Crispin (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Crispin (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 55.427 N,6 54.955 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.923783
  • Longitude: -6.915917
Wreck Depth 59.23 m
Water Depth 65 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CRISPIN (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 108.2 m
Width 14.9 m
Draught 7.3
Sonar Length 81.8
Sonar Width 29.1
Shadow Height 5.7
Orientation 160
Tonnage 3965
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo animals (land & sea) and birds
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 29, 1917
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Surveying Details SUNK LOST 14 MILES S FROM HOOK PT, WATERFORD. (WW1 BR MSL). 13.3.78 13.3.78 INS AS WK USC PA. NC 2049. H1933/79 10.4.81 H1933/79 10.4.81 EXAM'D 25.9.80 IN 515522N, 065502W [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 62 IN GEN DEPTH 64MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 7MTRS, LENGTH 85MTRS. LYING 175/355 DEGS. GIVES STRONG MAGNETIC RESPONSE. APPARENTLY MAST STILL STANDING AT S END. (HMS FOX, HI 51B/79). AMEND TO WK 57MTRS. BR STD. HH100/351/20 8.9.03 HH100/351/20 8.9.03 DIVED IN 5155.446N, 0654.954W [WGD]. STANDS 5MTRS HIGH BY DEPTH GAUGE. NO SCOUR. LIES N/S. UPRIGHT BUT VERY BROKEN. HIGHEST POINT IS THE TWO BOILERS. 4 BLADED PROP. MAST AT THE BOW LAYING ACROSS THE WK. SEABED SAND WAVES. COULD BE ETAL MANOR. CINC REQUESTED. (G GOUCH, FAX DTD 3.9.03). AMEND POSN. BR STD. 10.5.07 10.5.07 WK LOCATED IN 5155.448N, 0654.961W [WGD] USING DGPS. GEN DEPTH 66MTRS. LENGTH 93MTRS, WIDTH 22MTRS, HT 2.6MTRS. (INSS SURVEY 1999-2005). LIES 170/350 DEGS. INTACT, COLLAPSED. MAST NOTED AS BEING COLLAPSED IN PREVIOUS DIVE REPORT. AMEND WK 62MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. 20.10.11 20.10.11 CINC DELETED. MORE THAN FIVE YEARS. 17.7.12 17.7.12 LEAST M/B DEPTH 63.89MTRS. (IRISH WKS LIST). AMEND WK 63MTRS. BR STD. SEP 2016/000231428 10.10.16 EXAM'D 15.9.16 IN 5155.449N, 0654.964W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 59.2MTRS, GEN DEPTH 65MTRS. LENGTH 81.8MTRS, WIDTH 29.1MTRS, HT 5.7MTRS, ORIENTATION 160/340. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY, WK PARTIALLY COVERED. (INFOMAR SURVEY CV16_05). AMEND NDW 59MTRS IN REVISED POSN. SEP 2023/000175592 21.3.23 AMENDMENT MADE BY BATHY TO SEP 2016/000231428. REVISED POSN AND LEAST M/B DEPTH. NEW POSN 5155.427M, 0654.9554W [WGD]. NEW LEAST M/B DEPTH 59.23MTRS (UKHO). RETAIN 59MTR DEPTH IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Sep 21, 2023

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1907 BY SIR RAYLTON DIXON & CO LTD, MIDDLESBROUGH. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY BOOTH SS CO LTD, LIVERPOOL. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 408NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE NEWPORT NEWS, USA, FOR AVONMOUTH. CARGO 700 HORSES FOR USE IN FRANCE. TORPEDOED BY U-57. EIGHT MEN LOST. (SII).

General Comments

UPRIGHT, WELL BROKEN, MAST LIES ACROSS BOW

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FAQ

Where is the CRISPIN (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The CRISPIN (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 51 55.427 N,6 54.955 W.

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

The CRISPIN (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 59.23 meters and is located at coordinates 51 55.427 N,6 54.955 W.

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

The seabed around the CRISPIN (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 65 meters deep.

When did the CRISPIN (POSSIBLY) sink?

The CRISPIN (POSSIBLY) sank on Mar 29, 1917.

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

The wreck of the CRISPIN (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1917.

What country did the CRISPIN (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The CRISPIN (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the CRISPIN (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The CRISPIN (POSSIBLY) was carrying animals (land & sea) and birds.

What was the tonnage of the CRISPIN (POSSIBLY)?

The CRISPIN (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 3965 tons.

What type of wreck is the CRISPIN (POSSIBLY)?

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

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