Cree Wreck
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Wreck Category | non-dangerous wreck |
|
Cree Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM) |
54 39 N,18 50 W |
| Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees |
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| Water Depth | 1223 m |
| Water Level Effect | always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum | Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name | CREE |
| Type | steam ship |
| Flag | GB |
| Length | 113.4 m |
| Width | 16.5 m |
| Draught | 7.6 |
| Tonnage | 4791 |
| Tonnage Type | gross |
| Conspic Visual | not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar | not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk | Nov 22, 1940 |
| Original Detection Year | 1940 |
| Last Detection Year | 1987 |
| Original Source | other |
| Last Amended Date | Oct 11, 2004 |
Circumstances of loss
BUILT IN 1920 BY COMMONWEALTH NAVAL DOCKYARD. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY MUIR YOUNG. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 311NHP. TORPEDOED BY U-123. ALL 43 MEN LOST. (DODS & AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES).
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