St Croix Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
St croix Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 55.031 N,4 44.066 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.917183
  • Longitude: -4.734433
Wreck Depth 30 m
Water Depth 43 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ST CROIX
Type steam ship
Flag NO
Length 94.7 m
Width 12.4 m
Draught 5.7
Tonnage 2530
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 12, 1917
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 2002
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Surveying Details SUNK 13M NW OF TREVOSE HEAD. (WW1SL). GIVES POSN APPROX 505500N, 044400W [OGB]. 1917 SUNK IN 505500N, 044400W [OGB]. (DOCKET M81159). H7613/52 5.12.52 CHARTED AS NDW PA IN 505500N, 044400W [OGB]. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NC 1156. 14.11.72 NOW CHARTED AS USC PA 15FMS [28MTRS]. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NE 1178. 4.5.78 NOW CHARTED AS USC PA 30MTRS. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NC 1178. HH090/799/01 11.1.02 NOT LOCATED WITHIN 1.3 MILES OF LISTED POSN. (NP 1008, HI 799). AMENDED DEAD. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Jan 11, 2002

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT IN 1907 BY BURMEISTER & WAIN AND OWNED AT THE TIME OF LOSS BY DAMPSK. A/S OTTO THORESENS LINJE, WAS TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY A GERMAN SUBMARINE. (WW1SL & DODS).

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FAQ

Where is the ST CROIX wreck located?

The ST CROIX wreck is located at coordinates 50 55.031 N,4 44.066 W.

How deep is the ST CROIX and where exactly is it located?

The ST CROIX lies at a depth of about 30 meters and is located at coordinates 50 55.031 N,4 44.066 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ST CROIX?

The seabed around the ST CROIX lies at approximately 43 meters deep.

When did the ST CROIX sink?

The ST CROIX sank on Dec 12, 1917.

When was the wreck of the ST CROIX discovered?

The wreck of the ST CROIX was discovered in 1917.

What country did the ST CROIX belong to?

The ST CROIX belonged to NO.

What was the tonnage of the ST CROIX?

The ST CROIX had a tonnage of 2530 tons.

What type of wreck is the ST CROIX?

The ST CROIX is classified as a steam ship.

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