Corheath Wreck

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
Corheath Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
51 26.8 N,1 24.796 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.446667
  • Longitude: 1.413267
Water Depth 5 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CORHEATH
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 65.5 m
Width 10.4 m
Draught 4
Tonnage 1096
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 24, 1941
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1941
Last Detection Year 1945
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details LIES IN 512648N, 012454E. (LLOYDS WW2 LOSSES). TO BE DISPERSED. H01001/40 11.7.41 H01001/40 & H0423/41 11.7.41 DW IN 512646N, 012454E. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED) - NM 1594/41. H0475/41 11.10.45 H0475/41 11.10.45 AMEND TO WK 1FM 1FT. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED) - NM 3178/45. H0475/41 24.6.48 H0475/41 24.6.48 DELETE. (ML 586). - NM 1388/48. 15.1.03 15.1.03 FOUL SHOWN IN 5126.800N, 0124.796E [EUT]. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED) AMENDED BACK TO LIVE. BA 1606 [PUBLISHED AUG '00].
Last Amended Date Mar 6, 2007

Circumstances of loss

PASSAGE PORTSMOUTH FOR BLYTH. IN BALLAST. THREE MEN LOST. (LLOYD'S WAR LOSSES, WW2).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 26.8 N,1 24.796 E
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FAQ

Where is the CORHEATH wreck located?

The CORHEATH wreck is located at coordinates 51 26.8 N,1 24.796 E.

How deep is the seabed around the CORHEATH?

The seabed around the CORHEATH lies at approximately 5 meters deep.

When did the CORHEATH sink?

The CORHEATH sank on Jan 24, 1941.

When was the wreck of the CORHEATH discovered?

The wreck of the CORHEATH was discovered in 1941.

What country did the CORHEATH belong to?

The CORHEATH belonged to GB.

What cargo was the CORHEATH carrying?

The CORHEATH was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the CORHEATH?

The CORHEATH had a tonnage of 1096 tons.

What type of wreck is the CORHEATH?

The CORHEATH is classified as a steam ship.