Corbet Wreck

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
Corbet Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 22.666 N,2 58.764 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.377767
  • Longitude: -2.979400
Water Depth 0 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CORBET
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 48.8 m
Width 7.6 m
Draught 3.4
Tonnage 468
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 3, 1941
Original Detection Year 1941
Last Detection Year 2021
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Jul 16, 2014

Surveying Details

1942 COMMENCED DISPERSAL. 11.1942 REDUCED TO APPROXIMATELY LEVEL OF SURROUNDING BANK. 12.1942 SWEPT TO A LEAST DEPTH OF 9FT BELOW LBD IN 164DEG 715YDS FROM THE THREE FIXED LTS AT THE EXTREMITY OF THE SOUTH GROYNE, BRUNSWICK. (NO AUTHORITY STATED). 5.3.51 SWEPT TO A LEAST DEPTH OF 11FT BELOW LBD. (NO AUTHORITY STATED). 2.4.51 SOUNDING BY DIVER ON HIGHEST E PART 14FT 4INS BELOW LBD (19FT 6INS ABOVE BOTTOM). SOUNDING BY DIVER ON HIGHEST W PART 24FT 7INS BELOW LBD (3FT ABOVE BOTTOM). (LIVERPOOL WK RECORDS). 22.9.82 WK 2.2MTRS SHOWN IN 532238N, 025841W ON K8022/8. NCA. 13.10.89 WK 2.2MTRS IN 532239N, 025841W IN GENERAL DEPTH OF 1MTR. (MERSEY 21/6). CHART AS FOUL. NE 3490. 17.6.04 SHOWN AS WK (NO DEPTH SPECIFIED) IN GEN DEPTH ON DRYING LINE ON BA 3490 [EDN 5 DTD 20.12.01]. 16.7.14 SHOWN AS FOUL ON BA 3490 [EDN 7 DTD 2.8.14]. SEP 2021/000126174 11.5.21 EXAM�D BY BDC. NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET (2021). NFS. (MERSEY DOCKS AND HARBOUR COMPANY SURVEY, 2021). NFA.

Circumstances of loss

EX-BUTEMAN '15. BUILT IN 1909 BY SCOTT & SONS, BOWLING. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY A KING LTD. ONE BOILER, COMPOUND EXPANSION ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE GARSTON FOR BELFAST. BOMBED AND SUNK BY GERMAN AIRCRAFT. SANK ON HER SIDE, STERN S, FORECASTLE TURNED BACK TO BRIDGE.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 53 22.666 N,2 58.764 W
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FAQ

Where is the CORBET wreck located?

The CORBET wreck is located at coordinates 53 22.666 N,2 58.764 W.

When did the CORBET sink?

The CORBET sank on May 3, 1941.

When was the wreck of the CORBET discovered?

The wreck of the CORBET was discovered in 1941.

What country did the CORBET belong to?

The CORBET belonged to GB.

What cargo was the CORBET carrying?

The CORBET was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the CORBET?

The CORBET had a tonnage of 468 tons.

What type of wreck is the CORBET?

The CORBET is classified as a steam ship.

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