Craigston Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Craigston Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		35 35.917 N,24 52.417 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 35.598617
  • Longitude: 24.873617
Water Depth 500 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Low Water
Name CRAIGSTON
Type collier
Flag GB
Tonnage 2617
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 4, 1915
Original Detection Year 1915
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source national HO/authority charts
Surveying Details 8.8.72 8.8.72 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 35M W OF OVO ISLAND [353555N, 245225E APPROX]. (LLWW1). NCA, TOO DEEP & POSN TOO VAGUE TO CHART.
Last Amended Date May 10, 2017

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, ON PASSAGE FROM CARDIFF FOR MUDROS. SUNK BY SUBMARINE. (LLWW1). VESSEL, CAPTURED BY SUBMARINE & SUNK BY GUNFIRE. (WW1SL).

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FAQ

Where is the CRAIGSTON wreck located?

The CRAIGSTON wreck is located at coordinates 35 35.917 N,24 52.417 E.

How deep is the seabed around the CRAIGSTON?

The seabed around the CRAIGSTON lies at approximately 500 meters deep.

When did the CRAIGSTON sink?

The CRAIGSTON sank on Oct 4, 1915.

When was the wreck of the CRAIGSTON discovered?

The wreck of the CRAIGSTON was discovered in 1915.

What country did the CRAIGSTON belong to?

The CRAIGSTON belonged to GB.

What cargo was the CRAIGSTON carrying?

The CRAIGSTON was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the CRAIGSTON?

The CRAIGSTON had a tonnage of 2617 tons.

What type of wreck is the CRAIGSTON?

The CRAIGSTON is classified as a collier.

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