Oakcrest Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Oakcrest Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 0 N,17 0 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.000000
  • Longitude: -17.000000
Water Depth 3550 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name OAKCREST
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 122.8 m
Width 15.8 m
Draught 8.2
Tonnage 5407
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 23, 1940
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 1987
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Oct 11, 2004

Surveying Details

H01001/40 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 530000N, 170000W. 12.8.87 SINKING POSN AS ABOVE PLOTS IN OVER 3000MTRS. (WW2SL & AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES).

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1929 BY R DUNCAN & CO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY CREST SHIPPING CO. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 512NHP. PASSAGE LIVERPOOL FOR NEW YORK. TORPEDOED BY U-123. 35 MEN LOST. (DODS & AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES).

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FAQ

Where is the OAKCREST wreck located?

The OAKCREST wreck is located at coordinates 53 0 N,17 0 W.

How deep is the seabed around the OAKCREST?

The seabed around the OAKCREST lies at approximately 3550 meters deep.

When did the OAKCREST sink?

The OAKCREST sank on Nov 23, 1940.

When was the wreck of the OAKCREST discovered?

The wreck of the OAKCREST was discovered in 1940.

What country did the OAKCREST belong to?

The OAKCREST belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the OAKCREST?

The OAKCREST had a tonnage of 5407 tons.

What type of wreck is the OAKCREST?

The OAKCREST is classified as a steam ship.

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