Creekirk Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Creekirk Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		57 30 N,11 10 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 57.500000
  • Longitude: -11.166667
Water Depth 600 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CREEKIRK
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 107.6 m
Width 15.5 m
Draught 7.3
Tonnage 3917
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 18, 1940
Original Detection Year 1940
Original Source other
Surveying Details SANK IN POSN 573000N, 111000W. 30.7.87 30.7.87 SINKING POSN AS ABOVE PLOTS IN APPROX 600MTRS. (WW2SL & AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES, LL WW2). NCA.
Last Amended Date Nov 5, 2014

Circumstances of loss

BUILT 1920, WAS TORPEDOED & SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE U 101 WHILST EN-ROUTE FROM SYDNEY, NOVA SCOTIA TO WORKINGTON WHEN SHE STRAGGLED FROM THE CONVOY. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY MUIR YOUNG.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 57 30 N,11 10 W
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FAQ

Where is the CREEKIRK wreck located?

The CREEKIRK wreck is located at coordinates 57 30 N,11 10 W.

How deep is the seabed around the CREEKIRK?

The seabed around the CREEKIRK lies at approximately 600 meters deep.

When did the CREEKIRK sink?

The CREEKIRK sank on Oct 18, 1940.

When was the wreck of the CREEKIRK discovered?

The wreck of the CREEKIRK was discovered in 1940.

What country did the CREEKIRK belong to?

The CREEKIRK belonged to GB.

What cargo was the CREEKIRK carrying?

The CREEKIRK was carrying ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore.

What was the tonnage of the CREEKIRK?

The CREEKIRK had a tonnage of 3917 tons.

What type of wreck is the CREEKIRK?

The CREEKIRK is classified as a steam ship.

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