Corchester Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Corchester Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 55.927 N,1 34.361 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.932117
  • Longitude: 1.572683
Wreck Depth 17.38 m
Water Depth 22 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CORCHESTER
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 86.9 m
Width 12.8 m
Draught 5.8
Sonar Length 85
Sonar Width 14.5
Shadow Height 6.5
Tonnage 2374
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 19, 1956
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions 070.0,,005.0,300
Original Detection Year 1956
Last Detection Year 2014
Original Source other
Last Amended Date May 22, 2015

Surveying Details

H1569/56 10.3.56 SUNK 525603N, 013430E. (LL 19.2.56, TH NM 21.2.56, HUMBER RADIO 19.2.56). INS AS DW WITH G CAN LT BUOY, GP FL (2), 10 SEC. - NM 584/56. 18.1.63 DISPERSED 47 FT AND LT BUOY WITHDRAWN. (TH 7.12.62). AMEND TO WK 7FMS 5FT. DELETE LT BUOY. - NM 130/63. 14.3.73 AMEND TO WK 13.7MTRS [LAT]. NC 106. H1952/80 26.1.83 EXAM'D 20.7.82 IN 525554N, 013429E [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. SWEPT CLEAR AT 15.4, FOUL AT 15.7MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 16.2 IN GEN DEPTH 22MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 25.5MTRS. DCS3 HT 6MTRS, LENGTH 75MTRS APPROX. LYING NE/SW. POSSIBLY BREAKING UP. (SOISS, HI 22, WK 52). - NM 708/83 SEP 2015/000041896 22.5.15 EXAM'D 5.10.14 IN 5255.927N, 0134.361E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 17.38MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 5MTRS, EXTENDS 70MTRS TOWARDS 300 DEGREES. LENGTH 85MTRS, WIDTH 14.5MTRS, HT 6.5MTRS. LIES 000/180 DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. BROKEN UP, PARTIALLY BURIED. (GARDLINE GEOSURVEY HI1427). AMEND DW 17.3MTRS IN REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1927. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE THAMES FOR HARTLEPOOL. COLLIDED WITH SS CITY OF SYDNEY AFTER FAILING TO GIVE WAY DURING A SNOWSTORM. BOW SECTION FELL AWAY. LATER SANK.

General Comments

BROKEN AND PARTIALLY BURIED.

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FAQ

Where is the CORCHESTER wreck located?

The CORCHESTER wreck is located at coordinates 52 55.927 N,1 34.361 E.

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

The CORCHESTER lies at a depth of about 17.38 meters and is located at coordinates 52 55.927 N,1 34.361 E.

How deep is the seabed around the CORCHESTER?

The seabed around the CORCHESTER lies at approximately 22 meters deep.

When did the CORCHESTER sink?

The CORCHESTER sank on Feb 19, 1956.

When was the wreck of the CORCHESTER discovered?

The wreck of the CORCHESTER was discovered in 1956.

What country did the CORCHESTER belong to?

The CORCHESTER belonged to GB.

What cargo was the CORCHESTER carrying?

The CORCHESTER was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the CORCHESTER?

The CORCHESTER had a tonnage of 2374 tons.

What type of wreck is the CORCHESTER?

The CORCHESTER is classified as a steam ship.

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