Corinia (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Corinia (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 45.47 N,0 47.488 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.757833
  • Longitude: 0.791467
Wreck Depth 27 m
Water Depth 33 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CORINIA (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 57.3 m
Width 9.1 m
Draught 3.7
Sonar Length 71
Sonar Width 16
Shadow Height 7
Orientation 102
Tonnage 708
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 10, 1941
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions 0020.0,,001.0,068
Original Detection Year 1941
Last Detection Year 2007
Original Source other
Surveying Details H1072/41 11.3.41 H1072/41 11.3.41 3 SHIPS MINED IN 504500N, 004800E. (VA DOVER, SIG DTD 10.3.41). CHART AS NDW PA. - NM 886/41. H3950/57 30.4.57 H3950/57 30.4.57 LOCATED BY A/S IN 505236N, 003842E USING VISUAL BEARINGS AND RADAR. (HMS RUSSEL, 29.4.57). AMEND TO NDW IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. 31.3.73 31.3.73 AMEND TO USC 15MTRS. (TONNAGE KNOWN). NC 536. H4959/73 1.4.75 H4959/73 1.4.75 EXAM'D 5.11.74 IN 504530N, 004740E [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. SWEPT CLEAR AT 27.4MTRS, FOUL AT 27.5MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 29MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 34MTRS. SCOUR 1MTR. (HMS BEAGLE, HI 55/74). AMEND TO SW 27.4MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. H4242/75 25.5.76 H4242/75 25.5.76 HMS BEAGLE'S POSN IN ERROR. POSN AMENDED TO 504525.6N, 004733.6E AS SHOWN ON FAIR SHEET. AMEND POSN. BR STD. HH100/351/11 22.2.96 HH100/351/11 22.2.96 THOUGHT TO BE THE WRECK OF A WW1 STEAMSHIP. IT HAS A GUN MOUNTED ON ITS STERN. (T BENNETTO 10.1.96). NCA. 27.4.00 27.4.00 AMEND TO SW 27MTRS. BR STD. HH091/159/01 3.7.07 HH091/159/01 3.7.07 EXAM'D 3.11.06 IN 5045.470N, 0047.488E [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 26.84 IN GEN DEPTH 33.8MTRS. SCOUR EXTENDS 20MTRS TOWARDS 068 DEGS AND 10MTRS TOWARDS 303 DEGS. LENGTH 71MTRS, WIDTH 16MTRS, HT 7MTRS. LIES 102/282 WITH BOWS ?ESE. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. PARTLY BURIED. (OSAE, HI 1159). WELL BROKEN UP, PORTION LIES CLOSE TO W END. SAND PLUME EXTENDS NE FROM E END. AMEND WK 26.5MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. HH091/159/01 25.10.07 HH091/159/01 25.10.07 LEAST M/B DEPTH 27.16 IN GEN DEPTH 33.83MTRS. LENGTH 71MTRS, WIDTH 16MTRS, HT 6.7MTRS. (OSAE, HI 1159, REVISED ROS). AMEND SW 27MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Oct 25, 2007

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1928 BY SCOTTS' SB & E CO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE NORTHWEST SHIPPING CO. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 99 RHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE BLYTH FOR COWES. MINED, BROKE IN TWO AND SANK. 14 MEN LOST. (DODS & SIBI).

General Comments

BROKEN UP, SMALL PART LIES CLOSE TO W END

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 50 45.47 N,0 47.488 E
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FAQ

Where is the CORINIA (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The CORINIA (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 50 45.47 N,0 47.488 E.

How deep is the CORINIA (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The CORINIA (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 27 meters and is located at coordinates 50 45.47 N,0 47.488 E.

How deep is the seabed around the CORINIA (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the CORINIA (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 33 meters deep.

When did the CORINIA (POSSIBLY) sink?

The CORINIA (POSSIBLY) sank on Mar 10, 1941.

When was the wreck of the CORINIA (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the CORINIA (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1941.

What country did the CORINIA (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The CORINIA (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the CORINIA (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The CORINIA (POSSIBLY) was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the CORINIA (POSSIBLY)?

The CORINIA (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 708 tons.

What type of wreck is the CORINIA (POSSIBLY)?

The CORINIA (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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