Corsican Prince Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Corsican prince Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
54 29.177 N,0 30.103 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.486283
  • Longitude: -0.501717
Water Depth 42 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CORSICAN PRINCE
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 96.3 m
Width 12.8 m
Draught 5.2
Tonnage 2776
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 7, 1917
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source other
Surveying Details 7.2.17 AT 7.2.17 3M E OF WHITBY. POSN 542910N, 003000W. H3752/26 11.6.26 INS NDW(WRECKS)(1917)(PA). BR STD. 21.6.72 AMEND TO NDWPA. NC 129. 28.8.73 AMEND TO WKS USCPA 20.0MTRS. NC 129. H4069/72 3.12.75 NOT LOCATED BY SURVEY. (RISDON BEAZLEY MARINE LTD, HN 13.11.75). DELETED. BR STD. H6331/87 25.1.89 WK POSSIBLY CORSICAN PRINCE EXAM'D 13.8.88 IN 542828N, 002831W [OGB]. (LAND & MARINE, HI 414B). SEE [008202035/5983]. SEP 2017/000002822 24.5.17 NOTHING LOCATED IN M/B SURVEY 2016. (MMT, HI 1491). NFA.
Last Amended Date May 24, 2017

Circumstances of loss

TORPEDOED. 1 LIFE LOST.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 54 29.177 N,0 30.103 W
Corsican Prince on Wreck Map Corsican Prince Wreck on Google Map

Nearby Wrecks:

FAQ

Where is the CORSICAN PRINCE wreck located?

The CORSICAN PRINCE wreck is located at coordinates 54 29.177 N,0 30.103 W.

How deep is the seabed around the CORSICAN PRINCE?

The seabed around the CORSICAN PRINCE lies at approximately 42 meters deep.

When did the CORSICAN PRINCE sink?

The CORSICAN PRINCE sank on Feb 7, 1917.

When was the wreck of the CORSICAN PRINCE discovered?

The wreck of the CORSICAN PRINCE was discovered in 1917.

What country did the CORSICAN PRINCE belong to?

The CORSICAN PRINCE belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the CORSICAN PRINCE?

The CORSICAN PRINCE had a tonnage of 2776 tons.

What type of wreck is the CORSICAN PRINCE?

The CORSICAN PRINCE is classified as a steam ship.