New Cronulla Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
New cronulla Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		21 35.876 N,89 35.091 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 21.597933
  • Longitude: 89.584850
Water Depth 7 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name NEW CRONULLA
Type motor vessel
Flag SG
Length 105.2 m
Width 15.2 m
Draught 6.7
Tonnage 3552
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo cement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 31, 1974
Original Detection Year 1974
Last Detection Year 2024
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Nov 17, 2024

Surveying Details

GROUNDED OFF CHALNA IN 213342N, 894500E. LATER POSN GIVEN AS 213305N, 894500E. (LL 219). H2510/72 4.2.75 ST IN 213535N, 893530E. (CHITTAGONG NM 2/75). - NM 356/75. H2716/69 29.7.75 REPD AS EASILY SPOTTED ON RADAR IN 2135.6N, 8935.5E. (ROSTOK NM 1172/75). H2510/72 9.3.76 REPORTED AS VISIBLE ON RADAR AT 6M. (MV LELYKERK HN DTD 12.2.76). - NM 592/76. H2510/72 11.5.79 SHOWN AS DW IN 213600N, 893514E ON SURVEY [K8166]. - NM 1272/79. H2642/76 19.11.80 REPD AS ST (RADAR CONSPIC). (MS NEDLLOYD WISSEKERK HN). - NM 2691/80. 26.6.81 SHOWN AS ST RADAR CONSPIC IN 213553N, 893515E ON BANGLADESH 75017. NC 732. HH1273/81 10.3.86 SHOWN AS DW IN 213538N, 893514.5E ON BANGLADESH SURVEY [K9717/1]. - NM 926/86. HH508/410/02 9.2.00 SHOWN AS DW IN 2135.360N, 8935.212E [UND] ON BANGLADESH MPA/AP/1/99 [DTD DEC'98-JAN'99]. - NM 1001/00. 7.7.11 SHOWN AS DW IN 2135.8N, 8935.0E [WGD] ON BANGLADESH 35001 [NC DTD 28.8.10, 1:350,000]. NC 859. SEP 2011/000180101 31.10.11 SHOWN AS ST IN 2135.876N, 8935.091E [WGD] ON BANGLADESH 1002 [NC 21.8.11, 1:100,000].

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1947 BY A STEPHEN & SONS LTD, GLASGOW. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY SAN JERONIMO SS CO SA. PASSAGE PHILIPPINES FOR CHALNA. RAN AGROUND OFF CHALNA. EXTENSIVELY DAMAGED AND ALL HOLDS FLOODED. ABANDONED AS CTL. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the NEW CRONULLA wreck located?

The NEW CRONULLA wreck is located at coordinates 21 35.876 N,89 35.091 E.

How deep is the seabed around the NEW CRONULLA?

The seabed around the NEW CRONULLA lies at approximately 7 meters deep.

When did the NEW CRONULLA sink?

The NEW CRONULLA sank on Dec 31, 1974.

When was the wreck of the NEW CRONULLA discovered?

The wreck of the NEW CRONULLA was discovered in 1974.

What country did the NEW CRONULLA belong to?

The NEW CRONULLA belonged to SG.

What cargo was the NEW CRONULLA carrying?

The NEW CRONULLA was carrying cement.

What was the tonnage of the NEW CRONULLA?

The NEW CRONULLA had a tonnage of 3552 tons.

What type of wreck is the NEW CRONULLA?

The NEW CRONULLA is classified as a motor vessel.

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