Crown Of India (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Crown of india (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 50.88 N,6 18.123 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.848000
  • Longitude: -6.302050
Wreck Depth 90 m
Water Depth 94 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CROWN OF INDIA (POSSIBLY)
Type sailing vessel
Flag GB
Length 84.3 m
Width 12.3 m
Draught 7.3
Sonar Length 73
Sonar Width 30
Shadow Height 4.5
Orientation 90
Tonnage 2034
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 12, 1915
Scour Dimensions 0000.0,,000.0,
Original Detection Year 1915
Last Detection Year 1991
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Last Amended Date Dec 12, 1991

Surveying Details

SUNK 70 MILES WSW FROM ST ANNS HEAD. (WW1SL). SUNK IN 505500N, 063500W, APPROX. (LLOYDS WAR LOSSES). H2979/74 23.9.77 WK REPORTED IN 504959N, 063647W USING DECCA. (E. GILES, 16.5.77). 1.10.79 CHART AS NDW IN 504959N, 063647W. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). - NC 1178. HH6346/87/2 12.12.91 NOTHING FOUND IN CHARTED POSN DURING AREA SONAR SEARCH. BUT A WK WAS LOCATED AND EXAM'D 10.7.91 IN 505053N, 061808W [WGD] USING HYPERFIX. LEAST E/S DEPTH 90 IN GEN DEPTH 94MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 4.5MTRS, LENGTH 73MTRS, WIDTH 30MTRS. LIES E/W, BROKEN UP AND SPREAD OVER LARGE AREA WITH SHOALEST DEPTH NEAR ITS SOUTHERN EDGE. (HMS FAWN, HI 429). INS WK 90MTRS BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1885 BY RAMAGE & FERGUSON, LEITH. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY J JOYCE & CO, LIVERPOOL. PASSAGE BARRY FOR PERNAMBUCO. CAPTURED BY GERMAN SUBMARINE AND SUNK BY GUNFIRE. (WW1SL & SIBI).

General Comments

BROKEN UP & SPREAD AROUND

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 50 50.88 N,6 18.123 W
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FAQ

Where is the CROWN OF INDIA (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The CROWN OF INDIA (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 50 50.88 N,6 18.123 W.

How deep is the CROWN OF INDIA (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The CROWN OF INDIA (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 90 meters and is located at coordinates 50 50.88 N,6 18.123 W.

How deep is the seabed around the CROWN OF INDIA (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the CROWN OF INDIA (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 94 meters deep.

When did the CROWN OF INDIA (POSSIBLY) sink?

The CROWN OF INDIA (POSSIBLY) sank on Jun 12, 1915.

When was the wreck of the CROWN OF INDIA (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the CROWN OF INDIA (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1915.

What country did the CROWN OF INDIA (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The CROWN OF INDIA (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the CROWN OF INDIA (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The CROWN OF INDIA (POSSIBLY) was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the CROWN OF INDIA (POSSIBLY)?

The CROWN OF INDIA (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 2034 tons.

What type of wreck is the CROWN OF INDIA (POSSIBLY)?

The CROWN OF INDIA (POSSIBLY) is classified as a sailing vessel.

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