Croxton (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Croxton (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 20.156 N,2 38.389 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.335933
  • Longitude: 2.639817
Wreck Depth 30 m
Water Depth 31 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CROXTON (PROBABLY)
Type trawler
Flag GB
Sonar Length 20
Sonar Width 15
Tonnage 195
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 11, 1940
Scour Dimensions ,,001.5,
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 2018
Original Source published World War 2 losses
Last Amended Date Oct 16, 2018

Surveying Details

SUNK IN 532000N, 024000E, APPROX. (WW2SL). NCA. H3837/86 30.3.89 LOCATED 16.6.88 IN 532010N, 023835E [OGB] USING SYLEDIS. GAVE NO DCS3 SHADOW AND PROBABLY LIES WITHIN ITS OWN SCOUR. PROBABLE WRECKAGE COVERING AREA APPROX 15 X 20MTRS. NOT FULLY SURVEYED. CHART AS NDW. (NP 1008, HI 356). BR STD. HH090/520/02 10.12.91 EXAM'D 5.10.91 IN 532008.2N, 023830.4E [OGB] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 30.4 IN GEN DEPTH 30.7MTRS. SCOUR 1.5MTR DEEP. ACCEPT E/S DEPTH. (NP 1008, HI 520). AMEND TO WK 30MTRS. BR STD. 11.7.11 [WGD] POSN: 5320.156N, 0238.389E.

Circumstances of loss

BOMBED AND SUNK BY GERMAN AIRCRAFT WHILE ON PASSAGE GRIMSBY FOR FISHING GROUNDS.

General Comments

AREA OF WRECKAGE IN OWN SCOUR

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 53 20.156 N,2 38.389 E
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FAQ

Where is the CROXTON (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The CROXTON (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 53 20.156 N,2 38.389 E.

How deep is the CROXTON (PROBABLY) and where exactly is it located?

The CROXTON (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 30 meters and is located at coordinates 53 20.156 N,2 38.389 E.

How deep is the seabed around the CROXTON (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the CROXTON (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 31 meters deep.

When did the CROXTON (PROBABLY) sink?

The CROXTON (PROBABLY) sank on Jan 11, 1940.

When was the wreck of the CROXTON (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the CROXTON (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1940.

What country did the CROXTON (PROBABLY) belong to?

The CROXTON (PROBABLY) belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the CROXTON (PROBABLY)?

The CROXTON (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 195 tons.

What type of wreck is the CROXTON (PROBABLY)?

The CROXTON (PROBABLY) is classified as a trawler.

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