Crimdon (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Crimdon (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 30.168 N,0 33.287 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.502800
  • Longitude: -0.554783
Wreck Depth 37.86 m
Water Depth 48 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CRIMDON (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag SE
Length 79.9 m
Width 10.7 m
Draught 5.8
Sonar Length 61.5
Sonar Width 18.9
Shadow Height 6.04
Orientation 180
Tonnage 1599
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 27, 1918
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Surveying Details M35807 28.7.18 POSN 542930N, 003115W. SANK IN 1.5 MINUTES WITH WHITBY HIGH LT BRG W. (PILOT - S10 GRIMSBY IDSA). 1.8.18 POSN 543000N, 003400W. (VAEC, AP REPORT). M012910 27.8.18 POSN 543000N, 003200W. (VAEC, AP REPORT). H3752/26 11.6.26 INS AS NDW(PA)(1918) IN 543000N, 003200W. BR STD. H4593/59 9.11.59 AMEND TO NDW(PA). NC 1200. 28.8.73 AMEND TO USCPA 28MTRS. NC 129. H4069/72 3.12.75 NOT LOCATED DURING SURVEY. (RISDON BEAZLEY MARINE LTD, HN 13.11.75). DELETED. H5103/83 26.9.86 THREE FASTENERS IN MEAN POSN 543045N, 003302W. POSN BY DECCA. (KINGFISHER OBSTN BOOKLET - WHITBY AREA). H1311/88 11.10.88 WK IN 543009N, 003325W. (M FREEMAN, 30.09.88). INS AS NDWPA. H6331/87 26.1.89 EXAM'D 21.6.88 IN 543009N, 003311W [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [4 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 41 IN GEN DEPTHS 43-45MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 3.8MTRS. BROKEN UP INTO 2 SECTIONS - NORTHERN 50MTRS LONG, 20MTRS WIDE, LYING 155/335 DEG AND SOUTHERN 30MTRS LONG, 12MTRS WIDE. (LAND & MARINE, HI 414B). AMEND TO WK 39MTRS. BR STD. HH100/351/09 6.6.95 WELL DECAYED AND SPREAD ABOUT. STERN TO MIDSHIPS INCLUDING PROP SHAFT IS THE MOST INTACT PART, BUT NOT MUCH ABOVE SEABED. SINGLE BOILER. PROBABLE STEAM COMPOUND ENGINE AMIDSHIPS. (A C JACKSON/RACEY). SEP2017/000002822 3.5.17 EXAM'D 12.12.16 IN 5430.168N, 0033.287W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 37.86MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 48MTRS, LENGTH 61.5MTRS, WIDTH 18.9MTRS, HEIGHT 6.04MTRS, ORIENTATION 180/360 DEGS. WRECK IS A LARGE VESSEL LYING BROKEN INTO TWO IN THE MIDSHIPS BOW AND STERN SECTIONS LIE AT 90 DEGS. NORTHERN SECTION 48MTRS LONG, SOUTH SECTION 60MTRS LONG. (MMT, HI 1491). AMEND NDW 37MTRS IN REVISED POSITION.
Last Amended Date May 3, 2017

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1878 BY WILLIAM GREY, WEST HARTLEPOOL. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY REDERIAKTIEB, EMBLA. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 167HP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY T RICHARDSON, HARTELPOOL. PASSAGE THE TYNE FOR ROUEN. CARGO 2050 TONS COAL. TORPEDOED BY UC 40.

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FAQ

Where is the CRIMDON (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The CRIMDON (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 54 30.168 N,0 33.287 W.

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

The CRIMDON (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 37.86 meters and is located at coordinates 54 30.168 N,0 33.287 W.

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

The seabed around the CRIMDON (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 48 meters deep.

When did the CRIMDON (POSSIBLY) sink?

The CRIMDON (POSSIBLY) sank on Jul 27, 1918.

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

The wreck of the CRIMDON (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1918.

What country did the CRIMDON (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The CRIMDON (POSSIBLY) belonged to SE.

What cargo was the CRIMDON (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The CRIMDON (POSSIBLY) was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the CRIMDON (POSSIBLY)?

The CRIMDON (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 1599 tons.

What type of wreck is the CRIMDON (POSSIBLY)?

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

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