Cross Sands Wreck

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Cross sands Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 38.326 N,1 57.389 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.638767
  • Longitude: 1.956483
Water Depth 23 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CROSS SANDS
Type Light
Flag GB
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 28, 1941
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 1960
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Jul 13, 2007

Surveying Details

H0627/40 7.11.41 CROSS SANDS LT FLOAT REPORTED MISSING. (FOIC YARMOUTH, 28.6.41). INS AS NDWPA (BA 153 ONLY) & - FNM 2384/41. H0627/40 17.10.51 FOUND IN 523810N, 015730E LYING ALMOST DIRECTLY UNDERNEATH THE PRESENT POSN OF THE CROSS SANDS LTV. FULL INVESTIGATION WAS NOT POSSIBLE WITH THE LT V IN ITS PRESENT POSN. (HMS SHARPSHOOTER, 16.10.51). H4852/74 30.12.74 NOT FOUND IN JULY 1974 DURING SONAR SEARCH. SMALL SANDWAVES IN THE AREA. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 109/74). AMEND FOUL. BR STD. H1942/80 7.9.82 NOTHING FOUND DURING INTENSIVE HYDROSEARCH EXAMINATION OF AREA. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 11). AMEND DEAD. BR STD. SEP 2014/000101130 2.1.15 NOT LOCATED 2014 USING M/B & MAGNETOMETER. (GARDLINE GEOSURVEY, HI 1428). NCA.

Circumstances of loss

SUNK AT MOORINGS POSSIBLY BY ENEMY ACTION. (UNMANNED). (AUTHORITY NOT STATED).

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FAQ

Where is the CROSS SANDS wreck located?

The CROSS SANDS wreck is located at coordinates 52 38.326 N,1 57.389 E.

How deep is the seabed around the CROSS SANDS?

The seabed around the CROSS SANDS lies at approximately 23 meters deep.

When did the CROSS SANDS sink?

The CROSS SANDS sank on Jun 28, 1941.

When was the wreck of the CROSS SANDS discovered?

The wreck of the CROSS SANDS was discovered in 1940.

What country did the CROSS SANDS belong to?

The CROSS SANDS belonged to GB.

What type of wreck is the CROSS SANDS?

The CROSS SANDS is classified as a light.

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