Natcrest Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Natcrest Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		48 40.441 N,4 55.088 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 48.674017
  • Longitude: -4.918133
Wreck Depth 77 m
Water Depth 100 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name NATCREST
Type merchant vessel
Flag GR
Length 143.4 m
Width 18.6 m
Draught 11.9
Tonnage 6424
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ore
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 16, 1974
Original Detection Year 1974
Last Detection Year 2021
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Aug 20, 2021

Surveying Details

17.6.74 POSN GIVEN AS 484000N, 045200W. (LL, 16.6.74). 18.6.74 POSN GIVEN AS 484000N, 045500W, GEN DEPTH 80MTRS. (LL, 17.6.74). H1271/72 22.8.74 NDW PA IN 484030N, 045500W. (BREST NM 74 27 13). BR STD. H1271/72 10.12.74 REPEAT OF ABOVE. (CADIZ NM 26 889 75). 24.8.74 MERCHANT VESSEL 'NATCREST' IN 484030N, 045500W [EUR]. GEN DEPTH 102MTRS. (FRENCH WK RECORDS DTD 18.10.76). 9.9.77 SHOWN AS NDW ON FRENCH 6680 [INT 1708]. NE 2643. 12.10.87 SHOWN AS WK USC PD 77MTRS ON FRENCH 6680 [1986 EDN]. ALSO LISTED IN FRENCH WK RECORDS, NO.14584192. BR STD. 2.3.09 SHOWN IN 4840.440N, 0455.090W [WGD] ON FRENCH 6680 [INT1708] [3RD EDN 2003, CORRECT TO NM 42 29 08, 1:150,000, 2ND SCALE ADOPTION]. NC 2647. 30.4.09 SHOWN IN 4840.441N, 0455.088W [WGD] ON FRENCH 7150 [2ND EDN 2008, 1:50,000, LARGEST SCALE ADOPTION) NC 2025.

Circumstances of loss

GREEK MOTOR VESSEL 'NATCREST', BUILT 1956, SUNK OFF USHANT FOLLOWING COLLISION WITH GREEK ORE CARRIER 'NEMA' IN DENSE FOG WHILST ON PASSAGE HUELVA FOR ROTTERDAM. CREW RESCUED. (LLOYDS VOL.216).

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FAQ

Where is the NATCREST wreck located?

The NATCREST wreck is located at coordinates 48 40.441 N,4 55.088 W.

How deep is the NATCREST and where exactly is it located?

The NATCREST lies at a depth of about 77 meters and is located at coordinates 48 40.441 N,4 55.088 W.

How deep is the seabed around the NATCREST?

The seabed around the NATCREST lies at approximately 100 meters deep.

When did the NATCREST sink?

The NATCREST sank on Jun 16, 1974.

When was the wreck of the NATCREST discovered?

The wreck of the NATCREST was discovered in 1974.

What country did the NATCREST belong to?

The NATCREST belonged to GR.

What cargo was the NATCREST carrying?

The NATCREST was carrying ore.

What was the tonnage of the NATCREST?

The NATCREST had a tonnage of 6424 tons.

What type of wreck is the NATCREST?

The NATCREST is classified as a merchant vessel.

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