War Crocus (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
War crocus (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 7.033 N,0 1.037 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.117217
  • Longitude: -0.017283
Wreck Depth 28.5 m
Water Depth 36 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name WAR CROCUS (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 104.2 m
Width 14.1 m
Draught 7.7
Sonar Length 92
Sonar Width 28
Shadow Height 8.8
Orientation 170
Tonnage 5296
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 8, 1918
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1979
Last Detection Year 2011
Original Source fishing vessel
Surveying Details 18.7.18 M34883 18.7.18 LOST 4 MILES OFF FLAMBOROUGH HEAD. LOST 2/5 MILES E BY N FROM FLAMBOROUGH HEAD. (BVLS AND LLOYDS WW1 LOSSES). H2534/74 5.12.79 H2534/74 5.12.79 WK IN 540651N, 000104W. REFERRED TO AS 'GUNHOUSE'. MAY BE MORE THAN ONE WK. (KINGFISHER BOOK OF TOWS VOL 1). H4069/72 10.3.80 H4069/72 10.3.80 EXAM'D 13.11.79 IN 540701.3N, 000054.8W [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 34.7 IN GEN DEPTH 37MTRS. HT BY HYDROSEARCH: SHADOW 8.3MTRS, VERTICAL 6.1MTRS, LENGTH 125MTRS, BEAM 11MTRS, LYING 150/330DEGS. SEABED SMOOTH GRAVEL. LARGE WK WITH BROKEN BACK & HIGH POINT AT CENTRE. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 47/79). INS AS WK 28.5MTRS. BR STD. H4069/72 6.8.80 H4069/72 6.8.80 EXAM'D IN 540702N, 000056W [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. SWEPT CLEAR AT 24.9MTRS, FOUL AT 25.5MTRS. GEN DEPTH 37MTRS. LENGTH 125MTRS, LIES 165/345DEGS. (HMS ENTERPRISE, TLX DTD 25.7.80). AMEND TO SW 24.9MTRS. - NM 1792/80. H1942/76 9.3.81 H1942/76 9.3.81 SWEEPING DATE WAS 23.7.80. TELEXED DETAILS CONFIRMED. (SOISS, HI 65/80). H1270/84 5.4.88 H1270/84 5.4.88 AMEND TO SW 24.5MTRS. BR STD. HH090/730/01 19.12.97 HH090/730/01 19.12.97 EXAM'D 8.8.97 IN 540702.0N, 000102.0W [WGD] USING DGPS. SWEPT CLEAR 28.5, FOUL 29.1MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 29.2 IN GEN DEPTH 36MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 8.8MTRS. LENGTH 92MTRS, WIDTH 28MTRS. LIES 170/350 DEGS. POORLY DEFINED AND DECOMPOSED. (GARDLINE, HI 730). AMEND TO SW 28.5MTRS. BR STD. 3.8.11 SEP 2011/000136845 3.8.11 LOCATED IN 5407.033N, 0001.037W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 28.59MTRS. (NETSURVEY, HN DTD 18.7.11 FOR HI 1358). NCA. 12.10.11 12.10.11 LENGTH 140 MTRS, WIDTH 35MTRS, HT 7MTRS. LIES 150/330 DEGS. (NETSURVEY, HI 1358). BROKEN AND GENERALLY COLLAPSED. NCA.
Last Amended Date Aug 3, 2011

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1918 BY WILLIAM GREY & CO, SUNDERLAND. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE SHIPPING CONTROLLER. THREE BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE EAST HARTLEPOOL FOR SOUTHEND-ON-SEA ON HER MAIDEN VOYAGE. 1 X 4.7 INCH GUN. TORPEDOED BY UB-107. REMAINED AFLOAT FOR HALF AN HOUR THEN SUDDENLY SANK. NO LIVES LOST. (SIBI).

General Comments

POORLY DEFINED AND DECOMPOSED

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FAQ

Where is the WAR CROCUS (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The WAR CROCUS (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 54 7.033 N,0 1.037 W.

How deep is the WAR CROCUS (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The WAR CROCUS (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 28.5 meters and is located at coordinates 54 7.033 N,0 1.037 W.

How deep is the seabed around the WAR CROCUS (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the WAR CROCUS (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 36 meters deep.

When did the WAR CROCUS (POSSIBLY) sink?

The WAR CROCUS (POSSIBLY) sank on Jul 8, 1918.

When was the wreck of the WAR CROCUS (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the WAR CROCUS (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1979.

What country did the WAR CROCUS (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The WAR CROCUS (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the WAR CROCUS (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The WAR CROCUS (POSSIBLY) was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the WAR CROCUS (POSSIBLY)?

The WAR CROCUS (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 5296 tons.

What type of wreck is the WAR CROCUS (POSSIBLY)?

The WAR CROCUS (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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