Cromdale Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Cromdale Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 57.786 N,5 11.061 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.963100
  • Longitude: -5.184350
Water Depth 9 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CROMDALE
Type sailing vessel
Flag GB
Length 82.8 m
Width 12.2 m
Draught 7.1
Tonnage 1903
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo fertiliser: natural and products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 23, 1913
Original Detection Year 1969
Last Detection Year 1985
Original Source diver
Surveying Details POSN 495738N, 051113W, APPROX. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). 16.12.69 16.12.69 BOW POINTS TO CLIFF SMASHED TO DECK LEVEL. (R DAVIS, DIVER). 20.12.69 20.12.69 VERY LITTLE SALVAGE WORK WAS EVER CARRIED OUT ON THE REMAINS. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). H1282/77/116 4.5.77 H1282/77/116 4.5.77 REPD LOST OFF BASS POINT. (P R JONES, 25.2.77). 17.12.85 17.12.85 HULL FRAMES REMAIN IN GEN DEPTH 9MTRS IN 495745N, 051100W. VERY STRONG CURRENTS. (BSAC WK REGISTER, VOL 1). NCA. POSN FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Nov 20, 2000

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1891 BY BARCLAY CURLE & CO. PASSAGE FROM TALTAL, CHILE, FOR FOWEY. RAN AGROUND IN DENSE FOG, BADLY HOLED & BROKE UP WITHIN A WEEK OF STRANDING. (CORNISH SHIPWRECKS & SIBI).

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FAQ

Where is the CROMDALE wreck located?

The CROMDALE wreck is located at coordinates 49 57.786 N,5 11.061 W.

How deep is the seabed around the CROMDALE?

The seabed around the CROMDALE lies at approximately 9 meters deep.

When did the CROMDALE sink?

The CROMDALE sank on May 23, 1913.

When was the wreck of the CROMDALE discovered?

The wreck of the CROMDALE was discovered in 1969.

What country did the CROMDALE belong to?

The CROMDALE belonged to GB.

What cargo was the CROMDALE carrying?

The CROMDALE was carrying fertiliser: natural and products.

What was the tonnage of the CROMDALE?

The CROMDALE had a tonnage of 1903 tons.

What type of wreck is the CROMDALE?

The CROMDALE is classified as a sailing vessel.

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