War Crocus Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
War crocus Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 8.013 N,0 1.395 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.133550
  • Longitude: 0.023250
Wreck Depth 25 m
Water Depth 48 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name WAR CROCUS
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 125.6 m
Width 15.8 m
Tonnage 5296
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 8, 1918
Original Detection Year 1926
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source other
Surveying Details 18.7.18 BOT M34883 18.7.18 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 4M OFF FLAMBOROUGH HEAD. (BMCS ). 2.5M E BY N FROM FLAMBOROUGH HEAD. (BMCS). H3752/26 11.6.26 INS AS NDW (1918) (PA) IN 580400N, 000130E. BA 1190 & BA 1191. 21.6.72 AMEND USCPA 20MTRS. NC 129. H1270/81 17.5.85 AMEND USCPA 25MTRS. BR STD & NE 1191. HH090/730/01 19.12.97 NOT LOCATED, DISPROVED. (GARDLINE, HI 730). AMEND DEAD. BR STD. SEP 2016/00007250 23.5.16 NOT LOCATED BY M/B. (EGS PIONEER, HI1472). NFA.
Last Amended Date May 24, 2016

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1918 BY WILLIAM GRAY & CO LTD, SUNDERLAND. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE SHIPPING CONTROLLER. THREE BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 2200 NHP (SIC), SINGLE SHAFT. MAIDEN PASSAGE. HARTLEPOOL FOR SOUTHEND-ON-SEA. TORPEDOED BY UB-107. CREW RECOVERED. (LLWW1 & SIBI).

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FAQ

Where is the WAR CROCUS wreck located?

The WAR CROCUS wreck is located at coordinates 54 8.013 N,0 1.395 E.

How deep is the WAR CROCUS and where exactly is it located?

The WAR CROCUS lies at a depth of about 25 meters and is located at coordinates 54 8.013 N,0 1.395 E.

How deep is the seabed around the WAR CROCUS?

The seabed around the WAR CROCUS lies at approximately 48 meters deep.

When did the WAR CROCUS sink?

The WAR CROCUS sank on Jul 8, 1918.

When was the wreck of the WAR CROCUS discovered?

The wreck of the WAR CROCUS was discovered in 1926.

What country did the WAR CROCUS belong to?

The WAR CROCUS belonged to GB.

What cargo was the WAR CROCUS carrying?

The WAR CROCUS was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the WAR CROCUS?

The WAR CROCUS had a tonnage of 5296 tons.

What type of wreck is the WAR CROCUS?

The WAR CROCUS is classified as a steam ship.

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