Cornelia Maersk Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Cornelia maersk Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 57.383 N,3 59.903 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.956383
  • Longitude: 3.998383
Wreck Depth 3.4 m
Water Depth 9 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CORNELIA MAERSK
Type steam ship
Flag DK
Length 85.6 m
Tonnage 1892
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coke
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 5, 1942
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1952
Last Detection Year 2010
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Markers UNLIT S CARD PILLAR BUOY 'C MAERSK SOUTH' CLOSE S
Surveying Details H1970/52 10.6.52 WK 3.7MTRS MARKED BY G CONL BUOY. (NETHERLANDS NMS 72/979/52P & 111/1478/52). - NM 1102/52. 9.9.52 NOW DW WITH BUOY. (NETHERLANDS NM 199/2675/52). BR STD. H2966/53 23.7.53 BUOY NOW G CAN BUOY, 2 TRIANGULAR TOPMARKS BASE TO BASE, IN 515730N, 035930E. (NETHERLANDS NM 121/1753/53). - NM 1456/53. H3376/52 19.8.55 SHOWN AS WK SW 3.7MTRS [2FMS] ON NETHERLANDS 202. NE 122. 20.2.06 SHOWN AS WK SW 3.7MTRS IN 5157.383N, 0359.903E [WGD] ON NETHERLANDS 122 [2ND EDN NOV '04 CO-PRODUCTION]. BA 122. HH345/530/09 20.2.06 BUOY NOW UNLIT W CARD PILLAR BUOY, 'WC MAERSK'. (NETHERLANDS NM 4/79 & 81/06). - NM 815/06. 14.9.07 SHOWN AS WK SW 3.4MTRS, WITH BUOY, ON NETHERLANDS 110 [2007 EDN CO-PRODUCTION]. NE 110. SEP 2009000022104 19.3.09 WK NOW MARKED BY UNLIT S CARD PILLAR BUOY 'C MAERSK SOUTH' IN 5157.30N, 0359.90E. (NETHERLANDS NM 155/09) - NM 2012/09. 15.2.10 FALLS IN AN AREA BEING RECLAIMED ON NETHERLANDS 207 [INT 1465] [1ST EDN MAR '10, 1:20,000, CO-PRODUCTION]. AMENDED TO DEAD. NC 207. SEP 2010000049730 16.4.10 DELETED FROM SMALLER SCALES. (NETHERLANDS NM BLOCK 12/188/10) - NM BLOCK 2104/10.
Last Amended Date Mar 14, 2018
WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 57.383 N,3 59.903 E
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FAQ

Where is the CORNELIA MAERSK wreck located?

The CORNELIA MAERSK wreck is located at coordinates 51 57.383 N,3 59.903 E.

How deep is the CORNELIA MAERSK and where exactly is it located?

The CORNELIA MAERSK lies at a depth of about 3.4 meters and is located at coordinates 51 57.383 N,3 59.903 E.

How deep is the seabed around the CORNELIA MAERSK?

The seabed around the CORNELIA MAERSK lies at approximately 9 meters deep.

When did the CORNELIA MAERSK sink?

The CORNELIA MAERSK sank on Jan 5, 1942.

When was the wreck of the CORNELIA MAERSK discovered?

The wreck of the CORNELIA MAERSK was discovered in 1952.

What country did the CORNELIA MAERSK belong to?

The CORNELIA MAERSK belonged to DK.

What cargo was the CORNELIA MAERSK carrying?

The CORNELIA MAERSK was carrying coke.

What was the tonnage of the CORNELIA MAERSK?

The CORNELIA MAERSK had a tonnage of 1892 tons.

What type of wreck is the CORNELIA MAERSK?

The CORNELIA MAERSK is classified as a steam ship.

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