Rfa Creosol Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status historic
Rfa creosol Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 52.249 N,1 11.901 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.870817
  • Longitude: -1.198350
Wreck Depth 35.8 m
Water Depth 44 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name RFA CREOSOL
Type tanker
Flag GB
Length 67.4 m
Width 10.7 m
Draught 4.6
Sonar Length 65
Sonar Width 16.2
Shadow Height 7.6
Orientation 27
Tonnage 1179
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 7, 1918
Bottom Texture Gravel
Scour Dimensions 008.0,010.0,001.7,027
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 2024
Original Source other
Surveying Details 1918 POSN 545230N, 011130W. (VAEC WEEKLY REPORT). H5667/52 9.9.52 AMEND TO NDWPA. NC 1911. H2433/71 21.4.71 2 SONAR CONTACTS IN 545215N, 011148W. PROBABLY THIS WK. GOOD SHADOW ON SONAR TRACE. (ISS, HMS ENTERPRISE ROS DTD 31.12.71). NCA YET. H2189/71 22.5.72 FURTHER CONTACTS 4C SW. NOT YET INVESTIGATED. (ISS, 1971). 18.5.73 AMEND TO USCPA 28MTRS. NC 152. H6330/87 7.11.88 EXAM'D 7.6.88 IN 545214N, 011149W [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [7 LOP]. SWEPT CLEAR AT 34.8, FOUL AT 35.3MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 35.5 IN GEN DEPTH 43.5MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 44.2MTRS. DCS3 HT 7.9MTRS, LENGTH 85MTRS, BEAM 12MTRS. INTACT, LYING 035/215 DEG. UPRIGHT AND GIVING A GOOD SHADOW FROM ALL DIRECTIONS. A PROJECTION, POSSIBLY MAST, STANDS A QUARTER OF THE WAY FROM S END. (GARDLINE SURVEYS, HI 414A). AMEND TO SW 34MTRS IN REVISED POSN. - NM 3636/88. HH100/351/15 9.11.99 LIES ON A SEABED OF FINE SAND, GRAVEL AND MUD. VERY SUBSTATIAL AND STANDS UP TO 7MTRS HIGH. INTACT. MOST OF MACHINERY, FITTINGS AND INSTRUMENTS ARE MADE OF COPPER AND BRASS. BRIDGE STRUCTURE IS LARGELY INTACT WITH ALL EQUIPMENTS STILL FITTED. BRONZE PROP STILL IN PLACE. (R YOUNG, LTR DTD 2.11.99). NCA. 5.4.17 STATUTORY INSTRUMENTS, DEFENCE NO 147/2017. COMING INTO FORCE 3.3.17. AMEND
Last Amended Date Mar 19, 2015

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1916 BY SHORT BROS, SUNDERLAND. ONE OF 18 'OL' CLASS OF ADMIRALTY DESIGNED HARBOUR TANKERS. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT FOR 9.5KTS. PASSAGE THE HUMBER FOR SUNDERLAND. TORPEDOED BY UC 17.

General Comments

HISTORIC

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FAQ

Where is the RFA CREOSOL wreck located?

The RFA CREOSOL wreck is located at coordinates 54 52.249 N,1 11.901 W.

How deep is the RFA CREOSOL and where exactly is it located?

The RFA CREOSOL lies at a depth of about 35.8 meters and is located at coordinates 54 52.249 N,1 11.901 W.

How deep is the seabed around the RFA CREOSOL?

The seabed around the RFA CREOSOL lies at approximately 44 meters deep.

When did the RFA CREOSOL sink?

The RFA CREOSOL sank on Feb 7, 1918.

When was the wreck of the RFA CREOSOL discovered?

The wreck of the RFA CREOSOL was discovered in 1918.

What country did the RFA CREOSOL belong to?

The RFA CREOSOL belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the RFA CREOSOL?

The RFA CREOSOL had a tonnage of 1179 tons.

What type of wreck is the RFA CREOSOL?

The RFA CREOSOL is classified as a tanker.

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