City Of Corinth (Possibly) Wreck
| Field |
Value |
| Wreck Category |
non-dangerous wreck |
City of corinth (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
|
49 49.922 N,5 20.939 W |
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
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- Latitude: 49.832033
- Longitude: -5.348983
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| Wreck Depth |
71 m
|
| Water Depth |
77 m
|
| Water Level Effect |
always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum |
Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name |
CITY OF CORINTH (POSSIBLY) |
|
Type
|
steam ship
|
| Flag |
GB |
| Length |
128 m |
| Width |
16.9 m |
| Draught |
9.1 |
| Sonar Length |
113 |
| Sonar Width |
21 |
| Shadow Height |
5.8 |
| Orientation |
92 |
| Tonnage |
5870 |
| Tonnage Type |
gross |
| Cargo |
general and mixed goods
|
| Conspic Visual |
not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar |
not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk |
May 21, 1917
|
| Bottom Texture |
Sand |
| Original Detection Year |
1978 |
| Last Detection Year |
2004 |
| Original Source |
unknown |
| Last Amended Date |
Apr 12, 2005 |
Surveying Details
SUNK 12 MILES SW FROM THE LIZARD. (WW1SL). H1286/78 25.10.78 H1286/78 & H4551/76 25.10.78 WK IN 495005N, 052053W [OGB] USING DECCA. STANDS 7FMS ABOVE GEN DEPTH 47FMS. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). CHART AS WK 70MTRS. BR STD. H6501/87 8.3.89 H6501/87 8.3.89 EXAM'D 13.10.88 IN 494953N, 052052W [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [3 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 74 IN GEN DEPTH 81MTRS. NO SCOUR. HYDROSEARCH VERTICAL HT 6.7MTRS, SHADOW HT 6.9MTRS. LARGE PARTIALLY BURIED WK LYING 146/326DEGS, BOWS SE. LENGTH 108.8MTRS, BEAM 25.2MTRS. SUPERSTRUCTURE NEAR STERN. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 430). AMEND TO WK 74MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. HH091/059/01 12.4.05 HH091/059/01 12.4.05 EXAM'D 15.9.04 IN 4949.922N, 0520.939W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 71.5 IN GEN DEPTH 77.3MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 113MTRS, WIDTH 21MTRS, HT 5.8MTRS. LIES 092/272 DEGS. MODERATE MAGNETIC ANOMALY. DEBRIS EXTENDS 50MTRS TOWARDS 002/182 DEGS. DEGRADED. (GARDLINE, HI 1059). AMEND WK 71MTRS. BR STD. HH100/351/21 5.9.05 HH100/351/21 5.9.05 DIVED IN LISTED POSN. A PARTLY COLLAPSED SS IN GEN DEPTH 85MTRS. TWO LARGE BOILERS WITH A SMALL DONKEY BOILER TO THE STBD SIDE. FWD OF THE BOILERS THE HULL IS MAILY COLLAPSED TO SEABED LEVEL. EVIDENCE OF A CARGO IN THIS SECTION (POSSIBLY WINE AND ?PICKLED STONELESS DATES/FRUIT). FORECASTLE REMAINS WITH LARGE DANFORTH ANCHOR. STERN SECTION TO THE REAR OF THE BOILERS STANDS HIGH AND IS MORE INTACT. STEERING POSN LIES OFF THE STERN ON THE SEABED. INFORMED BY ELDERLY FALMOUTH FISHERMAN THAT THIS IS 'CITY OF CORINTH'. NOTHING SEEN THAT WOULD DISCOUNT THIS. (G FFOULKES-JONES, EMAIL DTD 1.9.05). NCA.
Circumstances of loss
BUILT IN 1913 BY BARCLAY CURLE & CO LTD, GLASGOW. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY ELLERMAN LINES LTD. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 391NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE SINGAPORE FOR LONDON. TORPEDOED BY UB-31 AND AFTER CREW WERE PUT IN BOATS AN ATTEMPT WAS MADE TO GO AHEAD. TORPEDOED AGAIN AND SANK QUICKLY. (SIBI).
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
49 49.922 N,5 20.939 W
City Of Corinth (Possibly) on Wreck Map
City Of Corinth (Possibly) Wreck on Google Map
FAQ
Where is the CITY OF CORINTH (POSSIBLY) wreck located?
The CITY OF CORINTH (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 49 49.922 N,5 20.939 W.
How deep is the CITY OF CORINTH (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?
The CITY OF CORINTH (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 71 meters and is located at coordinates 49 49.922 N,5 20.939 W.
How deep is the seabed around the CITY OF CORINTH (POSSIBLY)?
The seabed around the CITY OF CORINTH (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 77 meters deep.
When did the CITY OF CORINTH (POSSIBLY) sink?
The CITY OF CORINTH (POSSIBLY) sank on May 21, 1917.
When was the wreck of the CITY OF CORINTH (POSSIBLY) discovered?
The wreck of the CITY OF CORINTH (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1978.
What country did the CITY OF CORINTH (POSSIBLY) belong to?
The CITY OF CORINTH (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.
What cargo was the CITY OF CORINTH (POSSIBLY) carrying?
The CITY OF CORINTH (POSSIBLY) was carrying general and mixed goods.
What was the tonnage of the CITY OF CORINTH (POSSIBLY)?
The CITY OF CORINTH (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 5870 tons.
What type of wreck is the CITY OF CORINTH (POSSIBLY)?
The CITY OF CORINTH (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.
General Comments
DEGRADED