Ocean Crusader Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Ocean crusader Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 30 N,45 30 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.500000
  • Longitude: -45.500000
Water Depth 4050 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name OCEAN CRUSADER
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 129.6 m
Width 17.4 m
Draught 10.6
Tonnage 7178
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 27, 1942
Original Detection Year 1942
Original Source other
Surveying Details [NO DATE] WRECK IN 503000N, 453000W. (DODS). NCA, POSN FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Jun 21, 2010

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1942 BY TODD-BATH IRON S.B CORP WITH TRIPLE-EXPANSION ENGINES OF 505NHP. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY MINISTRY OF WAR TRANSPORT (DODD, THOMSON & CO). PASSAGE PORTLAND, MAINE FOR AVONMOUTH, CALLING AT NEW YORK TO SAIL AS PART OF A CONVOY. DURING HEAVY WEATHER WAS PRESUMED SUNK BY A SUBMARINE IN THE NORTH ATLANTIC. (DODS & WW2SL)

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FAQ

Where is the OCEAN CRUSADER wreck located?

The OCEAN CRUSADER wreck is located at coordinates 50 30 N,45 30 W.

How deep is the seabed around the OCEAN CRUSADER?

The seabed around the OCEAN CRUSADER lies at approximately 4050 meters deep.

When did the OCEAN CRUSADER sink?

The OCEAN CRUSADER sank on Nov 27, 1942.

When was the wreck of the OCEAN CRUSADER discovered?

The wreck of the OCEAN CRUSADER was discovered in 1942.

What country did the OCEAN CRUSADER belong to?

The OCEAN CRUSADER belonged to GB.

What cargo was the OCEAN CRUSADER carrying?

The OCEAN CRUSADER was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the OCEAN CRUSADER?

The OCEAN CRUSADER had a tonnage of 7178 tons.

What type of wreck is the OCEAN CRUSADER?

The OCEAN CRUSADER is classified as a steam ship.

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