Creemuir Wreck
| Field |
Value |
| Wreck Category |
non-dangerous wreck |
Creemuir Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
|
57 0.808 N,1 52.158 W |
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
|
- Latitude: 57.013467
- Longitude: -1.869300
|
| Wreck Depth |
52 m
|
| Water Depth |
63 m
|
| Water Level Effect |
always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum |
Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name |
CREEMUIR |
|
Type
|
steam ship
|
| Flag |
GB |
| Length |
109.8 m |
| Width |
15.5 m |
| Draught |
7.5 |
| Sonar Length |
121 |
| Sonar Width |
27 |
| Shadow Height |
11 |
| Orientation |
175 |
| Tonnage |
3997 |
| Tonnage Type |
gross |
| Cargo |
ballast
|
| Conspic Visual |
not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar |
not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk |
Nov 11, 1940
|
| Bottom Texture |
Sand |
| Scour Dimensions |
0009.8,,003.2,345 |
| Original Detection Year |
1940 |
| Last Detection Year |
2010 |
| Original Source |
other |
| Last Amended Date |
Mar 1, 2010 |
Simplified Wreck Survey
The Creemuir is a World War II shipwreck located in the North Sea approximately 10 miles southeast of Aberdeen, Scotland. The verified wreck position is 57 0.808 N, 1 52.158 W. Situated on a seabed of sand and broken shell in a general water depth of 63.96 meters, the least multi-beam depth over the wreck is 52.96 meters. The substantial structure measures 121 meters in length, 27 meters in width, and has a height of 11.0 meters. The vessel lies upright on a 175/355 degree orientation with the bow section broken and heading towards 200 degrees. Additional structural details include a 3.2 meter deep scour that extends 9.8 meters towards 345 degrees from the north end of the wreck, accompanied by a strong magnetic anomaly.
Surveying Details
[NO DATE] SUNK 10M SE OF ABERDEEN. (WW2SL). POSN 570108N, 015000W FOR FILING ONLY. SEP 2010000028002 26.2.10 WK LOCATED IN 5700.808N, 0152.158W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 52.96 IN GEN DEPTH 63.96MTRS. LENGTH 121MTRS, WIDTH 27MTRS, HEIGHT 11.0MTRS. LIES 175/355DEGS. SEABED SAND & BROKEN SHELL. (GARDLINE HYDRO, HI 1155, INTITIAL EXAMINATION OF DATA). INS AS WK 52MTRS. - NM 1291/10. HH091/155/01 1.3.10 SEP 2010/000097684 ABOVE DATA CONFIRMED. SCOUR 3.2MTRS DEEP EXTENDS 9.8MTRS TOWARDS 345 DEGS FROM N END OF WK. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. UPRIGHT, BOW SECTION BROKEN. LIES 175.355 DEGS WITH BOW SECTION HEADING 200 DEGS. (GARDLINE HYDRO, HI 1155). NCA.
Circumstances of loss
EX- LANGLEEMERE '38, EX- MEDOMSLEY. BUILT IN 1924 BY PALMERS' CO LTD, NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY MUIR SS CO. THREE BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 352NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE HULL FOR SYDNEY. FOUNDERED AFTER BEING ATTACKED AND TORPEDOED BY GERMAN AIRCRAFT. (SIBI).
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
57 0.808 N,1 52.158 W
Creemuir on Wreck Map
Creemuir Wreck on Google Map
FAQ
Where is the CREEMUIR wreck located?
The CREEMUIR wreck is located at coordinates 57 0.808 N,1 52.158 W.
How deep is the CREEMUIR and where exactly is it located?
The CREEMUIR lies at a depth of about 52 meters and is located at coordinates 57 0.808 N,1 52.158 W.
How deep is the seabed around the CREEMUIR?
The seabed around the CREEMUIR lies at approximately 63 meters deep.
When did the CREEMUIR sink?
The CREEMUIR sank on Nov 11, 1940.
When was the wreck of the CREEMUIR discovered?
The wreck of the CREEMUIR was discovered in 1940.
What country did the CREEMUIR belong to?
The CREEMUIR belonged to GB.
What cargo was the CREEMUIR carrying?
The CREEMUIR was carrying ballast.
What was the tonnage of the CREEMUIR?
The CREEMUIR had a tonnage of 3997 tons.
What type of wreck is the CREEMUIR?
The CREEMUIR is classified as a steam ship.
General Comments
UPRIGHT, BROKEN, BOW SECTION HEADING 200 DEGS