Creemuir Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Creemuir Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		57 0.808 N,1 52.158 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 57.013467
  • Longitude: -1.869300
Wreck Depth 52 m
Water Depth 63 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CREEMUIR
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 109.8 m
Width 15.5 m
Draught 7.5
Sonar Length 121
Sonar Width 27
Shadow Height 11
Orientation 175
Tonnage 3997
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 11, 1940
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions 0009.8,,003.2,345
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 2010
Original Source other
Surveying Details [NO DATE] SUNK 10M SE OF ABERDEEN. (WW2SL). POSN 570108N, 015000W FOR FILING ONLY. SEP 2010000028002 26.2.10 WK LOCATED IN 5700.808N, 0152.158W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 52.96 IN GEN DEPTH 63.96MTRS. LENGTH 121MTRS, WIDTH 27MTRS, HEIGHT 11.0MTRS. LIES 175/355DEGS. SEABED SAND & BROKEN SHELL. (GARDLINE HYDRO, HI 1155, INTITIAL EXAMINATION OF DATA). INS AS WK 52MTRS. - NM 1291/10. HH091/155/01 1.3.10 SEP 2010/000097684 ABOVE DATA CONFIRMED. SCOUR 3.2MTRS DEEP EXTENDS 9.8MTRS TOWARDS 345 DEGS FROM N END OF WK. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. UPRIGHT, BOW SECTION BROKEN. LIES 175.355 DEGS WITH BOW SECTION HEADING 200 DEGS. (GARDLINE HYDRO, HI 1155). NCA.
Last Amended Date Mar 1, 2010

Circumstances of loss

EX- LANGLEEMERE '38, EX- MEDOMSLEY. BUILT IN 1924 BY PALMERS' CO LTD, NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY MUIR SS CO. THREE BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 352NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE HULL FOR SYDNEY. FOUNDERED AFTER BEING ATTACKED AND TORPEDOED BY GERMAN AIRCRAFT. (SIBI).

General Comments

UPRIGHT, BROKEN, BOW SECTION HEADING 200 DEGS

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 57 0.808 N,1 52.158 W
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FAQ

Where is the CREEMUIR wreck located?

The CREEMUIR wreck is located at coordinates 57 0.808 N,1 52.158 W.

How deep is the CREEMUIR and where exactly is it located?

The CREEMUIR lies at a depth of about 52 meters and is located at coordinates 57 0.808 N,1 52.158 W.

How deep is the seabed around the CREEMUIR?

The seabed around the CREEMUIR lies at approximately 63 meters deep.

When did the CREEMUIR sink?

The CREEMUIR sank on Nov 11, 1940.

When was the wreck of the CREEMUIR discovered?

The wreck of the CREEMUIR was discovered in 1940.

What country did the CREEMUIR belong to?

The CREEMUIR belonged to GB.

What cargo was the CREEMUIR carrying?

The CREEMUIR was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the CREEMUIR?

The CREEMUIR had a tonnage of 3997 tons.

What type of wreck is the CREEMUIR?

The CREEMUIR is classified as a steam ship.

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