Blue Crusader Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Blue crusader Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		59 3.206 N,2 3.619 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 59.053433
  • Longitude: -2.060317
Wreck Depth 63 m
Water Depth 70 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BLUE CRUSADER
Type fishing vessel
Flag GB
Length 40.5 m
Sonar Length 40.8
Sonar Width 8.8
Shadow Height 6.7
Orientation 71
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 13, 1965
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions ,,000.9,
Original Detection Year 2006
Last Detection Year 2010
Original Source survey vessel
Surveying Details HH091/137/01 11.12.06 EXAMINED 23.6.06 IN 5903.2061N, 0203.6191W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 58.03 IN GEN DEPTH 64.7MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 40.8MTRS, WIDTH 8.8MTRS, HT 6.7MTRS. LIES 071/251DEGS WITH BOWS ENE. INTACT, UPRIGHT WITH SLIGHT LIST TO STBD. INTACT APART FOR BREAKAGE ON STBD SIDE WHERE THERE IS SEABED INTRUSION. (NETSURVEY LTD, HI 1137). INS AS WK 58MTRS. BR STD. HH901/137/01 22.12.06 LEAST M/B DEPTH 63.2 IN GEN DEPTH 70.1MTRS. SCOUR 0.9MTR DEEP. (NETSURVEY LTD, HI 1137, REVISED H525). NCA. 12.1.07 LEAST DEPTH CONFIRMED AS 63.2MTRS. (NETSURVEY LTD, HI 1137, CONFIRMATION OF LEAST DEPTH). ORIGINAL SURVEY DATA NOT CORRECTED FOR DRAFT. AMEND WK 63MTRS. BR STD. 20.7.10 RESEARCH AND OVERLAYING PLANS OF TRAWLER BLUE CRUSADER ONTO MULTI-BEAM IMAGES SHOW THAT THIS WRECK IS PROBABLY BLUE CRUSADER. IMAGES & PHOTO OF VESSEL SUPPLIED. CINC REQUESTED. (K HEATH, E-MAILS 19.7.10) IDENTITY ADDED. NCA. 4.8.10 DIVED AND CONFIRMED TO BE BLUE CRUSADER, BLUE PAINT STILL VISIBLE UNDER MARINE GROWTH & SOME NETTING. WRECK HAS BEEN BADLY DAMAGED PROBABLY BY TRAWLING AS FRONT & ROOF OF WHEELHOUSE HAVE DISAPPEARED. LYING ON STARBOARD SIDE WITH HOLES IN BOTH PORT AND STARBOARD SIDES OF HULL. TO REMAIN CINC AT PRESENT. (K HEATH, TELECON 4.8.10). 29.2.12 CINC DELETED. (K HEATH, TELECON).
Last Amended Date Jan 12, 2007

Circumstances of loss

BUILT 1958 BY JOHN LEWIS & SONS. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY CRUSADER FISHING CO. LTD., ABERDEEN. LOST IN 70MPH GALE OFF THE ORKNEY ISLANDS. AIR SEA SEARCH FAILED TO LOCATE VESSEL. ALL 13 CREW LOST. (K HEATH).

General Comments

UPRIGHT, INTACT, SLIGHT LIST TO STBD

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 59 3.206 N,2 3.619 W
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FAQ

Where is the BLUE CRUSADER wreck located?

The BLUE CRUSADER wreck is located at coordinates 59 3.206 N,2 3.619 W.

How deep is the BLUE CRUSADER and where exactly is it located?

The BLUE CRUSADER lies at a depth of about 63 meters and is located at coordinates 59 3.206 N,2 3.619 W.

How deep is the seabed around the BLUE CRUSADER?

The seabed around the BLUE CRUSADER lies at approximately 70 meters deep.

When did the BLUE CRUSADER sink?

The BLUE CRUSADER sank on Jan 13, 1965.

When was the wreck of the BLUE CRUSADER discovered?

The wreck of the BLUE CRUSADER was discovered in 2006.

What country did the BLUE CRUSADER belong to?

The BLUE CRUSADER belonged to GB.

What type of wreck is the BLUE CRUSADER?

The BLUE CRUSADER is classified as a fishing vessel.

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