Corbrook Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Corbrook Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 50.32 N,2 7.379 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.838667
  • Longitude: 2.122983
Wreck Depth 23.05 m
Water Depth 30 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CORBROOK
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 77.7 m
Width 11.4 m
Draught 5.2
Sonar Length 73.4
Sonar Width 14.6
Shadow Height 7.8
Orientation 182
Tonnage 1159
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 4, 1940
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions 122.0,040.0,005.0,332
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 2018
Original Source published World War 2 losses
Last Amended Date Jul 10, 2015

Surveying Details

SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 525000N, 020900E, 30M E OF CROMER. (WW2SL, LL WW2, SIBI) H04039/41 12.9.42 POSN 525016N, 020728E. SWEEP CLEARED AT 45FT. LEAST E/S DEPTH 68FT. LAYING ON UNEVEN BOTTOM AT 90-105FT. SCOUR 5-15FT ON EITHER SIDE. (FOIC YARMOUTH, 26.8.42). INS AS NDW. - NM 1972/42. H3730/69 29.5.69 EXAMINED IN 525027N, 020727E [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 73FT IN GEN DEPTH 78FT. SCOUR DEPTH 11FT. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 38/68). AMEND TO WK 12FMS. NE 1504. 20.11.72 SHOWN IN 525020N, 020730E [EUR] ON NETHERLANDS FISHERIES 1954, 7.11.72. 26.3.73 SHOWN AS WK 22MTRS. NC 106. HH090/616/01 21.11.94 EXAMINED 18.6.94 IN 525017.93N, 020729.58E [OGB] USING SYLEDIS [3 LOP]. SWEPT CLEAR 23.2, FOUL 23.5MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 23.4 IN GEN DEPTH 29MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 36MTRS. DCS3 HT 5.0MTRS. LENGTH 59MTRS, WIDTH 15MTRS. LIES 175/355DEGS. APPEARS WHOLE IN DEEP SCOUR. (GARDLINE, HI 616). AMEND TO WK SW 23MTRS. BR STD. 28.10.04 EUT POSN: 5250.326N, 0207.378E. NE 105. 16.7.10 LOCATED AND DIVED IN LISTED POSN ON 23.6.10. BELL RECOVERED FROM DECK BEARING INSCRIPTION

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1929 BY COWPEN DRY DOCK & SB CO LTD, BLYTH, WITH TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 197 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY G CLARK LTD, SUNDERLAND. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY CORY COLLIERS LTD. PASSAGE SEAHAM FOR LONDON IN CONVOY. SUNK BY E-BOAT APPROXIMATELY 30M E OF CROMER. CREW IOF 20 RESCUED. (LL2SL, LL WW2 & SIBI).

General Comments

CORBROOK

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FAQ

Where is the CORBROOK wreck located?

The CORBROOK wreck is located at coordinates 52 50.32 N,2 7.379 E.

How deep is the CORBROOK and where exactly is it located?

The CORBROOK lies at a depth of about 23.05 meters and is located at coordinates 52 50.32 N,2 7.379 E.

How deep is the seabed around the CORBROOK?

The seabed around the CORBROOK lies at approximately 30 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 1159 tons.

What type of wreck is the CORBROOK?

The CORBROOK is classified as a steam ship.

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