HMS Crested Eagle
Marker: recorded wreck position (Date not recorded).
Key facts
| Name | HMS Crested Eagle | Wikidata label |
|---|---|---|
| Ship type | paddle steamer | Wikidata P31 instance of |
| Nationality / flag | United Kingdom | Wikidata P137 operator → P17 country |
| Operator | Royal Navy | Wikidata P137 operator |
| Conflict | World War II | Wikidata P607 conflict |
| Nearest coast | France | Natural Earth (public domain) |
| Position | 51.0822, 2.4961 | Wikidata P625 coordinate location (CC0) |
About the wreck
HMS Crested Eagle was a paddle steamer sunk in the Dunkirk evacuation. J. Samuel White built her in 1925 for the General Steam Navigation Company, and was requisitioned by the Admiralty during the World War II for anti-aircraft duties as part of the Thames Special Service Flotilla.
Location
- Recorded position: 51.0822, 2.4961 (Wikidata P625 coordinate location (CC0); may be approximate)
- Nearest coast: France
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Wreck facts from Wikidata (CC0).
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