Coquetdale Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Coquetdale Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 31.035 N,1 48.583 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.517250
  • Longitude: -1.809717
Water Depth 35 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name COQUETDALE
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 74.7 m
Width 11.3 m
Draught 5.5
Tonnage 1597
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 8, 1940
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 2012
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Oct 9, 2003

Surveying Details

SANK 15 MILES SW OF ST CATHERINE'S POINT. (LLOYDS WAR LOSSES). H0807/40 H0807/40 SANK 15 MILES W OF ST CATHERINE'S POINT. (WW2SL). NCA. POSN 503100N, 014830W FOR FILING ONLY. 10.8.93 10.8.93 REPORTED TO HAVE BEEN LOCATED, WITH WK OF 'AJAX' ON TOP OF IT, 12.5 MILES SW OF THE NEEDLES. (RECEIVER OF WK, D OF TRANSPORT, TELECON). NCA YET. [SEE ALSO 19003]. AMENDED TO ABEY. HH100/351/13 30.1.98 HH100/351/13 30.1.98 ALMOST CERTAIN THAT THE WK OF 'COQUETDALE' IS IN 502530N, 014205W [SEE 18944]. POSN OF WK IS CONSISTENT WITH THAT GIVEN BY SURVIVORS. THE SIZE AND LAYOUT OF THE WK FITS THAT OF THE 'COQUETDALE'. HULL PLATING BLOWN OUTWARDS IS CONSISTENT WITH SURVIVORS' ACCOUNTS OF BOMBS LANDING WITHIN THE SHIP AND EXPLODING. (D C WENDES, 28.1.98). 23.10.12 23.10.12 NOT LOCATED BY M/B & MAGETOMETER. (EMU, HI 1366). NCA.

Circumstances of loss

ATTACKED WITH BOMBS AND GUNFIRE BY GERMAN AIRCRAFT AND SUNK. WAS ON GOVT. SERVICE ON PASSAGE PORTSMOUTH TO THE CLYDE. (WW2SL & LLOYDS WAR LOSSES).

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FAQ

Where is the COQUETDALE wreck located?

The COQUETDALE wreck is located at coordinates 50 31.035 N,1 48.583 W.

How deep is the seabed around the COQUETDALE?

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

When did the COQUETDALE sink?

The COQUETDALE sank on Aug 8, 1940.

When was the wreck of the COQUETDALE discovered?

The wreck of the COQUETDALE was discovered in 1940.

What country did the COQUETDALE belong to?

The COQUETDALE belonged to GB.

What cargo was the COQUETDALE carrying?

The COQUETDALE was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the COQUETDALE?

The COQUETDALE had a tonnage of 1597 tons.

What type of wreck is the COQUETDALE?

The COQUETDALE is classified as a steam ship.

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