Hms Cromarty Wreck
| Field |
Value |
| Wreck Category |
non-dangerous wreck |
Hms cromarty Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
|
41 21.929 N,8 58.771 E |
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
|
- Latitude: 41.365483
- Longitude: 8.979517
|
| Wreck Depth |
58 m
|
| Water Depth |
62 m
|
| Water Level Effect |
always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum |
Lowest Low Water |
| Name |
HMS CROMARTY |
|
Type
|
minesweeper
|
| Flag |
GB |
| Length |
53 m |
| Width |
8.8 m |
| Draught |
3 |
| Tonnage |
672 |
| Tonnage Type |
displacement |
| Conspic Visual |
not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar |
not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk |
Oct 23, 1943
|
| Bottom Texture |
Gravel |
| Original Detection Year |
1943 |
| Last Detection Year |
2018 |
| Original Source |
published World War 2 losses |
| Last Amended Date |
Jan 2, 2019 |
Simplified Wreck Survey
HMS Cromarty shipwreck details and underwater obstruction survey report. The wreck of the HMS Cromarty is located in the Mediterranean Sea off the coast of Capo Fena, Italy, at coordinates 41 21.929 N, 8 58.771 E. Originally reported sunk by a mine in 1943, historical survey data confirms the underwater obstruction has been repositioned and updated through various hydrographic records including French nautical charts. The wreck site sits at a depth of 58 meters. This underwater wreck serves as a notable maritime obstruction, with positional data validated by British and French hydrographic authorities. Accurate coordinates for the HMS Cromarty are 41 21.929 N, 8 58.771 E.
Surveying Details
H0656/43 8.12.43 VESSEL REPORTED SUNK BY MINE IN 412200N, 085830E. (FHO, ALGIERS SIGNAL DTD 22.11.43). NCA YET. H2419/47 15.5.47 WRECK CONTACT 254DEGS, 6M FROM CAPE FENA LT, OR 412200N, 085830E. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). CHART AS NDW. 9.12.86 NDW PA SHOWN [POSN NOT STATED] ON FRENCH 7024 [1986 EDN]. NCA. HH350/350/01 4.10.90 WK PA 65MTRS SHOWN IN 412154N, 085840E [EUR] ON FRENCH 7024 [2ND EDN 1990]. [MOD] POSN: 412148N, 085837E. BR STD. HH355/490/02 24.2.94 NOW WK 58MTRS IN 412159.5N, 085850E [EUR]. (FRENCH NM 5/36/94). BR STD. [WGD] POSN: 4121.929N, 0858.771E.
Circumstances of loss
BUILT 1940, BY BLYTH SHIPBUILDING CO. AS A 'BANGOR' CLASS MINESWEEPER, MINED IN THE WESTERN APPROACHES OF STRAIT OF BONIFACIO, N SARDINIA. FIVE OFFICERS AND 15 RATINGS WERE KILLED, 62 SURVIVORS RESCUED. (DODS, SRN, BVLAS 1939-45, WARSHIP LOSSES WWII).
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41 21.929 N,8 58.771 E
Hms Cromarty on Wreck Map
Hms Cromarty Wreck on Google Map
FAQ
Where is the HMS CROMARTY wreck located?
The HMS CROMARTY wreck is located at coordinates 41 21.929 N,8 58.771 E.
How deep is the HMS CROMARTY and where exactly is it located?
The HMS CROMARTY lies at a depth of about 58 meters and is located at coordinates 41 21.929 N,8 58.771 E.
How deep is the seabed around the HMS CROMARTY?
The seabed around the HMS CROMARTY lies at approximately 62 meters deep.
When did the HMS CROMARTY sink?
The HMS CROMARTY sank on Oct 23, 1943.
When was the wreck of the HMS CROMARTY discovered?
The wreck of the HMS CROMARTY was discovered in 1943.
What country did the HMS CROMARTY belong to?
The HMS CROMARTY belonged to GB.
What was the tonnage of the HMS CROMARTY?
The HMS CROMARTY had a tonnage of 672 tons.
What type of wreck is the HMS CROMARTY?
The HMS CROMARTY is classified as a minesweeper.