  • Longitude: 12.697383
Wreck Depth 11.8 m
Water Depth 12 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Sea Level
Name CRONSHAGEN
Type steam ship
Flag DE
Length 79.6 m
Width 11.6 m
Draught 5.2
Tonnage 1787
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 24, 1940
Original Detection Year 1945
Last Detection Year 2025
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Last Amended Date Sep 21, 2025

Surveying Details

H2628/45 7.6.45 WK 9.2MTRS [5FMS] IN 552920N, 124206E. (DANISH NM 1387/42). - NM 1541/45. 19.7.68 SHOWN IN 552920N, 124155E [EUR] ON DANISH 133. NC 2115. 15.1.91 SHOWN IN 552922N, 124155E [EUR] ON DANISH 133 [AUG'89 EDN]. NE 2595. SEP 2015/000312367 14.1.16 SHOWN AS WK 11.8MTRS IN 5529.306N, 1241.843E [WGD] ON DANISH 132 [ED 23 CORR TO 18/12/15]. AMEND TO DW 11.8MTRS IN REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT 1904 BY AG NEPTUN OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY HEINRICH F.C. ARP. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINES 149NHP. STRUCK A MINE & SANK NEAR DROGDEN. (DODS).

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FAQ

Where is the CRONSHAGEN wreck located?

The CRONSHAGEN wreck is located at coordinates 55 29.306 N,12 41.843 E.

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

The CRONSHAGEN lies at a depth of about 11.8 meters and is located at coordinates 55 29.306 N,12 41.843 E.

How deep is the seabed around the CRONSHAGEN?

The seabed around the CRONSHAGEN lies at approximately 12 meters deep.

When did the CRONSHAGEN sink?

The CRONSHAGEN sank on Apr 24, 1940.

When was the wreck of the CRONSHAGEN discovered?

The wreck of the CRONSHAGEN was discovered in 1945.

What country did the CRONSHAGEN belong to?

The CRONSHAGEN belonged to DE.

What was the tonnage of the CRONSHAGEN?

The CRONSHAGEN had a tonnage of 1787 tons.

What type of wreck is the CRONSHAGEN?

The CRONSHAGEN is classified as a steam ship.

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