Newcrest Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Newcrest Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		43 32.94 N,5 40.08 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 43.549000
  • Longitude: -5.668000
Water Depth 2 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name NEWCREST
Type motor vessel
Flag GB
Length 145.7 m
Width 18.9 m
Draught 8.8
Tonnage 6221
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 7, 1983
Bottom Texture Stone
Original Detection Year 1983
Last Detection Year 1984
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Apr 13, 2000

Surveying Details

H3329/77 14.3.83 NOT POSSIBLE TO SALVE WITHIN INSURED VALUE. (LL, 15.3.83) POSN 433300N, 054000W FOR FILING ONLY.H3329/77 5.5.83 VESSEL NOW BROKEN IN TWO. (LL, 25.3.83)H3329/77 14.8.84 A WRECKED FV LIES IN 433259N, 053995W [SIC]. SHOWS AT ALL STAGES OF THE TIDE. (MV BARBAREE IV, HN DTD 27.7.84) NCA, MISTAKE IN LONGITUDE, BUT STATES PORT OF GIJON, POSSIBLY THIS WK. H3329/77 21.2.85 ON SITE SCRAPPING COMMENCED JAN 1985, USING CONTROLLED EXPLOSIONS. (CADIZ NM 1827/84). NCA.

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1959 BY HARLAND & WOLFF LTD, BELFAST. WAS ON PASSAGE FALMOUTH FOR AVILES FOR SCRAPPING & UNDER TOW OF TUG FANELA WHEN TOWLINE BROKE WHILE ENTERING GIJON IN ROUGH SEAS. GROUNDED UNDER CLIFF AT SANTA CATALINA PENINSULA. CANNOT BE REFLOATED AS BROKEN IN TWO, BUT SCRAPPING IN SITU POSSIBLE. (MSD)

General Comments

BROKEN IN TWO

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FAQ

Where is the NEWCREST wreck located?

The NEWCREST wreck is located at coordinates 43 32.94 N,5 40.08 W.

How deep is the seabed around the NEWCREST?

The seabed around the NEWCREST lies at approximately 2 meters deep.

When did the NEWCREST sink?

The NEWCREST sank on Feb 7, 1983.

When was the wreck of the NEWCREST discovered?

The wreck of the NEWCREST was discovered in 1983.

What country did the NEWCREST belong to?

The NEWCREST belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the NEWCREST?

The NEWCREST had a tonnage of 6221 tons.

What type of wreck is the NEWCREST?

The NEWCREST is classified as a motor vessel.

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