Corvus Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Corvus Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 54.667 N,5 22.538 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.911117
  • Longitude: -5.375633
Wreck Depth 59 m
Water Depth 65 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CORVUS
Type steam ship
Flag NO
Length 73.5 m
Width 11 m
Draught 4.9
Sonar Length 60
Sonar Width 32
Shadow Height 5.6
Orientation 97
Tonnage 1317
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 27, 1945
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1978
Last Detection Year 2007
Original Source other
Surveying Details 21.6.78 21.6.78 FF REPD IN 495456N, 052230W [OGB] USING DECCA. (E GILES, 1978). HH091/058/01 19.9.04 HH091/058/01 EXAM'D 19.9.04 IN 4954.677N, 0522.538W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 59.6 IN GEN DEPTH 65.2MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 60MTRS, WIDTH 32MTRS, HT 5.6MTRS. LIES 097/177 DEGS. MODERATE MAGNETIC ANOMALY. HIGHLY DEGRADED, BROKEN WK. (GARDLINE, HI 1059). INS WK 59MTRS. BR STD. 7.12.07 7.12.07 DIVED IN 4954.681N, 0522.530W [WGD] BY CHRIS MOYLE. IDENTIFIED AS 'CORVUS' BY BRIDGE BELL, LYING ON ITS STARBOARD SIDE. DESCRIBED AS
Last Amended Date Dec 7, 0006

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1921 BY KJOBENHAVNS FLYDEDOK & SKIBSV. OWNED AT THE TIME OF LOSS BY DET BERGENSKE DAMPSKIBSSELSKAB. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 106NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE GARSON & THE MUMBLES FOR PLYMOUTH IN EASTBOUND CONVOY BTC 81. TORPEDOED BY U-1018. 8 LIVES LOST. (LL WW2, DODS & SIBI).

General Comments

FOLDED IN HALF

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FAQ

Where is the CORVUS wreck located?

The CORVUS wreck is located at coordinates 49 54.667 N,5 22.538 W.

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

The CORVUS lies at a depth of about 59 meters and is located at coordinates 49 54.667 N,5 22.538 W.

How deep is the seabed around the CORVUS?

The seabed around the CORVUS lies at approximately 65 meters deep.

When did the CORVUS sink?

The CORVUS sank on Feb 27, 1945.

When was the wreck of the CORVUS discovered?

The wreck of the CORVUS was discovered in 1978.

What country did the CORVUS belong to?

The CORVUS belonged to NO.

What cargo was the CORVUS carrying?

The CORVUS was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the CORVUS?

The CORVUS had a tonnage of 1317 tons.

What type of wreck is the CORVUS?

The CORVUS is classified as a steam ship.

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