Kromwyk Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Kromwyk Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 9.507 N,2 13.013 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.158450
  • Longitude: -2.216883
Wreck Depth 12.6 m
Water Depth 20 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name KROMWYK
Type barge
Flag DE
Orientation 90
Tonnage 622
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo construction materials
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 7, 1942
Bottom Texture Gravel
Original Detection Year 1972
Last Detection Year 1978
Original Source diver
Surveying Details H3635/71 25.2.72 LOCATED IN 490934N, 021306W USING RANGES. PROBABLY SS 'KROMWYK', AN EX RHINE BARGE CONVERTED AT ROTTERDAM BY GERMANS. WK UPSIDE DOWN AND STARTING TO DIG INTO GRAVEL. SUPERSTRUCTURE DISAPPEARED OR CRUSHED. FORWARD HOLD CONTAINED CONCRETE BRICKS SEEN THROUGH BROKEN SECTION OF HULL. ENGINE ROOM AFT WITH RAGGED HOLE PORTSIDE. TWIN ENGINES. SCREWS OF POOR QUALITY. LIES IN 70FT WITH BOWS E. (T A TITTERINGTON, JERSEY MARITIME MUSEUM, 22.2.72). INS AS WK 14.6MTRS. BR STD. H1280/77 31.1.77 SUGGEST POSN BE MADE PA UNTIL DECCA FIX IS TAKEN. MOST NON-FERROUS METAL REMOVED. FORWARD SECTION COLLAPSED. PLATING AROUND ENGINE ROOM IN STERN REMOVED. BELL LOCATED, MADE OF IRON. (T A TITTERINGTON, JERSEY MARITIME MUSEUM, 6.1.77). AMEND TO WK PA 14.6MTRS. BR STD. H4984/74 6.3.78 WK USC PA 20MTRS IN 490934N, 021306W. (FRENCH NM 78 05 20). NCA. H3801/78 25.9.78 LOCATED 10.6.78 IN 490934N, 021256W [EUR] USING HSA. LEAST DEPTH 12.6MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 20.3MTRS. LIES E/W WITH BOWS E. BOWS & STERN INTACT. MIDSHIPS COLLAPSED. (RAF LAARBRUCH SUB AQUA EXPEDITION, JUN '78). AMEND TO WK 12.6MTRS IN REVISED POSN. - NM 2344/78. 13.5.04 WGD POSN: 4909.507N, 0213.013W. NE 1137.
Last Amended Date Jul 28, 2010

Circumstances of loss

22.2.72 SS 'KROMWYK', AN EX RHINE BARGE CONVERTED AT ROTTERDAM BY GERMANS. SUNK BY RAF WHIRLWINDS. TWO AIRCRAFT LOST IN ACTION. (T A TITTERINGTON, JERSEY MARITIME MUSEUM, 22.2.72) NAME GIVEN AS KROWICK. (DIVER MAGAZINE AUG '10)

General Comments

BOWS E. ONLY BOW AND STERN INTACT

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FAQ

Where is the KROMWYK wreck located?

The KROMWYK wreck is located at coordinates 49 9.507 N,2 13.013 W.

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

The KROMWYK lies at a depth of about 12.6 meters and is located at coordinates 49 9.507 N,2 13.013 W.

How deep is the seabed around the KROMWYK?

The seabed around the KROMWYK lies at approximately 20 meters deep.

When did the KROMWYK sink?

The KROMWYK sank on Dec 7, 1942.

When was the wreck of the KROMWYK discovered?

The wreck of the KROMWYK was discovered in 1972.

What country did the KROMWYK belong to?

The KROMWYK belonged to DE.

What cargo was the KROMWYK carrying?

The KROMWYK was carrying construction materials.

What was the tonnage of the KROMWYK?

The KROMWYK had a tonnage of 622 tons.

What type of wreck is the KROMWYK?

The KROMWYK is classified as a barge.

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