Ethel Crawford Wreck
| Field |
Value |
| Wreck Category |
non-dangerous wreck |
Ethel crawford Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
|
55 13.049 N,5 14.995 W |
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
|
- Latitude: 55.217483
- Longitude: -5.249917
|
| Wreck Depth |
43 m
|
| Water Depth |
49 m
|
| Water Level Effect |
always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum |
Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name |
ETHEL CRAWFORD |
|
Type
|
trawler
|
| Flag |
GB |
| Shadow Height |
5.4 |
| Orientation |
140 |
| Tonnage |
200 |
| Tonnage Type |
gross |
| Conspic Visual |
not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar |
not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk |
Apr 20, 1945
|
| Bottom Texture |
Mud |
| Original Detection Year |
1967 |
| Last Detection Year |
1980 |
| Original Source |
survey vessel |
| Last Amended Date |
Oct 24, 2000 |
Surveying Details
18.8.53 NDW (PA) IN 551200N, 051400W. F6629. H1190/67 19.4.67 SMALL WRECK WITH LEAST E/S DEPTH 141FT IN GEN DEPTH 159 FT. (HMS MERMAID, 1966). AMENDED ON FLEET CHARTS. H7551/68 17.1.69 LOCATED, NOT EXAMINED. (HMS HYDRA, HI 27/68). H7551/68 25.4.72 LOCATED. NOT IN SURVEY AREA. (HMS FOX, SIGNAL DTD 18.5.72). H3671/72 20.7.72 LOCATED IN 551302N, 051458W [OGB] USING HIFIX. LEAST E/S DEPTH 44 IN GEN DEPTH 49MTRS. (HMS FOX, HN). BR STD. H3671/72 12.9.72 EXAM'D 3.7.72. LEAST E/S DEPTH 44 IN GEN DEPTH 49MTRS. NO SCOUR. SEABED MUD/CLAY. WK APPEARS RATHER BROKEN UP. ABOUT 50FT LONG. LYING 075/255 DEGS. (HMS FOX, HI 51/72). H2265/73 13.6.73 AMEND TO WK 43MTRS. NC 2199. H3671/72 7.12.76 AMENDED BY NM. - NM 73/77. H2579/76 11.5.81 EXAM'D 12.11.80 IN 551302.9, 051455.7W [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 43.4 IN GEN DEPTH 49MTRS. DCS3 HT 5.4MTRS. BROKEN UP WITH ONE MAIN SECTION & 5 SMALL PIECES. MAIN SECTION LYING 140/320DEGS. (HMS HERALD, HI 9/80). NCA.
Circumstances of loss
MINED.
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
55 13.049 N,5 14.995 W
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FAQ
Where is the ETHEL CRAWFORD wreck located?
The ETHEL CRAWFORD wreck is located at coordinates 55 13.049 N,5 14.995 W.
How deep is the ETHEL CRAWFORD and where exactly is it located?
The ETHEL CRAWFORD lies at a depth of about 43 meters and is located at coordinates 55 13.049 N,5 14.995 W.
How deep is the seabed around the ETHEL CRAWFORD?
The seabed around the ETHEL CRAWFORD lies at approximately 49 meters deep.
When did the ETHEL CRAWFORD sink?
The ETHEL CRAWFORD sank on Apr 20, 1945.
When was the wreck of the ETHEL CRAWFORD discovered?
The wreck of the ETHEL CRAWFORD was discovered in 1967.
What country did the ETHEL CRAWFORD belong to?
The ETHEL CRAWFORD belonged to GB.
What was the tonnage of the ETHEL CRAWFORD?
The ETHEL CRAWFORD had a tonnage of 200 tons.
What type of wreck is the ETHEL CRAWFORD?
The ETHEL CRAWFORD is classified as a trawler.
General Comments
BROKEN UP, ONE MAIN SECTION AND FIVE SMALLER PIECES