Craigard (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Craigard (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
49 17.04 N,6 29.553 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.284000
  • Longitude: -6.492550
Wreck Depth 102 m
Water Depth 119 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CRAIGARD (POSSIBLY)
Type merchant vessel
Flag GB
Tonnage 3286
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 1, 1915
Original Detection Year 1915
Last Detection Year 2005
Original Source survey vessel
Surveying Details H4847/71 10.5.72 LOCATED IN 491700N, 062930W USING DECCA. HEIGHT OF WK 40FT IN GEN DEPTH 390FT [UNREDUCED]. (RISDON BEAZLEY, ULRICH HARMS, 13.4.72). INS AS WK 102MTRS [56FMS]. BR STD. 12.7.99 NOT LOCATED IN 1993. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1999). NCA. HH091/052/01 1.11.05 NOT LOCATED. (HMS ENTERPRISE, HI 1052). AMEND DEAD. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Nov 1, 2005

Circumstances of loss

TORPEDOED 50M SW BY S FROM WOLF ROCK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE. (WW1SL).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 49 17.04 N,6 29.553 W
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FAQ

Where is the CRAIGARD (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The CRAIGARD (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 49 17.04 N,6 29.553 W.

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

The CRAIGARD (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 102 meters and is located at coordinates 49 17.04 N,6 29.553 W.

How deep is the seabed around the CRAIGARD (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the CRAIGARD (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 119 meters deep.

When did the CRAIGARD (POSSIBLY) sink?

The CRAIGARD (POSSIBLY) sank on Jul 1, 1915.

When was the wreck of the CRAIGARD (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the CRAIGARD (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1915.

What country did the CRAIGARD (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The CRAIGARD (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the CRAIGARD (POSSIBLY)?

The CRAIGARD (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 3286 tons.

What type of wreck is the CRAIGARD (POSSIBLY)?

The CRAIGARD (POSSIBLY) is classified as a merchant vessel.