Cottingham Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Cottingham Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
51 0.03 N,5 0.064 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.000500
  • Longitude: -5.001067
Water Depth 50 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name COTTINGHAM
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 50.3 m
Width 7.9 m
Draught 4
Tonnage 513
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 26, 1915
Original Detection Year 1915
Last Detection Year 1999
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Surveying Details 3.2.71 3.2.71 SUNK 16 MILES SW HALF W OF LUNDY ISLAND. (WW1SL). 8.4.77 8.4.77 TRAWL LOST ON FF IN 505903.38N, 050101.18W. POSN BY DECCA. (E GILES, LTR DTD 14.4.77). HH090/799/01 2.12.99 HH090/799/01 2.12.99 NOT LOCATED, DISPROVED. (NP 1008, HI 799). AMENDED TO DEAD. NCA.
Last Amended Date Dec 2, 1999

Circumstances of loss

CAPTURED BY SUBMARINE AND SUNK BY GUNFIRE. 7 LIVES LOST.

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FAQ

Where is the COTTINGHAM wreck located?

The COTTINGHAM wreck is located at coordinates 51 0.03 N,5 0.064 W.

How deep is the seabed around the COTTINGHAM?

The seabed around the COTTINGHAM lies at approximately 50 meters deep.

When did the COTTINGHAM sink?

The COTTINGHAM sank on Dec 26, 1915.

When was the wreck of the COTTINGHAM discovered?

The wreck of the COTTINGHAM was discovered in 1915.

What country did the COTTINGHAM belong to?

The COTTINGHAM belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the COTTINGHAM?

The COTTINGHAM had a tonnage of 513 tons.

What type of wreck is the COTTINGHAM?

The COTTINGHAM is classified as a steam ship.