Hms Cricket (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Hms cricket (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		34 58.1 N,33 48.083 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 34.968333
  • Longitude: 33.801383
Wreck Depth 22.2 m
Water Depth 20 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS CRICKET (PROBABLY)
Type gunboat
Flag GB
Length 70.1 m
Width 11 m
Tonnage 645
Tonnage Type displacement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 1944
Last Detection Year 2023
Original Source ship visit/hydrographic note report
Surveying Details H04035/44 25.10.44 H04035/44 25.10.44 NON-DANGEROUS WK IN 345742N, 334806E. (MED HYD NOTE 61T/44, 19.9.44). 15.2.80 15.2.80 LOCAL DIVERS STATE WK IS 220FT LONG, WITH BEAM 36FT AND LEAST DEPTH 30MTRS. (LETTER TO P BIRD, NC3). CHART AS NDW. BA 851. H04035/44 23.1.87 H04035/44 23.1.87 WK DEFINITELY THAT OF A BRITISH INSECT CLASS RIVER GUN BOAT, PROBABLY HMS CRICKET. (WO2 G K BROWN, 14.1.87). HH100/351/04 26.4.91 HH100/351/04 26.4.91 WK LIES UPSIDE DOWN IN GEN DEPTH 32MTRS AND HEADING S. DIVED ON MANY TIMES. NOW SIGN OF MINE OR BOMB DAMAGE. WK CAN BE ENTERED. VERY LITTLE EQUIPT, APART FROM VALVES, HAVE BEEN LEFT IN HER. (SGT A K DAVIES, APR '91). 28.1.92 28.1.92 WGD POSN: 345758N, 334806E. NC 851. HH395/411/02 24.8.01 HH395/411/02 24.8.01 LOCATED & DIVED IN 3458.093N, 3348.030E [WGD], FIXED USING GPS & CONFIRMED BY RADAR RANGES. LEAST DEPTH OVER WK, 28MTRS BY DIVERS DEPTH GAUGE AND CONFIRMED BY E/S. (RLCV ANDALSNES, 417 MARITIME TP, CYPRUS LOGISTIC UNIT, RAF AKROTIRI HN DTD 24.7.01). AMEND TO WK 28MTRS IN NEW POSN. BR STD. RSDRA2023000112681 11.07.23 EXAM'D 07.03.23; WRECK LOCATED IN 3458.100N 3348.083E [WGE]. LEAST MBES DEPTH 22.20MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 20MTRS. (DEPARTMENT OF LANDS AND SURVEYS CYPRUS 03/23).AMEND WK 22.20MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Jul 11, 2023

Circumstances of loss

INSECT CLASS RIVER GUN BOAT, USED AS MINESWEEPER IN WWII. DAMAGED BY MINE OFF MERSAH MATRUH IN JUNE 1941. TAKEN TO ALEXANDRIA 1942 TO BE BROKEN UP. (COLLEGE). NOW THOUGHT TO HAVE BEEN USED AS AIRCRAFT TARGET OFF LARNACA, WHERE SHE SANK AT ANCHOR. (WO2 G K BROWN).

General Comments

LIES UPSIDE DOWN

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 34 58.1 N,33 48.083 E
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FAQ

Where is the HMS CRICKET (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The HMS CRICKET (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 34 58.1 N,33 48.083 E.

How deep is the HMS CRICKET (PROBABLY) and where exactly is it located?

The HMS CRICKET (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 22.2 meters and is located at coordinates 34 58.1 N,33 48.083 E.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS CRICKET (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the HMS CRICKET (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 20 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the HMS CRICKET (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the HMS CRICKET (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1944.

What country did the HMS CRICKET (PROBABLY) belong to?

The HMS CRICKET (PROBABLY) belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS CRICKET (PROBABLY)?

The HMS CRICKET (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 645 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS CRICKET (PROBABLY)?

The HMS CRICKET (PROBABLY) is classified as a gunboat.

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