Cognac Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Cognac Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
53 18.015 N,4 45.068 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.300250
  • Longitude: -4.751133
Water Depth 35 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name COGNAC
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 51.8 m
Width 7.6 m
Draught 4.9
Tonnage 503
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods,foodstuffs: liquid,natural fibres and materials in general: unprocessed and products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 11, 1898
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1898
Last Detection Year 2015
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H1935/80 20.3.84 NOTHING FOUND IN THIS POSN. NO MAGNETIC ANOMALY. APPARENTLY CHANGE IN BOTTOM TEXTURE. (HMS FAWN, HI 3). AMEND DEAD. NCA. SEP 2015/000055076 29.12.15 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET. (HI 1451, MMT (UK)). AMEND TO DEAD.
Last Amended Date Dec 29, 2015
WRECK MAP LOADING ... 53 18.015 N,4 45.068 W
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FAQ

Where is the COGNAC wreck located?

The COGNAC wreck is located at coordinates 53 18.015 N,4 45.068 W.

How deep is the seabed around the COGNAC?

The seabed around the COGNAC lies at approximately 35 meters deep.

When did the COGNAC sink?

The COGNAC sank on Nov 11, 1898.

When was the wreck of the COGNAC discovered?

The wreck of the COGNAC was discovered in 1898.

What country did the COGNAC belong to?

The COGNAC belonged to GB.

What cargo was the COGNAC carrying?

The COGNAC was carrying general and mixed goods,foodstuffs: liquid,natural fibres and materials in general: unprocessed and products.

What was the tonnage of the COGNAC?

The COGNAC had a tonnage of 503 tons.

What type of wreck is the COGNAC?

The COGNAC is classified as a steam ship.