Where is the CRUSADER wreck located?

The CRUSADER wreck is located at coordinates 51 18.029 N,4 26.068 W.

How deep is the seabed around the CRUSADER?

The seabed around the CRUSADER lies at approximately 20 meters deep.

The CRUSADER sank on Mar 22, 1969.

The wreck of the CRUSADER was discovered in 1969.

The CRUSADER is classified as a fishing vessel.

Field	Value
Wreck Category	dangerous wreck
Status	Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Crusader Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM)	51 18.029 N,4 26.068 W
Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees	Latitude: 51.300483 Longitude: -4.434467
Water Depth	20 m
Water Level Effect	always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum	Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name	CRUSADER
Type	fishing vessel
Flag	GB
Conspic Visual	not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar	not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk	Mar 22, 1969
Original Detection Year	1969
Last Detection Year	1977
Original Source	Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details	10.4.69 NDW(PA) IN 25FMS. (LL VOL 195). NCA. 6.10.72 INS AS USCPA 11FMS 0FT. NC 1179. 14.2.73 AMEND TO USC PA 20.0MTRS. NC 1164. H3804/72 20.3.78 NOT FOUND DURING DCS3 SEARCH. (HMS FAWN, HI 41/77). AMEND DEAD. BR STD. SEP 2013/000174975 29.9.13 NOT LOCATED BY DCS3. (GARDLINE GEOSURVEY FOR CHANNEL ENERGY LTD, ATLANTIC ARRAY OFSHORE WINDFARM ROS DTD 3.2010 - 5.2010). NCA. RSDRA2023000182713 4.9.23 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET (2023) (CLINTON MARINE SURVEY AB, HI 1723). NFA.
Last Amended Date	Apr 23, 2025

WAS LOST FOR SIX DAYS THEN FOUND BY MV TEES ORE. SANK WHILE UNDER TOW.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 18.029 N,4 26.068 W

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