Corfen Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status 411
Corfen Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 49.981 N,1 27.611 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.833017
  • Longitude: 1.460183
Wreck Depth 12.5 m
Water Depth 15 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CORFEN
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Sonar Length 25
Sonar Width 15
Orientation 30
Tonnage 1848
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 3, 1942
Scour Dimensions 0200.0,,000.4,215
Original Detection Year 1942
Last Detection Year 2024
Original Source published World War 2 losses
Surveying Details H0251/42 16.1.42 PFNM 127/42. H0251/42 14.2.42 INS DWPA. - NM 352/42. H0251/42 22.9.44 AMEND TO WK 5FM 3FT. - NM 2040/44. H0251/42 29.10.48 DELETE. (HMS SHRPSHOOTER). - NM 2419/48. H2101/74 16.1.74 POSN 514957N, 012745E [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 13.2MTRS [43FT] IN GEN DEPTH 15MTRS. SCOUR 16MTRS [LAT] ON FLAT SEABED. WRECK OF SMALL EXTENT. (HMS EGERIA). INS WK 13.2MTRS. - NM 228/74. H2101/74 2.2.76 LOCATED IN 514955N, 012743E [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH OBTAINED 14.1 IN GEN DEPTH 15.3MTRS. POOR WEATHER CONDITIONS. NO SCOUR. (HMS EGERIA, HI 13/75). RETAIN AS CHARTED. H4399/71 8.5.79 EXAMINED 1.6.78 IN 514957N, 012744E [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. NO CONTACT ON E/S. DCS3 SHOWED FOUL GROUND OVER AREA ABOUT 400 SQ FT AND NO SONAR HT OBTAINED. CHART AS FOUL. (SOISS, HI 51B/77). AMEND FOUL. BR STD. H2044/81 18.1.83 EXAM'D 22.9.82 IN 514957N, 012744E [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 12.5 IN GEN DEPTH 14.6MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 15.2MTRS. V SMALL FEATURE, NOT IDENTIFIABLE AS WK, AND GIVING NO SIGNIFICANT SONAR SHADOW. EVIDENCE OF FURTHER WRECKAGE ABOUT 1MTR BELOW SEABED LEVEL. (SOISS, HI 80). AMEND WK 12.5MTRS. - NM 499/83. H4024/86 18.2.88 EXAM'D 25.7.87 IN 514957N, 012743E [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [4 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 12.9 IN GEN DEPTH 14.5-15MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 15.4MTRS. DCS3 HT 1.6MTRS, LENGTH 27MTRS, BREADTH 6MTRS. LYING 045/225 DEG WITH PROMINENT SCOUR TAIL EXTENDING 200MTRS TO SW. MAG ANOMALY INDICATES IRON CONTENT OF 60-70 TONNES. (NP 1016, HI 373). NCA. HH090/628/01 5.7.94 EXAM'D 19.5.94 IN 514957N, 012743E [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [3 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 14.4 IN GEN DEPTH 14.7MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 15.1MTRS. NO DCS3 HT. SMALL WRECK, COVERS 25 BY 15MTRS. SLIGHT MAGNETOMETER DEFLECTION. (NP 1016, HI 628). NCA. 28.2.13 NOT LOCATED 2012 USING M/B. (NETSURVEY, HI 1398). ASSUMED BURIED. NFA. RSDRA2024000289545 29.10.24 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET 2024, NOW BURIED. (HI1863, CLINTON MARINE SURVEY AB, RoS annex F). NFA.
Last Amended Date Mar 13, 2025

Circumstances of loss

TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE SUNDERLAND FOR LONDON. MINED. SANK LATER WHEN UNDER TOW. ONE MAN LOST. LATER DISPERSED. (WW2SL & SIBI).

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FAQ

Where is the CORFEN wreck located?

The CORFEN wreck is located at coordinates 51 49.981 N,1 27.611 E.

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

The CORFEN lies at a depth of about 12.5 meters and is located at coordinates 51 49.981 N,1 27.611 E.

How deep is the seabed around the CORFEN?

The seabed around the CORFEN lies at approximately 15 meters deep.

When did the CORFEN sink?

The CORFEN sank on Jan 3, 1942.

When was the wreck of the CORFEN discovered?

The wreck of the CORFEN was discovered in 1942.

What country did the CORFEN belong to?

The CORFEN belonged to GB.

What cargo was the CORFEN carrying?

The CORFEN was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the CORFEN?

The CORFEN had a tonnage of 1848 tons.

What type of wreck is the CORFEN?

The CORFEN is classified as a steam ship.

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