
What is recorded here
MV Creteblock was a medium-sized cargo vessel operating in the North Sea region. It was lost in 1974 after running aground near the Yorkshire coast during a storm, resulting in the loss of its cargo but no reported loss of life; its wreck remains a notable feature in local maritime heritage.
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