Maritime record 2160 - CRESSWELL: FLANNAN ISLANDS, ATLANTIC
Summary
Approx. 58 28 00N, 008 02 00W, wreck of steam trawler Cresswell, sunk in WWII
Location
| Grid reference | NA 48350 68920 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NA46NE |
| Parish | MARITIME, Western Isles |
Map
Type and Period (2)
Full Description
NA46NE 8000 4835 6892
N 58 28 W 8 2
Quality of fix = PA
Horizontal Datum = UND
General water depth = 150
Circumstances of Loss Details
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The steam trawler CRESSWELL was captured and sunk by gunfire from the German submarine U41, whilst en-route Fleetwood to the fishing grounds.
Source; (World War II Shipping Loses, Lloyd's World War II Shipping Loses, Axis Submarine Successes.
Surveying Details
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A sinking position of 18 miles NW by N of the Flannan Isles is given in the above sources. This gives an approximate position of 58 28 00N, 008 02 00W in a general depth of 150 metres.
Hydrographic Office, 1995.
CROSS REF: NA45NE 8000 CRESSWELL (POSSIBLY)
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Record last edited
Jul 28 2005 2:24PM
