Silver Crest Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Silver crest Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
54 18.654 N,0 24.628 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.310900
  • Longitude: -0.410467
Water Depth 9 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SILVER CREST
Type fishing vessel
Length 6.1 m
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 19, 1996
Original Detection Year 1996
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details HH242/610/07 21.6.96 SANK IN 541838.5N, 002431.5W. (MRSC HUMBER TLX DTD 119.6.96). HH242/610/07 21.6.96 WK IN 541842N, 002430W. BOW SHOWS ABOVE WATER TO HEIGHT OF 4FT. A DANGER TO SMALL CRAFT. (MRSC HUMBER, TLX DTD 20.6.96). HH242/610/07 21.6.96 VESSEL NOW WASHED ASHORE. NO LONGER A DANGER TO SURFACE CRAFT. (MRSC HUMBER, TLX DTD 20.6.96). NCA - FOR FILING ONLY. HH090/730/01 17.11.97 NOT LOCATED, DISPROVED AS FAR AS WATER DEPTH ALLOWED. (GARDLINE, HI 730). AMENDED TO DEAD. SEP 2016/00007250 23.5.16 UNABLE TO SURVEY OR DISPROVE. (EGS PIONEER, HI1472). NCA.
Last Amended Date May 23, 2016

Circumstances of loss

DECOMMISSIONED FISHING BOAT, FILLED WITH CONCRETE, SANK WHILE UNDER TOW TO SCUTTLING POSN.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 54 18.654 N,0 24.628 W
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FAQ

Where is the SILVER CREST wreck located?

The SILVER CREST wreck is located at coordinates 54 18.654 N,0 24.628 W.

How deep is the seabed around the SILVER CREST?

The seabed around the SILVER CREST lies at approximately 9 meters deep.

When did the SILVER CREST sink?

The SILVER CREST sank on Jun 19, 1996.

When was the wreck of the SILVER CREST discovered?

The wreck of the SILVER CREST was discovered in 1996.

What type of wreck is the SILVER CREST?

The SILVER CREST is classified as a fishing vessel.