Crux Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Crux Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		35 53 N,17 0 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 35.883333
  • Longitude: -17.000000
Water Depth 4100 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CRUX
Type motor vessel
Flag NO
Tonnage 3828
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 25, 1940
Original Detection Year 1940
Original Source published World War 2 losses
Surveying Details H01001/40 19.11.40 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS: 355300N, 170000W. (OU 6353A/40). NCA. FOR FILING ONLY. SINKING POSNS VARY WITH DIFFERENT PUBLICATIONS. 365300N, 140000W (AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES), 365200N, 140000W (LLOYDS WW2SL). NFA.
Last Amended Date May 28, 2002

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, ON PASSAGE FROM CARDIFF TO RIO DE JANIERO. TORPEDOED & SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE UA. POSNS VARY WITH DIFFERENT PUBLICATIONS. 365300N, 140000W (AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES), 365200N, 140000W (LLOYDS WW2SL), & 355300N, 170000W (UO 6353A/40), THE LATTER BEING USED FOR THE RECORD.

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FAQ

Where is the CRUX wreck located?

The CRUX wreck is located at coordinates 35 53 N,17 0 W.

How deep is the seabed around the CRUX?

The seabed around the CRUX lies at approximately 4100 meters deep.

When did the CRUX sink?

The CRUX sank on Jun 25, 1940.

When was the wreck of the CRUX discovered?

The wreck of the CRUX was discovered in 1940.

What country did the CRUX belong to?

The CRUX belonged to NO.

What was the tonnage of the CRUX?

The CRUX had a tonnage of 3828 tons.

What type of wreck is the CRUX?

The CRUX is classified as a motor vessel.

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