Arthur F Corwin Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Arthur f corwin Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		60 25 N,17 11 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 60.416667
  • Longitude: -17.183333
Water Depth 2550 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ARTHUR F CORWIN
Type tanker
Flag GB
Length 149.4 m
Width 21.3 m
Draught 11.3
Tonnage 10516
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 13, 1941
Original Detection Year 1941
Original Source other
Surveying Details H01001/40 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 602500N, 171100W. 23.7.87 SINKING POSN AS ABOVE. PLOTS IN OVER 2500MTRS. (WW2SL & AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES). SUNK 200 MILES DUE N OF ROCKALL. (DODS).
Last Amended Date Feb 18, 2005

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1938 BY BLOHM & VOSS. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY ORIENTAL TANKERS. OIL ENGINE OF 912BHP FOR 12 KNOTS. TORPEDOED BY U-126 & U-96. CREW LOST. (DODS & AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES).

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FAQ

Where is the ARTHUR F CORWIN wreck located?

The ARTHUR F CORWIN wreck is located at coordinates 60 25 N,17 11 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ARTHUR F CORWIN?

The seabed around the ARTHUR F CORWIN lies at approximately 2550 meters deep.

When did the ARTHUR F CORWIN sink?

The ARTHUR F CORWIN sank on Feb 13, 1941.

When was the wreck of the ARTHUR F CORWIN discovered?

The wreck of the ARTHUR F CORWIN was discovered in 1941.

What country did the ARTHUR F CORWIN belong to?

The ARTHUR F CORWIN belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the ARTHUR F CORWIN?

The ARTHUR F CORWIN had a tonnage of 10516 tons.

What type of wreck is the ARTHUR F CORWIN?

The ARTHUR F CORWIN is classified as a tanker.

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