Uss Corry Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Uss corry Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 30.546 N,1 11.55 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.509100
  • Longitude: -1.192500
Wreck Depth 0.6 m
Water Depth 8 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name USS CORRY
Type destroyer
Flag US
Length 106.1 m
Width 11 m
Draught 3
Tonnage 1700
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 6, 1944
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1944
Last Detection Year 2017
Original Source national HO/authority charts
Surveying Details H02730/44 26.7.44 DW IN 493036N, 011130W APPROX, OR 292DEGS, 1.8M FROM ILE ST MARCOUF LT. (ADMIRALTY). - NM 1614/44. H6873/50 26.1.51 ST IN 493036N, 011130W. (FR NM 35/020/50). - NM 181/51. H6873/50 3.8.51 CONFIRMED AS STRANDED. (DUBOIS PHILLIP & MCCALLUM LTD). - NM 1447/51 [MISSED SCALE]. H02730/44 13.2.56 WK, LEAST DEPTH 0.6MTRS. (PARIS NM 55 42 14). - NM 485/56. 13.2.84 WK OF USS 'CORRY' IN 493036N 011128.2W. LOCATED BY HULL-MOUNTED SONAR & DIVERS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 0.6MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 8MTRS. (FR WK RECORDS,1983) 6.6.90 WK 0.6MTRS SHOWN IN 493036N, 011130W ON FR 6857 [1986 EDN]. POSN 493036N, 011128W [EUR]. POSN ACCURACY 100MTRS, WK IS BROKEN FROM STERN TO BRIDGE. (FR WK RECORDS NO.14591061, JAN '90). NC 2613. HH100/351/04 28.3.91 ONLY SMALL PIECES OF WKGE REMAIN. APPARENTLY ITALIAN SALVORS BROKE HER UP COMPLETELY ACCORDING TO LOCAL INFORMATION. (J COULON, 18.3.91) 6.2.13 [WGD] POSN: 4930.546N, 0111.550W.
Last Amended Date Mar 30, 2017

Circumstances of loss

6.6.1944 BUILT IN 1941 BY THE CHARLESTON NAVY YARD. BABCOCK & WILCOX BOILERS, TURBINE ENGINES OF 50,000SHP FOR 36.5 KNOTS, TWIN SHAFT. FOUR 5 INCH, FUR 40MM, SEVEN 20MM AND FIVE TORPEDO TUBES. MINED WHILST ENGAGED IN THE OPERATIONS CONSEQUENT UPON THE LANDING OF THE ALLIED ARMY IN FRANCE ON 'D DAY', 6.6.1944. TWO OTHER US DESTROYERS, THE 'GLENNON' AND THE 'MEREDITH', WERE ALSO MINED IN THE SAME AREA ON THE SAME DAY. (DODS).

General Comments

ONLY SMALL PIECES OF WRECKAGE REMAIN

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FAQ

Where is the USS CORRY wreck located?

The USS CORRY wreck is located at coordinates 49 30.546 N,1 11.55 W.

How deep is the USS CORRY and where exactly is it located?

The USS CORRY lies at a depth of about 0.6 meters and is located at coordinates 49 30.546 N,1 11.55 W.

How deep is the seabed around the USS CORRY?

The seabed around the USS CORRY lies at approximately 8 meters deep.

When did the USS CORRY sink?

The USS CORRY sank on Jun 6, 1944.

When was the wreck of the USS CORRY discovered?

The wreck of the USS CORRY was discovered in 1944.

What country did the USS CORRY belong to?

The USS CORRY belonged to US.

What was the tonnage of the USS CORRY?

The USS CORRY had a tonnage of 1700 tons.

What type of wreck is the USS CORRY?

The USS CORRY is classified as a destroyer.

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