Crystal Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Crystal Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 25.011 N,0 1.106 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.416850
  • Longitude: -0.018433
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
Last Amended Date Dec 12, 1997

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.

Circumstances of loss

PASSAGE GRIMSBY FOR FISHING. MINED. CREW RECOVERED.

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FAQ

Where is the CRYSTAL wreck located?

The CRYSTAL wreck is located at coordinates 54 25.011 N,0 1.106 W.

How deep is the CRYSTAL and where exactly is it located?

The CRYSTAL lies at a depth of about 40 meters and is located at coordinates 54 25.011 N,0 1.106 W.

How deep is the seabed around the CRYSTAL?

The seabed around the CRYSTAL lies at approximately 50 meters deep.

When did the CRYSTAL sink?

The CRYSTAL sank on Jun 26, 1943.

When was the wreck of the CRYSTAL discovered?

The wreck of the CRYSTAL was discovered in 1943.

What country did the CRYSTAL belong to?

The CRYSTAL belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the CRYSTAL?

The CRYSTAL had a tonnage of 149 tons.

What type of wreck is the CRYSTAL?

The CRYSTAL is classified as a trawler.

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