Crescent Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Crescent Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 30.306 N,3 16.079 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.505100
  • Longitude: -3.267983
Wreck Depth 6.5 m
Water Depth 7 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CRESCENT
Type barge
Flag GB
Tonnage 593
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 11, 1871
Original Detection Year 1871
Last Detection Year 2000
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Last Amended Date May 16, 2006

Surveying Details

20.1.1871 DISPERSED BY GUNPOWDER BY MDHB ON 20.1.1871. DEPTH 23FT BELOW LBD. POSN 533017N, 031600W. (LIVERPOOL WK RECORDS). H4288/62 19.6.64 H4288/62 19.6.64 WK 3FMS 5FT IN 533015N, 031559W. (LHB SURVEY). - NM 1199/64. 28.2.74 28.2.74 AMEND TO WK 6.4MTRS [LAT] IN 533017.5N, 031600W. (K3500 N09). NC 1951. 26.3.75 26.3.75 AMEND TO WK 6.5MTRS [LAT]. (K3500/KF NO 10). NC 1951. HH091/124/01 16.5.0 HH091/124/01 16.5.0 6 NOT LOCATED USING M/B. GEN DEPTH NOW 7.2MTRS. (HMSML GLEANER, HI 1124). AMEND DEAD. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

SUNK ABOUT 3MILES E BY S 1/2 S OF NW LTV AFTER BEATING OVER LITTLE BURBO BANK.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 53 30.306 N,3 16.079 W
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FAQ

Where is the CRESCENT wreck located?

The CRESCENT wreck is located at coordinates 53 30.306 N,3 16.079 W.

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

The CRESCENT lies at a depth of about 6.5 meters and is located at coordinates 53 30.306 N,3 16.079 W.

How deep is the seabed around the CRESCENT?

The seabed around the CRESCENT lies at approximately 7 meters deep.

When did the CRESCENT sink?

The CRESCENT sank on Jan 11, 1871.

When was the wreck of the CRESCENT discovered?

The wreck of the CRESCENT was discovered in 1871.

What country did the CRESCENT belong to?

The CRESCENT belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the CRESCENT?

The CRESCENT had a tonnage of 593 tons.

What type of wreck is the CRESCENT?

The CRESCENT is classified as a barge.

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