Corduff Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Corduff Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 52.369 N,1 40.017 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.872817
  • Longitude: 1.666950
Wreck Depth 26.2 m
Water Depth 36 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CORDUFF
Type collier
Flag GB
Length 86.6 m
Width 12.8 m
Draught 6.7
Sonar Length 90
Sonar Width 12
Shadow Height 9
Orientation 130
Tonnage 2345
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 7, 1941
Bottom Texture 7,6,4
Original Detection Year 1945
Last Detection Year 2014
Original Source other
Surveying Details H03210/45 5.1.46 WK IN 525200N, 014000E. (C IN C NORE, 15.6.45). 19.12.50 WK LOCATED IN 525218N, 014006E. LEAST DEPTH 12FMS BY E/S. (HMS SHARPSHOOOTER, TRACING 1950). LC 1089. 14.3.73 CHART AS WK 21.7MTRS [LAT]. NC 106. H1952/80 24.1.83 LOCATED IN 525220N, 014007E USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. EXAM'D 3.6.81, LEAST DEPTH 21.8MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 34MTRS BY E/S. SCOUR DEPTH 2MTRS. DCS3 HT 12.8MTRS APPROX. APPARENTLY INTACT, LYING NW/SE. APPROX 100MTRS LONG. (SOISS, HI 22, WK 26). NEEDS TO BE WIRE SWEPT, CHART AS WK 21.5MTRS IN 525220N, 014007E. BR STD. HH100/351/03 24.9.90 POSITIVELY IDENTIFIED AS WK OF 'CORDUFF' FROM CROCKERY STATING NAME OF OWNERS, CORY COAL CO, AND DRAWINGS OBTAINED FROM SWAN HUNTER, THE BUILDER. THE BELL ALSO REP'D TO HAVE BEEN FOUND. LIES AS DESCRIBED IN SURVEY DETAILS, WITH BOWS N. THERE IS A SPLIT ACROSS THE SHIP, SEPARATING THE STERN SLIGHTLY FROM THE FORWARD PART. (K BALDING, 13.9.90). HH242/550/04 1.12.93 LOCATED IN 525220.4N, 014007.1E USING SYLEDIS [4 LOP]. EXAM'D 15.7.93. SWEPT CLEAR AT 21.8MTRS, FOUL AT 22.1MTRS. LEAST DEPTH 22.6MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 34MTRS BY E/S. SCOUR 1.8MTRS DEEP EXTENDS 30MTRS TOWARDS 040 DEGS. DCS3 HT 11.5MTRS, LENGTH 85MTRS, BREADTH 15MTRS. CLEARLY DEFINED INTACT WK LYING 130/310 DEGS. (OCEONICS (UK) LTD, HI 22). AMEND TO WK SW 21.5MTRS IN 525220.5N, 014007E. BR STD. SEP 2015/000041896 22.5.15 EXAM'D 16.10.14 IN 5252.369N, 0140.017E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 26.2MTRS. LENGTH 90MTRS, WIDTH 12MTRS, HT 9MTRS, ORIENTATION 130/310 DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. INTACT AND UPRIGHT. (GARDLINE GEOSURVEY HI 1427). AMEND DW 26.0MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date May 22, 2015

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1923 BY SWAN, HUNTER & WIGHAM RICHARDSON, WAS TORPEDOED & SUNK BY A GERMAN MOTOR TORPEDO BOAT NEAR CROMER. SANK WITH THE LOSS OF 7 MEN, 2 TAKEN PRISONER. OWNED AT THE TIME OF LOSS BY CORY COLLIERS. (DODS).

General Comments

INTACT AND UPRIGHT

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 52 52.369 N,1 40.017 E
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FAQ

Where is the CORDUFF wreck located?

The CORDUFF wreck is located at coordinates 52 52.369 N,1 40.017 E.

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

The CORDUFF lies at a depth of about 26.2 meters and is located at coordinates 52 52.369 N,1 40.017 E.

How deep is the seabed around the CORDUFF?

The seabed around the CORDUFF lies at approximately 36 meters deep.

When did the CORDUFF sink?

The CORDUFF sank on Mar 7, 1941.

When was the wreck of the CORDUFF discovered?

The wreck of the CORDUFF was discovered in 1945.

What country did the CORDUFF belong to?

The CORDUFF belonged to GB.

What cargo was the CORDUFF carrying?

The CORDUFF was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the CORDUFF?

The CORDUFF had a tonnage of 2345 tons.

What type of wreck is the CORDUFF?

The CORDUFF is classified as a collier.

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