George Crabbe Wreck
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Wreck Category | dangerous wreck |
| Status | Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist |
|
George crabbe Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM) |
53 2.69 N,1 44.888 E |
| Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees |
|
| Wreck Depth | 20 m |
| Water Depth | 31 m |
| Water Level Effect | always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum | Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name | GEORGE CRABBE |
| Type | sailing vessel |
| Flag | GB |
| Tonnage | 42 |
| Tonnage Type | gross |
| Cargo | ballast |
| Conspic Visual | not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar | not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk | Aug 11, 1915 |
| Bottom Texture | Sand |
| Original Detection Year | 1915 |
| Last Detection Year | 1992 |
| Original Source | published World War 1 losses |
| Surveying Details | SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 6 TO 8 MILES ENE OF HAISBOROUGH LIGHT VESSEL. (LLWW1). POSN 530240N, 014500E FOR FILING ONLY. 4.7.72 SHOWN ON DANISH FISHING CHART 5300 [1965]. HH090/524/01 7.1.92 NOT FOUND. (LAND & MARINE, HI 525). AMEND DEAD. NCA. |
| Last Amended Date | Jan 5, 2006 |
Circumstances of loss
ONE OF 6 BRITISH SMACKS CAPTURED & SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE. CREW FORCED TO ABANDON SHIP. (LLWW1, WW1SL & SIBI).
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