Corhaven Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Corhaven Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 4.958 N,1 21.048 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.082633
  • Longitude: 1.350800
Wreck Depth 19.63 m
Water Depth 29 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CORHAVEN
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Sonar Length 67
Sonar Width 18
Shadow Height 9
Orientation 23
Tonnage 991
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 26, 1940
Bottom Texture 1,4,7,17
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source naval vessel
Surveying Details H0793/40 6.9.40 WK, LEAST E/S DEPTH 58FT, IN 510456N, 012112E USING HSA. [E/S TRACE HELD]. (HMS LYNX, 15.8.40). CHART AS WK 9FMS 3FT. - NM 2214/40 & FNM 2215/40. H23275/46 4.11.46 WK, LEAST E/S DEPTH 56FT, IN 510455N, 012109E. SWEPT CLEAR AT 55FT, FOUL AT 58FT. (SML 5/HMS FRANKLIN, 11.9.46, HN 14/46). AMEND TO WK 9FMS 1FT. - NM 3675/46 & FNM 473/46.. H5824/60 2.3.61 WK, LEAST E/S DEPTH 62FT. POSN BY DECCA. (HMS SCOTT, 21.3.60). 7.9.73 NOW CHARTED AS SW 16MTRS [LAT]. NC 1892. H4199/78 11.8.78 EXAM'D 28.10.77 IN 510454N, 012110E [OGB] USING 2 RANGE TRISPONDER. CLOSE SOUNDED. LEAST E/S DEPTH 18.9 IN GEN DEPTH 30MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 11.5MTRS, LENGTH 75MTRS. LIES 035/215DEGS. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 35/77). AMEND TO WK 18MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. H3947/88 25.5.89 EXAM'D 14.4.89 IN 510456N, 012107E USING TRISPONDER. DRIFT SWEPT CLEAR AT 19.4, FOUL AT 19.6MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 19.6 IN GEN DEPTH 28MTRS. NO SCOUR. HYDROSEARCH HT 8.5MTRS, LENGTH 70MTRS. LIES 030/210DEGS, UPRIGHT & INTACT WITH BOW SW. AFTER SUPERSTRUCTURE CLEARLY VISIBLE ON SONAR & IS HIGHEST PART OF WK. (HMS ROEBUCK, HI 469). [HIGH POINT APPARENTLY AMIDSHIPS ON SWEEP DIAGRAM]. AMEND TO SW 19.4MTRS. - NM 1723/89. HH090/606/01 13.9.94 EXAM' D 4.8.94 IN 510454.8N, 012110.1E [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [3 LOP]. SWEPT CLEAR AT 19.5, FOUL AT 19.7MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 19.6 IN GEN DEPTH 28.0MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 29.9MTRS. DCS3 HT 9.3MTRS. COVERS 80X22MTRS. LIES 050/230DEGS. MODERATE MAGNETOMETER DEFLECTION. (NP 1016, HI 606). AMEND TO SW 19.5MTRS IN 510455N, 012110E [OGB]. BR STD. SEP 2016/000091760 1.1.17 EXAM'D 6.8.16 IN 5104.958N, 0121.048E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 19.63MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 29MTRS, LENGTH 67MTRS, WIDTH 18MTRS, HEIGHT 9.0MTRS, ORIENTATION 023/203 DEGS. WRECK IS DEGRADED AND PARTIALY BURIED. (GARDLINE, HI 1496). AMEND DW 19.6MTRS IN REVISED POSITION.
Last Amended Date Jan 11, 2017

Circumstances of loss

BOMBED AND SUNK BY GERMAN AIRCRAFT, WHILE EN-ROUTE TYNE TO PORTSMOUTH. (WW2SL & LL WW2).

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FAQ

Where is the CORHAVEN wreck located?

The CORHAVEN wreck is located at coordinates 51 4.958 N,1 21.048 E.

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

The CORHAVEN lies at a depth of about 19.63 meters and is located at coordinates 51 4.958 N,1 21.048 E.

How deep is the seabed around the CORHAVEN?

The seabed around the CORHAVEN lies at approximately 29 meters deep.

When did the CORHAVEN sink?

The CORHAVEN sank on Jul 26, 1940.

When was the wreck of the CORHAVEN discovered?

The wreck of the CORHAVEN was discovered in 1940.

What country did the CORHAVEN belong to?

The CORHAVEN belonged to GB.

What cargo was the CORHAVEN carrying?

The CORHAVEN was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the CORHAVEN?

The CORHAVEN had a tonnage of 991 tons.

What type of wreck is the CORHAVEN?

The CORHAVEN is classified as a steam ship.

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