Bancrest (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Bancrest (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		58 54.744 N,2 0.902 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 58.912400
  • Longitude: -2.015033
Wreck Depth 75 m
Water Depth 83 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BANCREST (PROBABLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 121.6 m
Width 16.2 m
Sonar Length 119
Sonar Width 17
Shadow Height 9
Orientation 96
Tonnage 4450
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo grain
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 30, 1940
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions ,,001.8,
Original Detection Year 2008
Last Detection Year 2009
Original Source survey vessel
Surveying Details HH091/137/01 - SEP 2009/000003219 24.12.08 EXAM'D 14.8.08 IN 5854.7437N, 0200.9016W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 75.7 IN GEN DEPTH 83.7MTRS. SCOUR 1.8MTRS DEEP CLOSE TO WK. LENGTH 119MTRS, WIDTH 17MTRS, HT 9MTRS. LIES 096/276 DEGS WITH BOWS W. INTACT, UPRIGHT. ?CRANE OR DAVIT AT STERN. LIMITED DETAIL DUE TO DEPTH. (NETSURVEY, HI 1137). INS AS WK 75MTRS. BR STD. 12.5.09 WK DIVED 11.5.09, LIES COMPLETELY UPSIDE DOWN, NOTHING TOPSIDE IS VISIBLE. ?CRANE/DAVIT REFERRED TO ABOVE IS IN FACT THE PROPELLER SHAFT. LARGE AMOUNT OF ANCHOR CHAIN SPILLED OUT NEAR THE BOW. LARGE HOLE IN SIDE OF HOLD. CARGO OF WHEAT. VESSEL IS PROBABLY THE BANCREST. CINC REQUESTED UNTIL IDENTITY CONFIRMED. (K HEATH TELECON 11.5.09 & E-MAIL 12.5.09). NCA.
Last Amended Date Dec 24, 2008

Circumstances of loss

PASSAGE PHILADELPHIA FOR LEITH. BOMBED BY AIRCRAFT. ONE OF CREW OF 36 LOST. (LLWW2, WW2SL). EX- AMBASSADOR [1939], BUILT 1925 BY ROPNER SB & REPAIRING CO. LTD., STOCKTON. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY CREST SHIPPING LINE., LONDON. BOMBED BY GERMAN HE111 AIRCRAFT STATIONED AT SYLT. (K HEATH).

General Comments

UPRIGHT, INTACT, BOWS W

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FAQ

Where is the BANCREST (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The BANCREST (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 58 54.744 N,2 0.902 W.

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

The BANCREST (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 75 meters and is located at coordinates 58 54.744 N,2 0.902 W.

How deep is the seabed around the BANCREST (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the BANCREST (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 83 meters deep.

When did the BANCREST (PROBABLY) sink?

The BANCREST (PROBABLY) sank on Jan 30, 1940.

When was the wreck of the BANCREST (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the BANCREST (PROBABLY) was discovered in 2008.

What country did the BANCREST (PROBABLY) belong to?

The BANCREST (PROBABLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the BANCREST (PROBABLY) carrying?

The BANCREST (PROBABLY) was carrying grain.

What was the tonnage of the BANCREST (PROBABLY)?

The BANCREST (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 4450 tons.

What type of wreck is the BANCREST (PROBABLY)?

The BANCREST (PROBABLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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