Cornelius Johanna Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Cornelius johanna Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
50 8.12 N,3 38.113 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.135333
  • Longitude: -3.635217
Wreck Depth 70 m
Water Depth 77 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CORNELIUS JOHANNA
Type fishing vessel
Flag GB
Length 26.4 m
Draught 2.5
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 22, 1998
Original Detection Year 1998
Last Detection Year 2005
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details HH232/450/04 7.4.98 HH232/450/04 7.4.98 SANK, TOGETHER WITH CRANE, IN 500805N, 033802.5W [OGB]. (LL, 22.3.98). 7.4.98 7.4.98 VESSEL WAS HULK OF FV WHICH HAD BEEN DECOMMISSIONED SOME TIME PREVIOUSLY. HAD BEEN CUT DOWN WITH ALL UPPERWORKS AND MASTS ETC REMOVED. APERTURES PLATED OVER TO FORM A FLOATING STORE FOR FISHING GEAR. HULK WAS 26.4MTRS LONG WITH DRAUGHT OF ABOUT 2.5MTRS. HT ABOVE WATER ABOUT 1.5MTRS. IN VERY POOR CONDITION. DISCUSSIONS WITH THE MASTER OF M TUG 'FALMOUTH BAY' REVEALED THAT CRANE BARGE DID NOT SINK. HULK HAD PREVIOUSLY SUNK IN THE HARBOUR IN BRIXHAM AT CHRISTMAS 1997 WHERE SHE REMAINED UNTIL RECOVERED PRIOR TO BEING TOWED TO FALMOUTH. (TELECON HARBOUR MASTER BRIXHAM/WO 7.4.98). INS AS USC 70MTRS. - NM 1609/98. HH091/059/01 14.4.05 HH091/059/01 14.4.05 NOT LOCATED, DISPROVED. (GARDLINE, HI 1059). AMEND DEAD. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Apr 14, 2005

Circumstances of loss

HULK OF FV CRACKED AND BROKE IN TWO WHILE BEING MOVED BY CRANE BARGE 'LONG ROCK' UNDER TOW OF M TUG 'FALMOUTH BAY'. (LL).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 50 8.12 N,3 38.113 W
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FAQ

Where is the CORNELIUS JOHANNA wreck located?

The CORNELIUS JOHANNA wreck is located at coordinates 50 8.12 N,3 38.113 W.

How deep is the CORNELIUS JOHANNA and where exactly is it located?

The CORNELIUS JOHANNA lies at a depth of about 70 meters and is located at coordinates 50 8.12 N,3 38.113 W.

How deep is the seabed around the CORNELIUS JOHANNA?

The seabed around the CORNELIUS JOHANNA lies at approximately 77 meters deep.

When did the CORNELIUS JOHANNA sink?

The CORNELIUS JOHANNA sank on Mar 22, 1998.

When was the wreck of the CORNELIUS JOHANNA discovered?

The wreck of the CORNELIUS JOHANNA was discovered in 1998.

What country did the CORNELIUS JOHANNA belong to?

The CORNELIUS JOHANNA belonged to GB.

What type of wreck is the CORNELIUS JOHANNA?

The CORNELIUS JOHANNA is classified as a fishing vessel.