Crystal Island Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Crystal island Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		14 37.535 N,17 19.417 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 14.625583
  • Longitude: -17.323617
Water Depth 29 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CRYSTAL ISLAND
Type motor vessel
Flag PA
Length 73.2 m
Width 11.6 m
Draught 4.9
Tonnage 1550
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 5, 1981
Original Detection Year 1982
Last Detection Year 1999
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details H4718/70 15.11.82 H4718/70 15.11.82 DW PA IN 143730N, 171930W. (BREST NM 82.43.46) 23.2.88 23.2.88 DW PA SHOWN IN 143734N, 171928W ON FRENCH CHART. NC 1001. 16.7.99 16.7.99 DW PA SHOWN IN 1437.535N, 1719.417W [WGD] ON FRENCH 7569 [INT 1993] [1999 EDN]. NC 1000.
Last Amended Date Jul 16, 1999

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1951 BY GRANGEMOUTH DOCKYARD CO., SANK DURING A TORNADO, WHILST LAID UP AT DAKAR. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY GOLD LINE PRODUCTS INC. (LL & MSD)

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FAQ

Where is the CRYSTAL ISLAND wreck located?

The CRYSTAL ISLAND wreck is located at coordinates 14 37.535 N,17 19.417 W.

How deep is the seabed around the CRYSTAL ISLAND?

The seabed around the CRYSTAL ISLAND lies at approximately 29 meters deep.

When did the CRYSTAL ISLAND sink?

The CRYSTAL ISLAND sank on Jul 5, 1981.

When was the wreck of the CRYSTAL ISLAND discovered?

The wreck of the CRYSTAL ISLAND was discovered in 1982.

What country did the CRYSTAL ISLAND belong to?

The CRYSTAL ISLAND belonged to PA.

What was the tonnage of the CRYSTAL ISLAND?

The CRYSTAL ISLAND had a tonnage of 1550 tons.

What type of wreck is the CRYSTAL ISLAND?

The CRYSTAL ISLAND is classified as a motor vessel.

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