Crown Of Arragon Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Crown of arragon Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		48 13.4 N,8 22.9 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 48.223333
  • Longitude: -8.381667
Wreck Depth 178 m
Water Depth 193 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CROWN OF ARRAGON
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Shadow Height 12.2
Tonnage 4500
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods,personnel
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 24, 1917
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 2001
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details SUNK IN 481000N, 081400W. (LLOYDS WW1 LOSSES). SUNK 124M SW 1/2 W FROM BISHOP ROCK. (WW1 BMSL). H3160/69 20.8.74 H3160/69 20.8.74 LOCATED IN 481324N, 082254W [EUR] STANDS 40FT HIGH IN GEN DEPTH 636FT. SEABED OF SAND & SHINGLE. GREAT NO OF FISHING NETS LOST ON WRECK. (RISDON BEAZLEY, LTR DTD 16.8.74). CHART AS WK 99FMS. BR STD. 13.6.90 13.6.90 SHOWN AS WK 178MTRS IN 481336N, 082300W [EUR] ON SPANISH 4A. NE 1104. 15.2.01 15.2.01 SHOWN AS WKS 178MTRS WITH DANGER LINE EXTENDED W TO COVER NDW [SEE 25041] ON FRENCH 7211 [2ND EDN 2000].
Last Amended Date Feb 15, 2001

Circumstances of loss

SUNK BY SUBMARINE. PASSAGE CARDIFF FOR MONTREAL. (LL WW1)

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FAQ

Where is the CROWN OF ARRAGON wreck located?

The CROWN OF ARRAGON wreck is located at coordinates 48 13.4 N,8 22.9 W.

How deep is the CROWN OF ARRAGON and where exactly is it located?

The CROWN OF ARRAGON lies at a depth of about 178 meters and is located at coordinates 48 13.4 N,8 22.9 W.

How deep is the seabed around the CROWN OF ARRAGON?

The seabed around the CROWN OF ARRAGON lies at approximately 193 meters deep.

When did the CROWN OF ARRAGON sink?

The CROWN OF ARRAGON sank on Jun 24, 1917.

When was the wreck of the CROWN OF ARRAGON discovered?

The wreck of the CROWN OF ARRAGON was discovered in 1917.

What country did the CROWN OF ARRAGON belong to?

The CROWN OF ARRAGON belonged to GB.

What cargo was the CROWN OF ARRAGON carrying?

The CROWN OF ARRAGON was carrying general and mixed goods,personnel.

What was the tonnage of the CROWN OF ARRAGON?

The CROWN OF ARRAGON had a tonnage of 4500 tons.

What type of wreck is the CROWN OF ARRAGON?

The CROWN OF ARRAGON is classified as a steam ship.

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