Coral Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Coral Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 13.551 N,0 47.97 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.225850
  • Longitude: -0.799500
Wreck Depth 47 m
Water Depth 51 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CORAL
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 53.3 m
Width 8.5 m
Draught 3
Sonar Length 53
Sonar Width 20
Shadow Height 4
Orientation 170
Tonnage 638
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 20, 1944
Bottom Texture Pebbles
Original Detection Year 1944
Last Detection Year 2003
Original Source published World War 2 losses
Surveying Details H03135/44 & H03737/44 10.11.44 SUNK IN 501300N, 004800W, APPROX. (PNO 51, 1.11.44). CHART AS NDW. BA 2613. 24.5.54 NOW CHARTED AS NDW PA. NC 2450. 14.8.74 NOW CHARTED AS USC PA 40MTRS. NC 2450. H4121/76 8.11.76 WK EXAM'D 16.6.76 IN 501331N, 004753.6W [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 46 IN GEN DEPTH 50-52MTRS. SCOUR 1MTR DEEP. LIES ROUGHLY N/S, APPARENTLY BROKEN UP. LENGTH 180FT. (HMS FAWN, HI 52/76). AMEND TO WK 46MTRS [25FMS] IN 501331N, 004753.5W [OGB]. - NM BLOCK 239/77. HH090/952/01 21.7.03 EXAM'D 21.7.03 IN 5013.551N, 0047.970W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 47.1 IN GEN DEPTH 51-52MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 53MTRS, WIDTH 20MTRS. DCS3 HT 4.0MTRS. LIES 170/350 DEGS. MODERATE MAGNETIC ANOMALY. WELL BROKEN WK. (GARDLINE, HI 952). AMEND WK 47MTRS. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Oct 23, 2014

Circumstances of loss

PASSAGE ARROMANCHES FOR SOUTHAMPTON. ON ADMIRALTY SERVICE. TORPEDOED BY U 764. (LL WW2 & AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES).

General Comments

WELL BROKEN UP

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FAQ

Where is the CORAL wreck located?

The CORAL wreck is located at coordinates 50 13.551 N,0 47.97 W.

How deep is the CORAL and where exactly is it located?

The CORAL lies at a depth of about 47 meters and is located at coordinates 50 13.551 N,0 47.97 W.

How deep is the seabed around the CORAL?

The seabed around the CORAL lies at approximately 51 meters deep.

When did the CORAL sink?

The CORAL sank on Aug 20, 1944.

When was the wreck of the CORAL discovered?

The wreck of the CORAL was discovered in 1944.

What country did the CORAL belong to?

The CORAL belonged to GB.

What cargo was the CORAL carrying?

The CORAL was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the CORAL?

The CORAL had a tonnage of 638 tons.

What type of wreck is the CORAL?

The CORAL is classified as a steam ship.

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