Coonatto Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Coonatto Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 44.869 N,0 10.405 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.747817
  • Longitude: 0.173417
Water Depth 1 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name COONATTO
Type sailing vessel
Flag GB
Length 48.8 m
Width 8.8 m
Tonnage 633
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo non-ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,natural fibres and materials in general: unprocessed and products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 21, 1876
Original Detection Year 1975
Last Detection Year 1978
Original Source diver
Surveying Details H1288/75 19.10.78 LOCATED IN APPROX 504450N, 001030E [OGB] ON LWST MARK, OFF ONE OF THE 'SEVEN SISTERS' KNOWN AS BRASS POINT. TREE NAILS, BRASS PINS, COPPER RIVETS AND COAL RECOVERED. (J WAREING, 20.9.75 & 5.9.78). DURING ORIGINAL SALVAGE WORK 2368 BALES OF WOOL, 374 CAKES OF COPPER & 2041 INGOTS WERE RECOVERED. (NATIONAL MARITIME MUSEUM, 31.8.78). POSN FOR FILING ONLY. HH090/944/01 14.9.01 NOT LOCATED BY DCS3 AND MAGNETOMETER. (NP 1016). AMENDED DEAD. NCA. 4.12.13 NOT LOCATED IN 2013 USING M/B. (EGS, HI 1312). NCA.
Last Amended Date Sep 14, 2001

Circumstances of loss

PASSAGE ADELAIDE FOR LONDON. RAN AGROUND AT CROWLINK, 2 MILES W OF BEACHY HEAD. (NATIONAL MARITIME MUSEUM).

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FAQ

Where is the COONATTO wreck located?

The COONATTO wreck is located at coordinates 50 44.869 N,0 10.405 E.

How deep is the seabed around the COONATTO?

The seabed around the COONATTO lies at approximately 1 meter deep.

When did the COONATTO sink?

The COONATTO sank on Feb 21, 1876.

When was the wreck of the COONATTO discovered?

The wreck of the COONATTO was discovered in 1975.

What country did the COONATTO belong to?

The COONATTO belonged to GB.

What cargo was the COONATTO carrying?

The COONATTO was carrying non-ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,natural fibres and materials in general: unprocessed and products.

What was the tonnage of the COONATTO?

The COONATTO had a tonnage of 633 tons.

What type of wreck is the COONATTO?

The COONATTO is classified as a sailing vessel.

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