Cresta Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category distributed remains of wreck
Status 411
Cresta Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 15.09 N,1 39.599 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.251500
  • Longitude: 1.659983
Wreck Depth 6.25 m
Water Depth 6 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CRESTA
Type cruiser (merchant)
Flag GB
Length 7.6 m
Sonar Length 26.3
Sonar Width 15.6
Shadow Height 0.5
Orientation 36
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 9, 1979
Bottom Texture 4/1
Scour Dimensions 010.1,,000.3,000.0
Original Detection Year 1979
Last Detection Year 2024
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Apr 23, 2025

Surveying Details

H4087/78 26.9.79 DW IN 521500N, 013945E APPROX, MARKED BY WHITE DAN BUOY. MAST JUST BELOW SURFACE HAS ALREADY DAMAGED PROPELLER OF FV AND FISHING GEAR ENTANGLED ON WK. (LL, 20.8.79). NCA YET. 10.8.79 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 521525N, 013926E. (YARMOUTH CG, 10.8.79). RNW ISSUED. 26.9.79 AREA SWEPT BY SONAR AND UNABLE TO LOCATE. DO NOT CONSIDER DANGER TO NAVIGATION. LOCAL FISHERMEN ADVISE SUPERSTRUCTURE AND NETS HAVE BEEN REMOVED. IF WK IS IN INDICATED POSN, WOULD ONLY BE A DANGER TO SMALL CRAFT AT LW (THV SIREN, 8.9.79). AMEND DEAD. NCA. H2917/83 2.4.85 NOT LOCATED. AREA NOT SWEPT BY DCS3. LOCAL FISHERMEN CONSIDER WK WELL DISPERSED BY FOULED TRAWLING GEAR. (SOISS, HI 196). NCA. SEP 2016/000091759 31.8.17 EXAM'D 7.3.17; IN 5215.090N, 0139.599E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 6.25MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 6MTRS, LENGTH 26.3MTRS, WIDTH 15.6MTRS, HEIGHT 0.5MTRS, ORIENTATION 036/216 DEGS. SCOUR LENGTH 10.1MTRS, 0.3MTRS DEEP, TOWARDS 000 DEGS. WRECK IS MODERATELY DEFINED AND REMAINS MOSTLY IN ONE PIECE. (GARDLINE, HI 1495). AMEND DW 6.2MTRS IN REVISED POSN. RSDRA2025000188104 14.4.25 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET 2024. NOW BURIED. (CENTRE FOR ENVIRONMENT, FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE SCIENCE SURVEY, DTD 24.06.2024). NFA.

Circumstances of loss

SANK WHILE UNDER TOW OF ALDEBURGH LIFEBOAT. (LL).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 52 15.09 N,1 39.599 E
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FAQ

Where is the CRESTA wreck located?

The CRESTA wreck is located at coordinates 52 15.09 N,1 39.599 E.

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

The CRESTA lies at a depth of about 6.25 meters and is located at coordinates 52 15.09 N,1 39.599 E.

How deep is the seabed around the CRESTA?

The seabed around the CRESTA lies at approximately 6 meters deep.

When did the CRESTA sink?

The CRESTA sank on Aug 9, 1979.

When was the wreck of the CRESTA discovered?

The wreck of the CRESTA was discovered in 1979.

What country did the CRESTA belong to?

The CRESTA belonged to GB.

What type of wreck is the CRESTA?

The CRESTA is classified as a cruiser (merchant).

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