Corfu Island (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Corfu island (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		47 20.75 N,61 57.2 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 47.345833
  • Longitude: -61.953333
Water Depth 4 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CORFU ISLAND (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag LB
Length 134.4 m
Width 17.4 m
Tonnage 7150
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 20, 1963
Original Detection Year 1964
Last Detection Year 1992
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details H2975/64 24.9.64 H2975/64 24.9.64 ST IN 472042N, 615712W. (CANADIAN NM 609/64). BR STD. 25.7.86 25.7.86 SHOWN IN 472045N, 615712W ON CANADIAN 4451 [1981 EDN]. NE 1134. 3.3.92 3.3.92 POSN FOR 'CORFU ISLAND' GIVEN AS 472300N, 615400W. (WARTIME STANDARD SHIPS & MSD). POSN PLOTS ASHORE. POSSIBLY THIS WRECK. 24.2.92 24.2.92 NOT SHOWN ON NE 1621. STS.
Last Amended Date Dec 12, 2008

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1943. AN EX-VICTORY TYPE LIBERTY SHIP 'FORT SALEESH'. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY MARASTHON CIA NAV S A. GROUNDED NEAR GROUNDSTONE LT FOLLOWING ENGINE TROUBLE. ABANDONED AS CTL. (WARTIME STANDARD SHIPS & MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the CORFU ISLAND (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The CORFU ISLAND (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 47 20.75 N,61 57.2 W.

How deep is the seabed around the CORFU ISLAND (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the CORFU ISLAND (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 4 meters deep.

When did the CORFU ISLAND (POSSIBLY) sink?

The CORFU ISLAND (POSSIBLY) sank on Dec 20, 1963.

When was the wreck of the CORFU ISLAND (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the CORFU ISLAND (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1964.

What country did the CORFU ISLAND (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The CORFU ISLAND (POSSIBLY) belonged to LB.

What cargo was the CORFU ISLAND (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The CORFU ISLAND (POSSIBLY) was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the CORFU ISLAND (POSSIBLY)?

The CORFU ISLAND (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 7150 tons.

What type of wreck is the CORFU ISLAND (POSSIBLY)?

The CORFU ISLAND (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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