Cressdene (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Cressdene (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 53.302 N,1 38.874 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.888367
  • Longitude: 1.647900
Wreck Depth 17.6 m
Water Depth 23 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CRESSDENE (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Sonar Length 119.8
Sonar Width 31.3
Shadow Height 5.4
Orientation 30
Tonnage 4270
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 16, 1942
Bottom Texture 1,4,6
Original Detection Year 1942
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details H01131/42 16.5.42 DW MARKED BY G CAN BUOY, IN 515318N, 013245E. - NM 1016/42. H01131/42 AMEND TO WK 6FMS. DELETE BUOY. - NM 1323/43. H01131/42 AMEND TO WK 6FMS 3FT. - NM 224/46. H01131/49 10.7.49 OROPESA SWEEP MAY 1948. CLEAR AT 40, FOUL AT 42FT IN GEN DEPTH 72FT. (HMS SHARPSHOOTER, 27.7.48). AMEND TO WK 8FMS. - NM 1100/49. H01131/49 10.7.49 SWEPT AGAIN MAY 1949. POSN 515314N, 013853E. CLEAR AT 48FT IN GEN DEPTH 76FT. (HMS SHARPSHOOTER, 23.6.49). 24.1.72 AMEND TO WSW 14.6MTRS. NC 2051. H4358/74 22.11.74 EXAM'D IN 515321N, 013900E [EUR] USING HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S 15.8 IN GEN DEPTH 23MTRS. NO SCOUR. SONAR LENGTH 100MTRS. LIES 040/220 DEG. (HMS EGERIA, HI 19/74). BR STD. H4139/76 11.1.77 EXAM'D 5.10.76 IN 515315N, 013854.6E [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. SWEPT CLEAR 15.9, FOUL AT 16.4MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 17.4 IN GEN DEPTH 23.5MTRS. LARGE WK, OR SCATTERED WRECKAGE 125 X 50MTRS, LYING NE/SW. NO SCOUR. FOUL WAS OBTAINED 30MTRS FROM THE N END. (HMS BEAGLE, HI 31/76). BR STD. HH244/351/01 3.4.92 LOCATED 6.2.92 DURING SURVEY OF PROPOSED RELACEMENT DEEP WATER ANCHORAGE AT SUNK. POSN 515316N, 013859E [OGB] USING MICROFIX. WRECKAGE OF LENGTH ABOUT 80MTRS LYING 010/190 DEG, APPROX. (PLA WK REPORT, 11/92). NCA. HH090/667/01 19.12.95 EXAM'D 30.7.95 IN 515318.02N, 013852.55E [WGD] USING DGPS. SWEPT CLEAR 17.4, FOUL 17.8MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 18.3 IN GEN DEPTH 23.5MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 5MTRS. LENGTH 120MTRS, WIDTH 38MTRS. LIES 040/220 DEGS. PRONOUNCED MAGNETIC SIGNATURE. LARGE DEGRADED WRECK/DEBRIS. WK IS STREWN WITH OLD NETS/BUOYS AS REPORTED BY DIVERS. (OCEONICS, HI 667). BR STD. HH090/823/01 21.8.98 LOCATED IN CHARTED POSN. NOT FULLY SURVEYED DUE TO FLOATS AND LINES. (NP 1016, HI 823). NCA. SEP 2015/000083463 17.7.16 EXAM'D 22.2.16 IN 5153.302N, 0138.874E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 17.6MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 23MTRS. LENGTH 119.8MTRS, WIDTH 31.3MTRS, HT 5.4MTRS, ORIENTATION 030/210. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. WK ENTIRELY BROKEN UP, GENERAL SHAPE OF SHIP SEEN DUE TO GENERAL REMNANTS OF KEY STRUCTURAL PARTS. (MMT, HI 1474). AMEND TO DW 17.6MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Jul 17, 2016

Circumstances of loss

MINED WHILE ON PASSAGE LONDON TO METHIL AND ROSARIO.

General Comments

Wk entirely broken up.

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FAQ

Where is the CRESSDENE (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The CRESSDENE (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 51 53.302 N,1 38.874 E.

How deep is the CRESSDENE (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The CRESSDENE (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 17.6 meters and is located at coordinates 51 53.302 N,1 38.874 E.

How deep is the seabed around the CRESSDENE (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the CRESSDENE (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 23 meters deep.

When did the CRESSDENE (POSSIBLY) sink?

The CRESSDENE (POSSIBLY) sank on Mar 16, 1942.

When was the wreck of the CRESSDENE (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the CRESSDENE (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1942.

What country did the CRESSDENE (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The CRESSDENE (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the CRESSDENE (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The CRESSDENE (POSSIBLY) was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the CRESSDENE (POSSIBLY)?

The CRESSDENE (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 4270 tons.

What type of wreck is the CRESSDENE (POSSIBLY)?

The CRESSDENE (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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