Corinna Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status lifted
Corinna Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 43.573 N,2 9.373 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.726217
  • Longitude: -2.156217
Water Depth 5 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CORINNA
Type motor vessel
Length 73.8 m
Width 9.8 m
Draught 5.2
Tonnage 1021
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 11, 1985
Original Detection Year 1985
Last Detection Year 1992
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Feb 15, 2001

Surveying Details

H3635/71 26.2.85 H3635/71 26.2.85 GROUNDED IN 494348N, 020948W. (LL, 19.2.85). TOTAL LOSS. (LL, 21.2.85). SHOWN PICTURED VERY CLOSE TO FORT HOUMET HERBE. (DAILY MAIL, 16.2.85). THIS PLOTS IN 494338N, 020917W APPROX. NCA YET. POSN FOR FILING ONLY. 30.5.85 30.5.85 REPORTED THAT SALVAGE ATTEMPT BY FRENCH TUG HAS BEEN ABANDONED. (YACHTING MONTHLY, APR 1985). H3635/71 12.8.85 H3635/71 12.8.85 WK EXPOSED AT ALL STATES OF TIDE IN APPROX 494324N, 020918W. (L M GARNER, SCRF 24.6.85). NCA YET. H3635/71 30.8.85 H3635/71 30.8.85 WRECK REFLOATED. (LL, 21 & 23.8.85). NCA. AMENDED TO LIFT. 23.4.92 23.4.92 SHOWN ON FR 7158 [1991 EDN]. TELEX SENT TO BREST INFORMING THAT WK WAS REFLOATED.

Circumstances of loss

12.2.85 RAN AGROUND ON ALDERNEY BRIM TIDES ROCKS DURING A GALE WHILE ON PASSAGE PORTSMOUTH TO GUERNSEY. (LL, 12.2.85).

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FAQ

Where is the CORINNA wreck located?

The CORINNA wreck is located at coordinates 49 43.573 N,2 9.373 W.

How deep is the seabed around the CORINNA?

The seabed around the CORINNA lies at approximately 5 meters deep.

When did the CORINNA sink?

The CORINNA sank on Feb 11, 1985.

When was the wreck of the CORINNA discovered?

The wreck of the CORINNA was discovered in 1985.

What cargo was the CORINNA carrying?

The CORINNA was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the CORINNA?

The CORINNA had a tonnage of 1021 tons.

What type of wreck is the CORINNA?

The CORINNA is classified as a motor vessel.

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