Cragness Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Cragness Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		15 28.1 S,40 34.75 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -15.468333
  • Longitude: 40.579167
Water Depth 5 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CRAGNESS
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 125 m
Width 16.2 m
Draught 8.5
Tonnage 5045
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 30, 1924
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1924
Last Detection Year 2000
Original Source unknown
Last Amended Date May 19, 2000

Simplified Wreck Survey

The underwater wreck of the CRAGNESS is located at coordinates 15 28.1 S, 40 34.75 E in the Indian Ocean, off the coast of Mozambique. This shipwreck position has been documented and refined by the UK Hydrographic Office and Portuguese nautical charts since 1938, with the final WGS84 coordinates confirmed in May 2000.

Surveying Details

H2114/38 5.4.38 H2114/38 5.4.38 ST IN 152812S, 403445E. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED) NE 1810. 28.9.55 28.9.55 ST SHOWN IN 152810S, 403440E ON PORTUGUESE 412. NC 2937. 13.5.70 13.5.70 POSN ASCERTAINED AS 152930S, 403830E. (LLOYDS) NCA. 17.9.82 17.9.82 ST SHOWN IN 152810S, 403440E ON PORTUGUESE 431. NE 2110. 19.5.00 19.5.00 WGD POSN: 1528.100S, 4034.750E. NC 2933.

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1906, WHILST EN-ROUTE PORT NATAL TO PERIM, WAS WRECKED AT BARRACOUTA POINT, 40M S OF MOZAMBIQUE. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY SIR W.R. SMITH & SONS. (DODS).

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FAQ

Where is the CRAGNESS wreck located?

The CRAGNESS wreck is located at coordinates 15 28.1 S,40 34.75 E.

How deep is the seabed around the CRAGNESS?

The seabed around the CRAGNESS lies at approximately 5 meters deep.

When did the CRAGNESS sink?

The CRAGNESS sank on Apr 30, 1924.

When was the wreck of the CRAGNESS discovered?

The wreck of the CRAGNESS was discovered in 1924.

What country did the CRAGNESS belong to?

The CRAGNESS belonged to GB.

What cargo was the CRAGNESS carrying?

The CRAGNESS was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the CRAGNESS?

The CRAGNESS had a tonnage of 5045 tons.

What type of wreck is the CRAGNESS?

The CRAGNESS is classified as a steam ship.

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