Crown Point (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Crown point (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 55.249 N,7 43.971 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.920817
  • Longitude: -7.732850
Wreck Depth 110 m
Water Depth 127 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CROWN POINT (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 119.8 m
Width 15.5 m
Draught 8.5
Tonnage 4303
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods,minerals
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 6, 1917
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1972
Last Detection Year 1999
Original Source survey vessel
Last Amended Date Dec 6, 2012

Surveying Details

H4847/71 10.5.72 H4847/71 10.5.72 WK LOCATED IN 495512N, 074530W USING DECCA. STANDS 40FT HIGH IN GEN DEPTH 418FT. (RISDON BEAZLEY, ULRICH HARMS, 13.4.72, WK NO.51). CHART AS WK 110.0MTRS. BA 1598. 19.11.99 19.11.99 LARGE CONTACT LOCATED IN CENTRAL POSN 4955.249N, 0743.971W [WGD] USING DGPS. LYING N/S. VIDEO EQUIPMENT SHOWED RIVETTED UPRIGHT VESSEL WITH LARGE MOUND OF FINE SAND ON EITHER SIDE COVERING AREA 400X100FT. (TELECON BOB DAVIS, ECHOSCAN/G FURSE, 10.11.99). AMEND POSN TO 4955.214N, 0743.925W [OGB]. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE WHILE ON PASSAGE LONDON TO PHILADELPHIA. (LL WW2).

General Comments

SAND BUILD-UP ON EITHER SIDE COVERS AREA 400X100FT

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 49 55.249 N,7 43.971 W
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FAQ

Where is the CROWN POINT (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The CROWN POINT (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 49 55.249 N,7 43.971 W.

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

The CROWN POINT (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 110 meters and is located at coordinates 49 55.249 N,7 43.971 W.

How deep is the seabed around the CROWN POINT (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the CROWN POINT (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 127 meters deep.

When did the CROWN POINT (POSSIBLY) sink?

The CROWN POINT (POSSIBLY) sank on Feb 6, 1917.

When was the wreck of the CROWN POINT (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the CROWN POINT (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1972.

What country did the CROWN POINT (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The CROWN POINT (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the CROWN POINT (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The CROWN POINT (POSSIBLY) was carrying general and mixed goods,minerals.

What was the tonnage of the CROWN POINT (POSSIBLY)?

The CROWN POINT (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 4303 tons.

What type of wreck is the CROWN POINT (POSSIBLY)?

The CROWN POINT (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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