Union Crystal (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Union crystal (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 23.871 N,5 37.209 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.397850
  • Longitude: -5.620150
Wreck Depth 53 m
Water Depth 55 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name UNION CRYSTAL (POSSIBLY)
Type carrier
Flag MY
Sonar Length 70
Sonar Width 36
Shadow Height 3.7
Orientation 178
Tonnage 499
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo salt
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 16, 1977
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 2000
Last Detection Year 2001
Original Source survey vessel
Last Amended Date Jul 10, 2012

Surveying Details

H067/41 16.4.41 H067/41 SUNK IN 502500N, 053500W. (C-IN-C PLYMOUTH, 16.4.41). H5872/52 20.11.53 H5872/52 20.11.53 CHART AS NDW (PA) WKS. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NC 1149. 4.5.78 4.5.78 NOW CHARTED AS AS WKS USC PA 40MTRS [3 WKS IN THIS POSN]. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NC 1178. PREVIOUSLY THOUGHT TO BE 'BOLETTE'. DETAILS ABOVE REFER TO BOLETTE. SEE [16579]. HH090/799/01 19.12.00 HH090/799/01 19.12.00 EXAM'D 3.9.00 IN 5023.871N, 0537.209W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 53.0 IN GEN DEPTH 55MTRS. NO SCOUR. COVERS AN AREA OF 70 BY 36MTRS. LIES 178/358 DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. AN AREA OF WRECKAGE WHICH LIES IN AN AREA OF PROMINENT ROCK OUTCROPS, RIDGES AND LEDGES. DIFFICULT TO IDENTIFY AGAINST THE ROCKY SEABED. (NP 1008, HI 799). INS AS WK 53MTRS. BR STD. HH100/351/17 29.6.01 HH100/351/17 29.6.01 DIVED IN LISTED POSN. THIS IS A MOTOR VESSEL OF SOME 500 TONS. POSSIBLY UNION CRYSTAL. WELL BROKEN UP. (G POUND).

Circumstances of loss

EX TIMRIX-75, EX MAJO-72. BUILT IN 1965 BY MARTIN JANSEN, LEER. HOME PORT SINGAPORE, MALAYSIAN FLAG. SIX CYLINDER OIL ENGINE OF 1200 HP. MACHINERY BY MITSUI ZOSEN. PASSAGE KILROOT FOR POOLE. CARGO SALT. CAPSIZED AND SANK OFF ST IVES AFTER DEVELOPING A LIST IN SEVERE WEATHER.

General Comments

WELL BROKEN UP WK, HT SIMILAR TO SURROUNDING ROCKY AREA

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 50 23.871 N,5 37.209 W
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FAQ

Where is the UNION CRYSTAL (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The UNION CRYSTAL (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 50 23.871 N,5 37.209 W.

How deep is the UNION CRYSTAL (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The UNION CRYSTAL (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 53 meters and is located at coordinates 50 23.871 N,5 37.209 W.

How deep is the seabed around the UNION CRYSTAL (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the UNION CRYSTAL (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 55 meters deep.

When did the UNION CRYSTAL (POSSIBLY) sink?

The UNION CRYSTAL (POSSIBLY) sank on Nov 16, 1977.

When was the wreck of the UNION CRYSTAL (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the UNION CRYSTAL (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 2000.

What country did the UNION CRYSTAL (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The UNION CRYSTAL (POSSIBLY) belonged to MY.

What cargo was the UNION CRYSTAL (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The UNION CRYSTAL (POSSIBLY) was carrying salt.

What was the tonnage of the UNION CRYSTAL (POSSIBLY)?

The UNION CRYSTAL (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 499 tons.

What type of wreck is the UNION CRYSTAL (POSSIBLY)?

The UNION CRYSTAL (POSSIBLY) is classified as a carrier.

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