Crissila (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Crissila (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 47.612 N,6 3.877 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.793533
  • Longitude: -6.064617
Water Depth 12 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CRISSILA (POSSIBLY)
Type coaster
Flag GB
Length 41.1 m
Width 7.6 m
Draught 4
Tonnage 350
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo stone
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 3, 1931
Original Detection Year 1932
Last Detection Year 2010
Original Source ship visit/hydrographic note report
Surveying Details H3759/32 30.5.32 WK OF SMALL STEAMER, TWO MASTS SHOWING, IN 554737N, 060349W OR 342.5DEG, 1.88M FROM MCARTHUR'S HD LT. (HMS FLINDERS, HN). INS AS DW (MASTS). - NM 893/32. H3759/32 5.1.53 MASTS NO LONGER VISIBLE. (HMS COOK). DELETE (MASTS). - NM 45/53. H2605/56 6.5.57 WK NOT LOCATED. (HMS COOK, 1956). NCA YET. H1280/75 10.3.75 SAID BY THE LOCALS TO BE THE CRISSILA. DIVED ON WK & BELIEVED TO BE A SMALL COASTER CARRYING CARGO OF SLATE. (P SELLARS, LTR DTD 11.2.75). SEP 2010/000212586 12.12.10 NOT LOCATED BY M/B. NO WRECKAGE LOCATED IN VICINITY OF BLACK ROCK. ASSUMED COMPLETELY BROKEN UP. (NETSURVEY, HI 1329). AMEND DEAD. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Dec 13, 2010

Circumstances of loss

RAN AGROUND ON ROCKS, 100 YDS FROM THE BLACK ROCK BUOY. EFFORTS TO PULL HER OFF WERE UNSUCESSFUL. FINALLY BROKE IN TWO AND SANK, LEAVING ONLY MASTS SHOWING AT LOW WATER. NOW NO LONGER VISIBLE. TRAWLER BUILT IN 1929 BY COCHRANE AND SONE OF SELBY, ENGINE BY AMOS & SMITH OF HULL.

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FAQ

Where is the CRISSILA (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The CRISSILA (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 55 47.612 N,6 3.877 W.

How deep is the seabed around the CRISSILA (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the CRISSILA (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 12 meters deep.

When did the CRISSILA (POSSIBLY) sink?

The CRISSILA (POSSIBLY) sank on Nov 3, 1931.

When was the wreck of the CRISSILA (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the CRISSILA (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1932.

What country did the CRISSILA (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The CRISSILA (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the CRISSILA (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The CRISSILA (POSSIBLY) was carrying stone.

What was the tonnage of the CRISSILA (POSSIBLY)?

The CRISSILA (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 350 tons.

What type of wreck is the CRISSILA (POSSIBLY)?

The CRISSILA (POSSIBLY) is classified as a coaster.

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