Crystal Wreck
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Wreck Category | non-dangerous wreck |
| Status | Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist |
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Crystal Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM) |
54 25.011 N,0 1.106 W |
| Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees |
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| Wreck Depth | 40 m |
| Water Depth | 50 m |
| Water Level Effect | always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum | Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name | CRYSTAL |
| Type | trawler |
| Flag | GB |
| Tonnage | 149 |
| Conspic Visual | not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar | not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk | Jun 26, 1943 |
| Original Detection Year | 1943 |
| Last Detection Year | 1997 |
| Original Source | naval vessel |
| Surveying Details | H067/43 30.5.60 H067/43 30.5.60 REPORTED LOST 0.25DEGS, 12M FROM 18A BUOY WHICH WAS IN 541430N, 000918W. (MESSAGE 27.6.43 FROM HMS VIVACIOUS). H0146/43 30.5.60 H0146/43 30.5.60 REPORTED LOST IN 542330, 000030E. (MINE SWEEPING SUMMARY NO 193). H01001/40 30.5.60 H01001/40 30.5.60 REPORTED LOST 12M OFF SCARBOROUGH. (TRADE DIVISION LIST OF LOSSES 1943). 21.6.72 21.6.72 INS AS NDW PD. NC 129. NOW CHARTED AS WK USC PD 40MTRS. (TONNAGE KNOWN). HH090/730/01 12.12.97 HH090/730/01 12.12.97 NOT LOCATED, DISPROVED. (GARDLINE, HI 730). AMENDED TO DEAD. |
| Last Amended Date | Dec 12, 1997 |
Circumstances of loss
PASSAGE GRIMSBY FOR FISHING. MINED. CREW RECOVERED.
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