Crown Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Crown Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 18.008 N,4 18.573 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.300133
  • Longitude: -4.309550
Water Depth 8 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CROWN
Type trawler
Flag GB
Length 39.6 m
Width 6.8 m
Draught 3.5
Tonnage 266
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 6, 1906
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1969
Original Source other
Surveying Details 24.12.69 24.12.69 WRECKED AT BALLYFAYLE, NR MAUGHOLD HEAD. (IOM EXAMINER, A CORKILL). POSN 541800N, 041830W FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Aug 24, 2005

Circumstances of loss

BUILT 1906 BY EARLE'S SHIPBUILDING & ENGINEERING CO LTD, HULL. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY CROWN STEAM FISHING CO LTD, GRIMSBY. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE-EXPANSION ENGINE OF 79 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE FLEETWOOD FOR NORTH CHANNEL FISHING GROUNDS. STRANDED AND LOST. (SIBI, LL & A CORKILL).

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FAQ

Where is the CROWN wreck located?

The CROWN wreck is located at coordinates 54 18.008 N,4 18.573 W.

How deep is the seabed around the CROWN?

The seabed around the CROWN lies at approximately 8 meters deep.

When did the CROWN sink?

The CROWN sank on Nov 6, 1906.

When was the wreck of the CROWN discovered?

The wreck of the CROWN was discovered in 1969.

What country did the CROWN belong to?

The CROWN belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the CROWN?

The CROWN had a tonnage of 266 tons.

What type of wreck is the CROWN?

The CROWN is classified as a trawler.

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