Sheaf Crest Wreck

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Sheaf crest Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 32.532 N,1 26.695 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.542200
  • Longitude: 1.444917
Water Depth 17 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SHEAF CREST
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Tonnage 2730
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 30, 1939
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1939
Last Detection Year 2002
Original Source other
Surveying Details H0215/39 14.12.39 SUNK IN 513233N, 012633E. (C IN C ROSYTH). INS DW. - FNM 2807/39. H0215/39 28.4.40 INSON CHARTS. - NM 1074/40. H02238/43 8.9.43 AMEND POSN. - NM BLOCK 1862/43. H0215/39 22.6.46 AMEND TO WK 1FM 1FT IN 513240N, 012648E. (CAPT M/S SHEERNESS). - NM 2486/46. H0215/39 7.11.47 SWEPT CLEAR AT 40, FOUL AT 42FT. LEAST E/S DEPTH 52 IN GEN DEPTH 55FT. HSA POSN: 513237N, 012649E. (ML 586, HN 10.10.47). AMEND TO WK 6FMS 4FT. - NM 2830/47. H0215/39 24.10.49 CLEAR TO 45FT. (C IN C NORE, 2.5.49). AMEND TO WK 7FMS 3FT. - NM 2090/49. H0215/39 14.5.59 LOCATED IN 513230N, 012648E. OROPESA SWEEP CLEAR AT 45, FOUL AT 46FT. LEAST E/S DEPTH 55 IN GEN DEPTH 58FT. SCOUR DEPTH 63FT. (HMS SHARPSHOOTER, 19.10.49). H1428/74 3.7.74 POSN CLOSELY SOUNDED. WRECK NOT LOCATED. E/S TRACE SHOWED NO CONTACT. (PLA. 1974). H351/67 25.1.67 SWEPT CLEAR AT 43, FOUL AT 45FT. (ECHO, 26.10.66). - NM ACTION. 21.7.69 4525/69 SEVERAL SONAR CONTACTS OBTAINED IN AREA OF CHARTED POSN OF WRECK BUT NO WRECK ECHO OBTAINED ON E/S. A SMALL SCOUR WAS LOCATED 400FT W OF CHARTED POSN. SCOUR POSN 513230N, 012642E. (HMS ECHO, HI 134/69). 27.1.69 AMEND TO AS SW 7FMS [LAT]. NE 1607. 27.9.73 AMEND TO SW 12.8MTRS. NC 1607. H1428/74 3.7.74 AMEND TO F. BR STD. HH090/481/01 28.2.90 NO INDICATION OF WRECKAGE ON SEABED FOUND USING SONAR AND E/S. MAGNETOMETER DEFLECTION NOTED IN VICINITY. RETAIN CHARTED AS FOUL. (NP 1016, HI 481). HH090/997/01 19.12.02 LOCATED BY MAGNETOMETER ONLY. CONSIDERED TO BE BURIED. (NP 1016, HI 997). AMENDED DEAD. BR STD. SEP 2017/000123580 19.9.17 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET (2017). (GARDLINE, HI 1518). NFA.
Last Amended Date Sep 28, 2017

Circumstances of loss

MINED WHILE ON PASSAGE LONDON FOR THE TYNE. ONE MAN LOST.

General Comments

NOW MAGNETIC ANOMALY ONLY

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FAQ

Where is the SHEAF CREST wreck located?

The SHEAF CREST wreck is located at coordinates 51 32.532 N,1 26.695 E.

How deep is the seabed around the SHEAF CREST?

The seabed around the SHEAF CREST lies at approximately 17 meters deep.

When did the SHEAF CREST sink?

The SHEAF CREST sank on Nov 30, 1939.

When was the wreck of the SHEAF CREST discovered?

The wreck of the SHEAF CREST was discovered in 1939.

What country did the SHEAF CREST belong to?

The SHEAF CREST belonged to GB.

What cargo was the SHEAF CREST carrying?

The SHEAF CREST was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the SHEAF CREST?

The SHEAF CREST had a tonnage of 2730 tons.

What type of wreck is the SHEAF CREST?

The SHEAF CREST is classified as a steam ship.

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