Hms Thomas Cornwall Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Hms thomas cornwall Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 16.897 N,0 4.053 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.281617
  • Longitude: -0.067550
Wreck Depth 48 m
Water Depth 53 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS THOMAS CORNWALL
Type fishing vessel
Flag GB
Sonar Length 42.6
Sonar Width 8.2
Shadow Height 5.2
Orientation 145
Tonnage 324
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 29, 1918
Scour Dimensions 011.8,,000.4,016.0
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source other
Surveying Details ORIGIANALLY THOUGHT TO BE 'JERV', BUT SEE [6302]. WK IN POSN 541645N 000430W. (AUTHORITY NOT KNOWN). 2.2.17 INS WK (1917)(PA) ON 1191. 21.6.72 AMENDED TO NDW(PA). NC 129. 4.12.74 AMENDED TO USCPA 28MTRS. NC 129. H1270/81 17.5.85 AMENDED TO USCPA 35MTRS IN 541645N, 000430W. BR STD. HH090/730/01 15.12.97 EXAM'D 13.6.97 IN 541653.4N, 000402.7W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 46.5 IN GEN DEPTH 53MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 7.5MTRS. LENGTH 46MTRS, WIDTH 8MTRS. LIES 145/326 DEGS. WELL DEFINED WK. UPRIGHT. MINOR DEBRIS COVERS AREA 10 BY 30MTRS TO SE OF WK. (GARDLINE, HI 730). BR STD. PREVIOUSLY THOUGHT TO BE 'JERV'. SEE [6302]. HH100/3511/21 4.6.04 DIVED IN 5416.883N, 0004.053W [WGD]. INACT AND UPRIGHT. A 'CASTLE' TYPE STEEL TRAWLER WHICH IS STILL DECKED OVER IN MANY PLACES. A NUMBER OF DECAYING DEPTH CHARGES WERE SEEN ON THE STERN ALONG WITH A SMALL COMPASS, WHICH LOOKS LIKE THE HOUSING OF A CHRONOMETER. THE WHEELHOUSE HAS DECAYED BUT IS STILL EASY TO MAKE OUT. A LARGE WINCH IS STARTING TO DROP DOWN THROUGH THE FWD DECKING JUST AFT OF THE FO'C'S'LE, WHICH IS WELL COVERED WITH NETS. A LARGE GUN IS MOUNTED ON THE FO'C'SLE WHICH IS ALSO DRAPED IN HEAVY NET. A HUMAN LOWER JAW BONE WAS SEEN WITH TEETH STILL IN PLACE. THERE IS A REPORT OF PORTHOLES FOUND WITH 'TAP HANDLE' TYPE DOGS WHICH WERE MADE BY J ROBY, RAINHILL, NEAR LIVERPOOL. POSITIVE ID FROM THE BELL WHICH WAS RECOVERED BY FILEY DIVERS, BEARING THE NAME 'THOMAS CORNWALL'. (A C JACKSON & C A RACEY). NCA. SEP 2016/000007250 07.06.16 EXAM'D 18.02.16 IN 5416.897N, 0004.053W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 48MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 53MTRS. LENGTH 42.6MTRS, WIDTH 8.2MTRS, HT 5.2MTRS, ORIENTATION 145/325. SCOUR LENGTH 11.8MTRS, 0.4MTRS DEEP TOWARDS 2654DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY, MAINLY INTACT. (EGS, HI 1472). AMEND NDW 48MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Jul 15, 2016

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1918 AT LOBNITZ. A 'MERSEY' TYPE TRAWLER TAKEN UP BY THE ADMIRALTY FROM NEW. CONVERTED INTO AN ARMED PATROL VESSEL. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. SANK FOLLOWING COLLISION. (SRN & SIBI).

General Comments

Mainly intact.

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FAQ

Where is the HMS THOMAS CORNWALL wreck located?

The HMS THOMAS CORNWALL wreck is located at coordinates 54 16.897 N,0 4.053 W.

How deep is the HMS THOMAS CORNWALL and where exactly is it located?

The HMS THOMAS CORNWALL lies at a depth of about 48 meters and is located at coordinates 54 16.897 N,0 4.053 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS THOMAS CORNWALL?

The seabed around the HMS THOMAS CORNWALL lies at approximately 53 meters deep.

When did the HMS THOMAS CORNWALL sink?

The HMS THOMAS CORNWALL sank on Oct 29, 1918.

When was the wreck of the HMS THOMAS CORNWALL discovered?

The wreck of the HMS THOMAS CORNWALL was discovered in 1918.

What country did the HMS THOMAS CORNWALL belong to?

The HMS THOMAS CORNWALL belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS THOMAS CORNWALL?

The HMS THOMAS CORNWALL had a tonnage of 324 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS THOMAS CORNWALL?

The HMS THOMAS CORNWALL is classified as a fishing vessel.

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