Cresswell (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Cresswell (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 31.184 N,5 29.98 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.519733
  • Longitude: -5.499667
Wreck Depth 96 m
Water Depth 107 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CRESSWELL (PROBABLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 96.9 m
Width 14 m
Draught 6.4
Sonar Length 70
Sonar Width 16
Shadow Height 11
Orientation 45
Tonnage 2829
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 5, 1918
Scour Dimensions ,,002.0,
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 1984
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Surveying Details POSN 18M E BY N 0.25 N FROM KISH LTV. (WW1SL). ACCEPT 532900N, 053000W PA. H5141/53 14.8.53 H5141/53 14.8.53 INS NDWPA ON NC 1411. H4466/81 29.2.84 H4466/81 29.2.84 EXAM'D 27.6.83 IN 533110N, 052955W [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 97 IN GEN DEPTH 107MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 2MTRS. DCS3 HT 11MTRS, LENGTH 70MTRS, BEAM 16MTRS. ORIENTATED NE/SW, INTACT AND UPSIDE DOWN. NO PROJECTIONS VISIBLE. (HMS FOX, HI 95). INS AS WK 96MTRS. BR STD. [WGD] POSN: 5331.184N, 0529.980W. BA 44.
Last Amended Date Sep 21, 2012

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1917 BY W GREY & CO LTD, WEST HARTLEPOOL. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY FURNESS, WITHY & CO LTD. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 245 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY CENTRAL MARINE ENGINE WORKS LTD, W HARTLEPOOL. PASSAGE GLASGOW FOR GIBRALTAR. TORPEDOED BY U-46. NO LIVES LOST. (SII).

General Comments

INTACT & INVERTED

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 53 31.184 N,5 29.98 W
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FAQ

Where is the CRESSWELL (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The CRESSWELL (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 53 31.184 N,5 29.98 W.

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

The CRESSWELL (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 96 meters and is located at coordinates 53 31.184 N,5 29.98 W.

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

The seabed around the CRESSWELL (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 107 meters deep.

When did the CRESSWELL (PROBABLY) sink?

The CRESSWELL (PROBABLY) sank on Feb 5, 1918.

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

The wreck of the CRESSWELL (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1918.

What country did the CRESSWELL (PROBABLY) belong to?

The CRESSWELL (PROBABLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the CRESSWELL (PROBABLY) carrying?

The CRESSWELL (PROBABLY) was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the CRESSWELL (PROBABLY)?

The CRESSWELL (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 2829 tons.

What type of wreck is the CRESSWELL (PROBABLY)?

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

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