Corea Wreck

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
Corea Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 56.653 N,1 20.273 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.944217
  • Longitude: 1.337883
Wreck Depth 9.62 m
Water Depth 8 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name COREA
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 64 m
Width 9.4 m
Draught 4.1
Sonar Length 40
Sonar Width 30
Shadow Height 1
Orientation 5
Tonnage 751
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods,machinery and mechanical parts,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 Dec 8, 1939
Original Detection Year 1939
Last Detection Year 2015
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details H0232/39 18.12.39 POSN 065 DEG, 1.5M FROM CROMER CG LOOKOUT. (CROMER, 9.12.39). INS AS DWPA IN 525700N, 012100W. - FNM 2814/39 & NM 1052/40. H0232/39 7.8.42 EXAM'D IN 525638N, 012025E. DRIFT SWEPT CLEAR AT 7, FOUL AT 8FT [MLWS]. GEN DEPTH 22FT. NO SONAR RESPONSE. (HMS SHARPSHOOTER, 23.7.48). AMEND TO WK 1FT 1FT. - NM 1751/48. 9.12.48 INS G CON BUOY CLOSE N OF WK. - NM 2729/48. 23.5.50 DISPERSAL OPERATIONS IN HAND. (MARINE CONTRACTORS LTD). H2184/45 18.11.50 DISPERSED TO 27FT IN GEN DEPTH 31FT. (MARINE CONTRACTORS LTD & TH 15.11.50). AMEND TO WK 4FMS 3FT. DELETE BUOY. - NM 2350/50. 14.3.73 AMEND TO WK 7.8MTRS [LAT]. NC 106.. HH090/561/01 7.1.92 NOT FOUND. (SEATEAM, HI 561). AMEND TO FOUL. BR STD. 18.5.15 FOUL 9.62MTRS IN 5256.653N, 0120.273E [WGD]. LENGTH 40MTRS, WIDTH 30MTRS, HEIGHT 1MTR. ORIENTATION 5DEG. (BDC EXAMINATION OF CEFAS SURVEY DS20/DS21). AMEND FOUL 9.6MTRS, NFS.
Last Amended Date May 18, 2015

Circumstances of loss

BUILT BY EARL'S SB CO, HULL. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY BENNET SS CO. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 173HP, SINGLE SHAFT. GENERAL CARGO INCLUDING WOOL, COPPER AND MOTORS. PASSAGE BOULOGNE FOR GOOLE. MINED AND SUNK.

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FAQ

Where is the COREA wreck located?

The COREA wreck is located at coordinates 52 56.653 N,1 20.273 E.

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

The COREA lies at a depth of about 9.62 meters and is located at coordinates 52 56.653 N,1 20.273 E.

How deep is the seabed around the COREA?

The seabed around the COREA lies at approximately 8 meters deep.

When did the COREA sink?

The COREA sank on Dec 8, 1939.

When was the wreck of the COREA discovered?

The wreck of the COREA was discovered in 1939.

What country did the COREA belong to?

The COREA belonged to GB.

What cargo was the COREA carrying?

The COREA was carrying general and mixed goods,machinery and mechanical parts,non-ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,natural fibres and materials in general: unprocessed and products.

What was the tonnage of the COREA?

The COREA had a tonnage of 751 tons.

What type of wreck is the COREA?

The COREA is classified as a steam ship.

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