Croxteth Hall Wreck
| Field |
Value |
| Obstruction Category |
foul ground |
Croxteth hall Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
|
51 21.451 N,2 59.322 E |
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
|
- Latitude: 51.357517
- Longitude: 2.988700
|
| Water Depth |
9 m
|
| Water Level Effect |
always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum |
Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name |
CROXTETH HALL |
|
Type
|
steam ship
|
| Flag |
GB |
| Length |
111.9 m |
| Width |
14.6 m |
| Draught |
8.2 |
| Tonnage |
4243 |
| Tonnage Type |
gross |
| Cargo |
natural fibres and materials in general: unprocessed and products
|
| Conspic Visual |
not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar |
not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk |
Feb 27, 1929
|
| Original Detection Year |
1929 |
| Last Detection Year |
2025 |
| Original Source |
national HO/authority notice to mariners |
| Last Amended Date |
Sep 29, 2025 |
Surveying Details
H1419/29 2.3.29 DW IN 512138N, 025915E, WITH W CONL BUOY, GPFL(2)G 150MTRS N. (OSTENDE NM 28/29). - NM 391/29. H1419/29 1.5.29 WK IS TO BE DISPERSED. (BELGIAN NM 173/29). H1419/29 4.11.30 DELETE. (OSTENDE NM). - NM 1886/30. H5912/34 3.8.34 NDW SHOWN ON E4207. NE 325. H666/40 26.2.40 WK 9.1MTRS SHOWN IN 512130N, 025918E ON E 5308. AMEND WK 5FMS. NES 1872 & 325. H3697/52 11.9.53 LEAST DEPTH NOW 8.3MTRS. (OSTENDE NM 44/172/53). AMEND WK 4FMS 3FT. - NM 101/54. 16.8.55 SHOWN AS WK 4FMS 3FT WITH G SPH BUOY, OCCG6S CLOSE W ON LCS 325, 3371 H3697/52 8.10.55 INS BUOY ON 325, 1872, & INS WK 4FMS 3FT ON 3371. - NM 2045/55. H3697/52 10.12.55 LEAST DEPTH NOW 7.6MTRS, MARKED BY G SPH BUOY, OCCG6S CLOSE W. (HAGUE NM 252/3439). AMEND WK 4FMS 1FT WITH BUOY. - NM 2942/55. 17.10.56 NOW CHARTED IN 512130N, 025924E. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NE 325. H3697/52 23.11.56 SUPERSTRUCTURE OF BUOY HAS DISAPPEARED. (OSTEND NM 144/56). H3697/52 15.5.62 SALVAGE OPERATIONS. (OSTEND NMS 8/67(T)/62, 21/160(T)/62). H3697/52 15.5.63 SALVAGE OPERATIONS COMPLETED. (OSTEND NM 7/50/63). AMEND NDW. - NM 999/63. H1310/88/46 22.9.88 1930 SALVAGE CARRIED OUT BY J O INGRAM. (R VERPOORTE, 28.8.88). 1.6.93 POSN NOW SHOWN AS FOUL ON BELGIUM 101 & 102 [1992 EDN]. BR STD. SEP 2010/000138707 15.10.10 SHOWN IN 5121.451N, 0259.322E [WGD] ON BELGIAN 102 [NE 6.10, 1:60,000].
Circumstances of loss
BUILT IN 1909 BY RICKMERS A G. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY ELLERMAN LINES. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 327NHP. PASSAGE PORT SUDAN FOR ANTWERP. STRUCK SANDBANK AND SANK OFF WANDERLAAR LIGHT SHIP. (DODS).
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
51 21.451 N,2 59.322 E
Croxteth Hall on Wreck Map
Croxteth Hall Wreck on Google Map
FAQ
Where is the CROXTETH HALL wreck located?
The CROXTETH HALL wreck is located at coordinates 51 21.451 N,2 59.322 E.
How deep is the seabed around the CROXTETH HALL?
The seabed around the CROXTETH HALL lies at approximately 9 meters deep.
When did the CROXTETH HALL sink?
The CROXTETH HALL sank on Feb 27, 1929.
When was the wreck of the CROXTETH HALL discovered?
The wreck of the CROXTETH HALL was discovered in 1929.
What country did the CROXTETH HALL belong to?
The CROXTETH HALL belonged to GB.
What cargo was the CROXTETH HALL carrying?
The CROXTETH HALL was carrying natural fibres and materials in general: unprocessed and products.
What was the tonnage of the CROXTETH HALL?
The CROXTETH HALL had a tonnage of 4243 tons.
What type of wreck is the CROXTETH HALL?
The CROXTETH HALL is classified as a steam ship.