Corinth Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Corinth Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 42.517 N,0 16.395 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.708617
  • Longitude: 0.273250
Water Depth 16 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CORINTH
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 105.6 m
Width 15.4 m
Draught 7
Tonnage 3669
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 13, 1916
Original Detection Year 1916
Last Detection Year 2013
Original Source other
Surveying Details SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 534300N, 0001400E. (NAVAL STAFF MONOGRAPHS, VOL 17). NCA YET. SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 28M S 3/4 E FROM FLAMBOROUGH HD. (WWISL). SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 28 MILES S 3/4 E FROM FLAMBOROUGH HD. (WW1SL). H3805/72 28.2.78 NOT FOUND DURING DCS3 AREA SEARCH. (SOISS, HI 54/77). BEARING & DISTANCE FROM FLAMBOROUGH HD GIVES POSN AS 534230N, 001630E. AMEND DEAD. NCA. 5.9.13 NOT LOCATED 5.2013 USING M/B. (NETSURVEY, HI 1401). NCA.
Last Amended Date Feb 23, 2016

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1904 BY J L THOMPSON & SONS LTD, SUNDERLAND. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY CORINTHIAN SHIPPING CO LTD. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 307HP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE BLYTH FOR ROCHEFORT. CARGO COAL. SHELLED BY UB-39, THE VESSEL STOPPED AND CREW ABANDONED. SUBMARINE CREW BOARDED AND LOOTED THE VESSEL PRIOR TO SINKING IT WITH DEMOLITION CHARGES.

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FAQ

Where is the CORINTH wreck located?

The CORINTH wreck is located at coordinates 53 42.517 N,0 16.395 E.

How deep is the seabed around the CORINTH?

The seabed around the CORINTH lies at approximately 16 meters deep.

When did the CORINTH sink?

The CORINTH sank on Nov 13, 1916.

When was the wreck of the CORINTH discovered?

The wreck of the CORINTH was discovered in 1916.

What country did the CORINTH belong to?

The CORINTH belonged to GB.

What cargo was the CORINTH carrying?

The CORINTH was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the CORINTH?

The CORINTH had a tonnage of 3669 tons.

What type of wreck is the CORINTH?

The CORINTH is classified as a steam ship.

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