Croma Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Croma Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		58 44.224 N,3 3.501 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 58.737067
  • Longitude: -3.058350
Water Depth 15 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CROMA
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 100.6 m
Width 13.4 m
Draught 8.2
Tonnage 3187
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 14, 1899
Original Detection Year 1899
Last Detection Year 2001
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details POSN 584413N, 030327W. WK SOLD IN 1899. (LLOYDS). 20.2.01 DIVED IN 5844.224N, 0303.501W [WGD]. WELL BROKEN UP IN DEPTHS OF 2 TO 15MTRS. TWO STEEL PROPS LOCATED. (K HEATH, TELECON 20.2.01). INS AS NDW. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Aug 1, 2014

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1883 BY J L THOMPSON & SONS OF SUNDERLAND. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY J DENT, JR, OF NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE. TWO BOILERS, COMPOUND EXPANSION ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE DUNDEE FOR NEW YORK. GENERAL CARGO INCLUDING BEER, WINES AND SPIRITS WHICH WERE RECOVERED. DROVE ASHORE IN THICK FOG. LATER BROKE UP, PART SLIPPING INTO DEEPER WATER. 300 TONNES OF CARGO RECOVERED IN TOTAL INCLUDING 4816 CASES OF MARMALADE

General Comments

WELL BROKEN UP, TWO STEEL PROPS REMAIN

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FAQ

Where is the CROMA wreck located?

The CROMA wreck is located at coordinates 58 44.224 N,3 3.501 W.

How deep is the seabed around the CROMA?

The seabed around the CROMA lies at approximately 15 meters deep.

When did the CROMA sink?

The CROMA sank on Aug 14, 1899.

When was the wreck of the CROMA discovered?

The wreck of the CROMA was discovered in 1899.

What country did the CROMA belong to?

The CROMA belonged to GB.

What cargo was the CROMA carrying?

The CROMA was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the CROMA?

The CROMA had a tonnage of 3187 tons.

What type of wreck is the CROMA?

The CROMA is classified as a steam ship.

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