Corinthia (Stern Section) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Corinthia (stern section) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		58 41.613 N,3 6.505 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 58.693550
  • Longitude: -3.108417
Wreck Depth 11.28 m
Water Depth 15 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CORINTHIA (STERN SECTION)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 76.4 m
Width 9.8 m
Draught 6.5
Sonar Length 5.3
Sonar Width 5.1
Shadow Height 3.3
Tonnage 1378
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo wood: unprocessed and products,railway: stock and construction materials
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 7, 1903
Original Detection Year 2001
Last Detection Year 2025
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Sep 24, 2025

Surveying Details

5.6.01 STERN SECTION LIES IN 5841.608N, 0306.443W [WGD]. INVERTED AND BROKEN BEHIND ENGINE ROOM. NO ENGINE OR BOILERS IN THIS PART. FOUR BLADED PROP WITH ONE BLADE MISSING. RUDDER MISSING BUT RUDDER POST IN PLACE. (K HEATH, TELECON, 5.6.01). INS AS NDW. BR STD. RSDRA2025000444329 22.09.25 EXAM'D 24.06.2025; LOCATED IN 5841.613N, 0306.505W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 11.28MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 15MTRS. LENGTH 5.3MTRS, WIDTH 5.1MTRS, HT 3.3MTRS, ORIENTATION /DEGS. BOILER. (NJORD SURVEY AB, HI1784-H525-59454). AMEND DW 11MTRS IN REVISED POSITION.

Circumstances of loss

EX-AUTHOR. BUILT IN 1880 BY C MITCHELL & CO, NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY J H GOODYEAR, LIVERPOOL. SINGLE BOILER, COMPOUND EXPANSION ENGINE OF 184 HP, SINGLE SCREW. MACHINERY BY WALLSEND SLIPWAY CO, NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE. PASSAGE DANZIG FOR LIVERPOOL. CARGO RAILWAY SLEEPERS. STRANDED AND LOST IN FOG AND CALM CONDITIONS ON THE NW CORNER OF STROMA. CAPSIZED AFTER THE CREW HAD ABANDONED.

General Comments

Boiler

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FAQ

Where is the CORINTHIA (STERN SECTION) wreck located?

The CORINTHIA (STERN SECTION) wreck is located at coordinates 58 41.613 N,3 6.505 W.

How deep is the CORINTHIA (STERN SECTION) and where exactly is it located?

The CORINTHIA (STERN SECTION) lies at a depth of about 11.28 meters and is located at coordinates 58 41.613 N,3 6.505 W.

How deep is the seabed around the CORINTHIA (STERN SECTION)?

The seabed around the CORINTHIA (STERN SECTION) lies at approximately 15 meters deep.

When did the CORINTHIA (STERN SECTION) sink?

The CORINTHIA (STERN SECTION) sank on Jun 7, 1903.

When was the wreck of the CORINTHIA (STERN SECTION) discovered?

The wreck of the CORINTHIA (STERN SECTION) was discovered in 2001.

What country did the CORINTHIA (STERN SECTION) belong to?

The CORINTHIA (STERN SECTION) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the CORINTHIA (STERN SECTION) carrying?

The CORINTHIA (STERN SECTION) was carrying wood: unprocessed and products,railway: stock and construction materials.

What was the tonnage of the CORINTHIA (STERN SECTION)?

The CORINTHIA (STERN SECTION) had a tonnage of 1378 tons.

What type of wreck is the CORINTHIA (STERN SECTION)?

The CORINTHIA (STERN SECTION) is classified as a steam ship.

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