Cockatrice Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Cockatrice Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 12.022 N,1 9.891 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.200367
  • Longitude: 1.164850
Water Depth 16 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name COCKATRICE
Type trawler
Flag GB
Tonnage 115
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 24, 1916
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1916
Last Detection Year 1993
Original Source other
Surveying Details 3.8.72 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 40 MILES SE BY E OF SPURN LIGHT VESSEL. (GRIMSBY LOSS LIST). POSN 531200N, 011000E FOR FILING ONLY. HH090/593/01 21.12.93 NOT FOUND. (OCEONICS UK LTD, HI 593). AMEND DEAD. NCA. SEP 2018/000212985 14.9.18 NOT LOCATED BY M/B SURVEY (GARDLINE, HI 1515). NCA.
Last Amended Date Sep 14, 2018

Circumstances of loss

PASSAGE GRIMSBY FOR FISHING GROUNDS. CAPTURED BY GERMAN SUBMARINE AND SUNK BY GUNFIRE. (LLWW1 & WW1SL).

General Comments

SAME POSN AS [9278]

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FAQ

Where is the COCKATRICE wreck located?

The COCKATRICE wreck is located at coordinates 53 12.022 N,1 9.891 E.

How deep is the seabed around the COCKATRICE?

The seabed around the COCKATRICE lies at approximately 16 meters deep.

When did the COCKATRICE sink?

The COCKATRICE sank on Sep 24, 1916.

When was the wreck of the COCKATRICE discovered?

The wreck of the COCKATRICE was discovered in 1916.

What country did the COCKATRICE belong to?

The COCKATRICE belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the COCKATRICE?

The COCKATRICE had a tonnage of 115 tons.

What type of wreck is the COCKATRICE?

The COCKATRICE is classified as a trawler.

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