Milcrest Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Milcrest Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		44 11 N,61 56.5 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 44.183333
  • Longitude: -61.941667
Water Depth 137 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MILCREST
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 121.9 m
Width 15.8 m
Draught 8.5
Tonnage 5283
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 7, 1942
Original Detection Year 1942
Last Detection Year 1987
Original Source other
Surveying Details COLLISION POSN GIVEN AS 435300N, 622500W. (DODS). H558/59 25.7.68 H558/59 25.7.68 NDW SHOWN IN 441100N, 615630W ON CANADIAN 4013. NE 729. 18.11.87 18.11.87 STILL SHOWN AS NDW ON CANADIAN 4013 [APR'80 EDN].
Last Amended Date Nov 18, 1987

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1919 BY SWAN, HUNTER & WIGHAM RICHARDSON. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY CREST SHIPPING CO. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 517NHP. PASSAGE HULL FOR NEW YORK & HAMPTON ROADS. SANK FOLLOWING A COLLISION WITH `EMPIRE LIGHTNING'. (DODS)

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FAQ

Where is the MILCREST wreck located?

The MILCREST wreck is located at coordinates 44 11 N,61 56.5 W.

How deep is the seabed around the MILCREST?

The seabed around the MILCREST lies at approximately 137 meters deep.

When did the MILCREST sink?

The MILCREST sank on Oct 7, 1942.

When was the wreck of the MILCREST discovered?

The wreck of the MILCREST was discovered in 1942.

What country did the MILCREST belong to?

The MILCREST belonged to GB.

What cargo was the MILCREST carrying?

The MILCREST was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the MILCREST?

The MILCREST had a tonnage of 5283 tons.

What type of wreck is the MILCREST?

The MILCREST is classified as a steam ship.

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