City Of Corinth Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
City of corinth Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		10 53.815 N,61 4.206 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 10.896917
  • Longitude: -61.070100
Wreck Depth 20 m
Water Depth 34 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CITY OF CORINTH
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 119.2 m
Width 16.5 m
Draught 8.8
Sonar Length 121
Orientation 95
Tonnage 5318
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,general and mixed goods,foodstuffs: solid
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 17, 1942
Original Detection Year 1942
Last Detection Year 2010
Original Source published World War 2 losses
Last Amended Date Oct 18, 2012

Surveying Details

POSN GIVEN AS 105500N, 610100W. (WW2SL, AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES). ATTACKED IN 105500N, 610100W, BUT SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 105230N, 610330W, WITH 6FT OF MAST SHOWING IN 18FMS. (LL WW2). H03283/42 2.1.43 DW IN 105230N, 610330W, OR 285DEGS 9.6M FROM GALERA PT LT. (USHO NM 47/3511/42). - NM 74/43. H1713/56 10.3.56 REPORTED DISPROVED. (LYKES SS CO). AWAITING CONFIRMATION FROM HBR MASTER. NCA. H2741/59 12.5.79 NOT LOCATED ON PASSAGE, 1958. (HMS VIDAL). NCA. H1713/56 18.10.60 LOCATED IN 105348N, 610414W. ASSUMED TO BE 'CITY OF CORINTH'. SWEPT CLEAR AT 66FT, FOUL AT 72FT. LEAST ES DEPTH 88 IN GEN DEPTH 114FT. LENGTH 400FT, LIES 275/095DEGS. (HMS VIDAL, 1960). AMEND WK 11FMS IN REVISED POSN. - NM 1907/60. H1713/56 13.2.64 SHOWN AS SW 11FMS ON SURVEY K2794/1-2. BR STD. 18.10.12 SHOWN AS SW 20MTRS IN 1053.815N, 6104.206W [WGD] ON BA 500- [EDN 1 DTD 18.3.10].

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1918 BY W GREY & CO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY ELLERMANS LINES. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 581NHP. PASSAGE CALCUTTA & TABLE BAY FOR TRINIDAD & UK. TORPEDOED BY U 508. CARGO INCLUDED: 140,000 CASES TEA, 3000 TONS LINSEED, 750 TONS PIG IRON & GENERAL. (WW2SL, DODS, LL WW2, AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES).

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FAQ

Where is the CITY OF CORINTH wreck located?

The CITY OF CORINTH wreck is located at coordinates 10 53.815 N,61 4.206 W.

How deep is the CITY OF CORINTH and where exactly is it located?

The CITY OF CORINTH lies at a depth of about 20 meters and is located at coordinates 10 53.815 N,61 4.206 W.

How deep is the seabed around the CITY OF CORINTH?

The seabed around the CITY OF CORINTH lies at approximately 34 meters deep.

When did the CITY OF CORINTH sink?

The CITY OF CORINTH sank on Nov 17, 1942.

When was the wreck of the CITY OF CORINTH discovered?

The wreck of the CITY OF CORINTH was discovered in 1942.

What country did the CITY OF CORINTH belong to?

The CITY OF CORINTH belonged to GB.

What cargo was the CITY OF CORINTH carrying?

The CITY OF CORINTH was carrying ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,general and mixed goods,foodstuffs: solid.

What was the tonnage of the CITY OF CORINTH?

The CITY OF CORINTH had a tonnage of 5318 tons.

What type of wreck is the CITY OF CORINTH?

The CITY OF CORINTH is classified as a steam ship.

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