Corbet Woodall Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Corbet woodall Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 41.568 N,0 53.438 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.692800
  • Longitude: -0.890633
Wreck Depth 12.2 m
Water Depth 12 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CORBET WOODALL
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 61 m
Width 10.1 m
Draught 4
Tonnage 917
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 30, 1917
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 2003
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Surveying Details H7476/17 31.1.18 MINED 1.5M FROM NAB LTV. - FNM 339/17. H2333/24 1.4.24 SEARCH BY TRINITY HOUSE BUT NO TRACE OF WK. (TH EX 968/24). H3287/24 12.5.24 DELETED FROM CHARTS. H4326/48 20.8.48 NOW CHARTED AS WK 3FMS 4FT [6.7MTRS] IN 504132N, 005321W WITH G CAN BUOY CLOSE NW. (TH NM 172/48, C-IN-C PORTSMOUTH). NM 1855/48. H4326/28 31.3.50 DISPERSED TO WITHIN 2FT OFF SEA BED BOTTOM ROCK. (C-IN-C NORE, 31.3.50). H4326/28 23.4.51 WIRE DRIFT SWEEP ON 17 & 23.4.51 IN 504132N, 005324W, CLEAR AT 31FT FOUL AT 32FT, SURROUNDING SEA BED 45FT. (SMLS 325 & 323). H4326/28 24.8.51 DISPERSED TO WITHIN 2FT OF SEA BED. (C-IN-C NORE, 24.8.51). H4326/28 10.1.52 DRIFT SWEEP 12 &13.11.51 IN 504133N, 005324W USING HSA. CLEAR AT 42FT LEAST WATER BY E/S 47FT IN GEN DEPTH 48FT. WK NOT MORE THAN 6FT ABOVE SEA BED. BUOY REMOVED. (HMS SHARPSHOOTER, 27.11.51 & TH). AMENDED TO WK 7FMS, BUOY DELETED. - NM 56/52. H5808/55 28.3.66 AMEND TO WK 6FMS 4FT [12.2MTRS] [DATUM]. H2214/70 4.3.70 DEMOLITION CRATER WITH WK 5FT HIGH BUT BELOW CRATER RIM LOCATED BUT NOT FIXED NOVEMBER 1967. (ECES, ROS 23.1.70). HH091/004/01 24.10.03 LOCATED BY MAGNETOMETER ONLY. CONSIDERED TO BE BURIED. (NP 1016, HI 1004). AMENDED DEAD. BR STD. SEP 2019/000094901 20.05.19 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET (2018). (CLINTON MARINE SURVEY AB, HI 1561) NFA.
Last Amended Date Oct 24, 2003

Circumstances of loss

MINED 1.5M E OF NAB LTV WHILST EN ROUTE FROM S SHIELDS TO POOLE. (LL WW1).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 50 41.568 N,0 53.438 W
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FAQ

Where is the CORBET WOODALL wreck located?

The CORBET WOODALL wreck is located at coordinates 50 41.568 N,0 53.438 W.

How deep is the CORBET WOODALL and where exactly is it located?

The CORBET WOODALL lies at a depth of about 12.2 meters and is located at coordinates 50 41.568 N,0 53.438 W.

How deep is the seabed around the CORBET WOODALL?

The seabed around the CORBET WOODALL lies at approximately 12 meters deep.

When did the CORBET WOODALL sink?

The CORBET WOODALL sank on May 30, 1917.

When was the wreck of the CORBET WOODALL discovered?

The wreck of the CORBET WOODALL was discovered in 1917.

What country did the CORBET WOODALL belong to?

The CORBET WOODALL belonged to GB.

What cargo was the CORBET WOODALL carrying?

The CORBET WOODALL was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the CORBET WOODALL?

The CORBET WOODALL had a tonnage of 917 tons.

What type of wreck is the CORBET WOODALL?

The CORBET WOODALL is classified as a steam ship.

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