Kromak Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Kromak Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		47 2.654 N,2 22.068 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 47.044233
  • Longitude: -2.367800
Water Depth 0 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name KROMAK
Type merchant vessel
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 1987
Last Detection Year 2017
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Last Amended Date Aug 27, 2017

Simplified Wreck Survey

The underwater wreck of the commercial ship Kromak is located off the coast of Brittany, France, in the Bay of Biscay at coordinates 47 2.654 N, 2 22.068 W. This submerged obstruction, officially classified as a dangerous wreck, has a recorded least depth of less than 20 meters, situated in an area with a general depth of approximately 2 meters. The position of the Kromak wreck is established based on international hydrographic surveys and French nautical charts. Mariners and researchers should note the wreck is identified by the current coordinate position of 47 2.654 N, 2 22.068 W, which serves as the most accurate reference for navigation safety in this sector of the Atlantic coastal waters.

Surveying Details

14.12.88 WK OF COMMERCIAL SHIP 'KROMAK' IN 470242.7N, 022159.3W. POSN ACCURACY 5000MTRS. LEAST DEPTH UNKNOWN, BUT LESS THAN 20MTRS, IN GEN DEPTH 2MTRS. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1987, NO.14572076). CHART AS DW IN 470242N, 022205W. NC 3216. 8.1.91 AMEND POSN TO 470242.7N, 022159.3W [EUR]. NE 3216. 25.3.96 SHOWN AS ST PA IN 470242N, 022159W ON FRENCH 7395 [1995 EDN]. BR STD. SEP 2016/000133264 22.8.16 SHOWN AS ST WK(PA) IN 4702.654N, 0222.068W [WGD] ON FRENCH 7394. [EDN 3, COR TO 23.5.16]. MOVE TO REVISED POSN.

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FAQ

Where is the KROMAK wreck located?

The KROMAK wreck is located at coordinates 47 2.654 N,2 22.068 W.

When was the wreck of the KROMAK discovered?

The wreck of the KROMAK was discovered in 1987.

What type of wreck is the KROMAK?

The KROMAK is classified as a merchant vessel.

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