Krosfond Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Krosfond Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 2.497 N,5 1.91 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.041617
  • Longitude: -5.031833
Wreck Depth 51 m
Water Depth 60 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name KROSFOND
Type steam ship
Flag NO
Length 78.9 m
Width 11.3 m
Draught 6.1
Sonar Length 81
Sonar Width 17.2
Shadow Height 8.89
Orientation 30
Tonnage 1707
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 22, 1917
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1971
Last Detection Year 2013
Original Source survey vessel
Surveying Details H4417/71 24.9.71 WK FOUND IN 500227N, 050151W,OR 118DEG, 1.22M FROM MANACLES CG STN [+/- 20MTRS], DURING SALVAGE TRIALS WITH VICKERS VENTURER/PISCES. LOCATED WITH TRANSIT SONAR POSN DEPENDENT ON TRANSPONDERS ESTABLISHED AT MANACLES PT AND BLACK HEAD. (DECCA SURVEY, 15.9.71). CHART AS NDW. NC 154 & LATER FNM 37/71. 2.7.74 NOW CHARTED AS USC 28MTRS. (CALCULATED FROM TONNAGE OF BAMSE [SEE 22652]). NE 154. H4239/73 15.8.74 WK SONAR CONTACT OBTAINED IN REPORTED POSN, NOT EXAM'D DUE PROXIMITY OF MANACLES ROCKS. (HMS HECATE, 1974). NCA. 25.11.74 LOCATED DURING SALVAGE SURVEY, 1974. (E GILES). NCA. H1309/75/464 6.7.76 WK LOCATED IN 500231.17N, 050147.35W [OGB] USING DECCA. (CPO CAKEBREAD). NCA. 15.5.78 NOW CHARTED AS NDW. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NC 2565. HH090/521/01 27.1.92 EXAM'D 19.7.91 IN 500226.5N, 050151.5W [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [3 LOPS]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 50.6 IN GEN DEPTH 61MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 10MTRS. LIES 045/225 DEGS. EITHER A FV OR A SMALL COASTER WITH INTACT SUPERSTRUCTURE AND UPRIGHT. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 521). AMEND TO WK 50MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. HH100/351/15 16.2.00 DIVED 1998 IN 5002.452N, 0501.866W [WGD] USING DGPS. LENGTH 80MTRS, WIDTH 12MTRS. HT BY DEPTH GAUGE 7-8MTRS. LIES 045/225 DEGS WITH BOWS NE. INTACT. SOME MATERIAL FROM THE WK HAS, OR WOULD APPEAR TO HAVE BEEN REMOVED FROM THE SITE IN YEARS PAST. SEABED SAND & SILT. COVERED IN NETS. (J ROSEVEARE). NCA. 25.10.01 (J ROSEVEARE/G FURSE TELECON 25.10.01). HH232/420/06 15.12.04 EXAM'D IN 5002.492N, 0501.925W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 52.2MTRS. LENGTH 72MTRS, WIDTH 15MTRS. LIES NE/SW. (RESON/FATHOMS SURVEY DTD 18.10.03). BR STD. 26.4.13 EXAM'D 27.2.13 IN 5002.497N, 0501.910W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 51.12 IN GEN DEPTH 60MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 81.0MTRS, WIDTH 17.2MTRS, HT 8.88MTRS. LIES 030/210 DEGS. INTACT & UPRIGHT. (NETSURVEY, HI 1406). AMEND WK 51MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Apr 25, 2013

Circumstances of loss

EX-CARMELIA. BUILT IN 1904 BY WOOD, SKINNER & CO LTD, NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY SVITHUN LINJEN A/S, STAVANGER. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 156NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE NEWPORT FOR ROUEN. CARGO COAL. TORPEDOED OR MINED. (SIBI).

General Comments

INTACT & UPRIGHT, BOWS NNE

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FAQ

Where is the KROSFOND wreck located?

The KROSFOND wreck is located at coordinates 50 2.497 N,5 1.91 W.

How deep is the KROSFOND and where exactly is it located?

The KROSFOND lies at a depth of about 51 meters and is located at coordinates 50 2.497 N,5 1.91 W.

How deep is the seabed around the KROSFOND?

The seabed around the KROSFOND lies at approximately 60 meters deep.

When did the KROSFOND sink?

The KROSFOND sank on Nov 22, 1917.

When was the wreck of the KROSFOND discovered?

The wreck of the KROSFOND was discovered in 1971.

What country did the KROSFOND belong to?

The KROSFOND belonged to NO.

What cargo was the KROSFOND carrying?

The KROSFOND was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the KROSFOND?

The KROSFOND had a tonnage of 1707 tons.

What type of wreck is the KROSFOND?

The KROSFOND is classified as a steam ship.

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