Cork Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Cork Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 32.534 N,4 11.35 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.542233
  • Longitude: -4.189167
Wreck Depth 33.82 m
Water Depth 43 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CORK
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 79.2 m
Width 10.4 m
Draught 4.9
Sonar Length 79.4
Sonar Width 13
Shadow Height 9.3
Orientation 38
Tonnage 1232
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 26, 1918
Scour Dimensions 169.2,067.8,003.0,091
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 2021
Original Source other
Surveying Details M5063 & M.4882 1918 SANK IN POSN 9M NE OF POINT LYNAS. (MASTER). INS AS DW. H6022/39 16.8.39 NOT FOUND. (HMS GLEANER). DELETED. BR STD. H3838/86 20.8.87 LOCATED IN 533231N, 041117W [OGB] USING HIFIX. LEAST E/S DEPTH OBTAINED 36MTRS. (HMS FAWN, HI 357). INS AS WK 36MTRS. - NM 2699/87. H3838/86 29.3.88 EXAM'D BY HMS BULLDOG WITH HYDROSEARCH ON 30.9.87 USING HIFIX/6 & TRISPONDER. LEAST E/S DEPTH 36 IN GEN DEPTH 44MTRS. SCOUR 2MTRS DEEP. DCS3 HT 7.7MTRS; HYDROSEARCH VERTICAL HT 7.9MTRS, SHADOW HT 8.1MTRS. LENGTH 86MTRS, BEAM 12.5MTRS. INTACT AND UPRIGHT, LYING 035/215DEG WITH BOW NE. (HMS FAWN, HI 357). NFA. HH100/351/03 28.9.90 DIVED ON 16.9.90. BELL AND CROCKERY, BEARING CREST OF 'CITY OF DUBLIN STEAM PACKET COMPANY' POSITIVELY IDENTIFIES WK AS THE CORK. LIES AS DESCRIBED IN SURVEY. MOST OF SUPERSTRUCTURE HAS COLLAPSED AND SEABED IN VICINITY STREWN WITH WRECKAGE. HAS A VERY LARGE HOLE ON PORT SIDE AMIDSHIPS. (K F HURLEY, 19.9.90 & 30.10.90). 15.10.04 WK, LYING IN 37MTRS, IS KNOWN TO CONTAIN MUNITIONS. (DIVER MAGAZINE OCT'04) SEP2022/000028019 12.04.22 EXAM'D 10.08.2021; IN 5332.534N, 0411.350W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 33.82MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 43MTRS. LENGTH 79.4MTRS, WIDTH 13MTRS, HEIGHT 9.3MTRS, ORIENTATION 038/218 DEGS. UPRIGHT WRECK. (CLINTON MARINE SURVEY AB, HI1507 - H525-7363). AMEND NDW 33MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Mar 22, 2022

Circumstances of loss

TORPEDOED BY GERMAN SUBMARINE U 103. WAS ON PASSAGE DUBLIN TO LIVERPOOL.

General Comments

Upright wreck. UK NM 3761/22

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FAQ

Where is the CORK wreck located?

The CORK wreck is located at coordinates 53 32.534 N,4 11.35 W.

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

The CORK lies at a depth of about 33.82 meters and is located at coordinates 53 32.534 N,4 11.35 W.

How deep is the seabed around the CORK?

The seabed around the CORK lies at approximately 43 meters deep.

When did the CORK sink?

The CORK sank on Jan 26, 1918.

When was the wreck of the CORK discovered?

The wreck of the CORK was discovered in 1918.

What country did the CORK belong to?

The CORK belonged to GB.

What cargo was the CORK carrying?

The CORK was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the CORK?

The CORK had a tonnage of 1232 tons.

What type of wreck is the CORK?

The CORK is classified as a steam ship.

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