Corbrook Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Corbrook Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 50.026 N,2 8.887 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.833767
  • Longitude: 2.148117
Water Depth 32 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CORBROOK
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 77.8 m
Width 11.5 m
Tonnage 1729
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 4, 1940
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 1994
Original Source published World War 2 losses
Surveying Details H1001/40 6.10.60 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 525000N, 020900E. ALSO REPD IN 524600N, 021000E. (WAR CASUALTY LIST 1940-41). POSN FOR FILING ONLY, NCA. H3730/69 19.9.69 NOTHING FOUND IN GENERAL SONAR SEARCH OF AREA. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 47/69). NCA. HH090/616/01 21.11.94 NOT LOCATED. (GARDLINE, HI 616). AMEND DEAD. NCA. SEP 2020/000100123 19.5.20 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET (2019). (MERITAITO, HI 1580). NFA.
Last Amended Date Apr 12, 2010

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1929 BY COWPEN DRY DOCK & SB CO LTD, BLYTH. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY CORY COLLIERS LTD. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 197 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE SEAHAM FOR LONDON. SUNK BY E-BOAT. (SIBI & WAR CASUALTY LIST 1940-41).

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FAQ

Where is the CORBROOK wreck located?

The CORBROOK wreck is located at coordinates 52 50.026 N,2 8.887 E.

How deep is the seabed around the CORBROOK?

The seabed around the CORBROOK lies at approximately 32 meters deep.

When did the CORBROOK sink?

The CORBROOK sank on Sep 4, 1940.

When was the wreck of the CORBROOK discovered?

The wreck of the CORBROOK was discovered in 1940.

What country did the CORBROOK belong to?

The CORBROOK belonged to GB.

What cargo was the CORBROOK carrying?

The CORBROOK was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the CORBROOK?

The CORBROOK had a tonnage of 1729 tons.

What type of wreck is the CORBROOK?

The CORBROOK is classified as a steam ship.

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