Corhampton Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Corhampton Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 53.051 N,0 27.358 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.884183
  • Longitude: 0.455967
Wreck Depth 34.53 m
Water Depth 42 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CORHAMPTON
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 89 m
Width 13.1 m
Draught 5.8
Sonar Length 116.6
Sonar Width 21.2
Shadow Height 8.97
Orientation 111
Tonnage 2495
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 15, 1941
Bottom Texture 6,4
Scour Dimensions 010.0,,,111.0
Original Detection Year 1941
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Last Amended Date Oct 10, 2016

Surveying Details

H03318/41 17.12.41 SANK IN 535245N, 002645E, OR 013 DEG, 1M FROM 62E BUOY. (FO HUMBER, 16.11.41). INS AS NDWPA. - NM 2991/41. 10.4.72 AMEND TO USC PA 20MTRS. NC 121. 4.7.72 SHOWN ON DANISH FISHERY CHART 5300 [1965]. H4064/85 22.7.86 EXAM'D IN 535302N, 002731E [OGB] USING SYLEDIS. SWEPT CLEAR AT 32.3, FOUL AT 32.6MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 32.9MTRS. DCS3 LENGTH 115MTRS, BEAM 16MTRS. LYING 105/285 DEG. IN TWO PARTS. (UDI GROUP LTD, HI 321A). AMEND TO SW 32MTRS. - NM 2646/86. H4064/85 13.1.87 EXAM'D 28.6.86 IN GEN DEPTH 42.6MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 1.4MTRS. DCS3 HT 8MTRS. (UDI, H525A). NFA. SEP 2016/000053291 10.10.16 EXAM'D 4.4.16; IN 5353.051N, 0027.358E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 34.53MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 42MTRS, LENGTH 116.6MTRS, WIDTH 21.2MTRS, HEIGHT 8.97MTRS, ORIENTATION 11/291 DEGS. SCOUR DIMENSIONS LENGTH 10MTRS, TOWARD 111 DEGS. WRECK SITS ON ITS HULL IN TWO PARTS, UPRIGHT WITH BOW AND STERN PROMINENT. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. (MMT, HI 1473). AMEND NDW 34MTRS IN REVISED POSITION.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1933 BY S P AUSTIN & SON, SUNDERLAND. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY CORY COLLIERS LTD. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 156HP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY AFT BY NE MARINE ENGINE CO LTD, SUNDERLAND. PASSAGE HARTLEPOOL FOR ROCHESTER. CARGO COAL. BOMBED AND SUNK BY GERMAN AIRCRAFT WHILE UNDER TOW.

General Comments

IN TWO PARTS

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 53 53.051 N,0 27.358 E
Corhampton on Wreck Map Corhampton Wreck on Google Map

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FAQ

Where is the CORHAMPTON wreck located?

The CORHAMPTON wreck is located at coordinates 53 53.051 N,0 27.358 E.

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

The CORHAMPTON lies at a depth of about 34.53 meters and is located at coordinates 53 53.051 N,0 27.358 E.

How deep is the seabed around the CORHAMPTON?

The seabed around the CORHAMPTON lies at approximately 42 meters deep.

When did the CORHAMPTON sink?

The CORHAMPTON sank on Nov 15, 1941.

When was the wreck of the CORHAMPTON discovered?

The wreck of the CORHAMPTON was discovered in 1941.

What country did the CORHAMPTON belong to?

The CORHAMPTON belonged to GB.

What cargo was the CORHAMPTON carrying?

The CORHAMPTON was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the CORHAMPTON?

The CORHAMPTON had a tonnage of 2495 tons.

What type of wreck is the CORHAMPTON?

The CORHAMPTON is classified as a steam ship.

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