Cormarsh Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Cormarsh Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 16.012 N,1 3.342 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.266867
  • Longitude: 1.055700
Wreck Depth 14.78 m
Water Depth 19 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CORMARSH
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 96 m
Width 13.5 m
Draught 6.8
Sonar Length 87.8
Sonar Width 21.9
Shadow Height 4.5
Orientation 139
Tonnage 2848
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 29, 1941
Original Detection Year 1941
Last Detection Year 2018
Original Source unknown
Surveying Details SUNK IN 531600N, 010400E. (WW2SL). IN 531550N, 010345E. (LLOYDS WAR LOSSES). H04146/41 6.1.42 INS DW IN 531600N, 010400E WITH G CAN, GPFL(2). - NM 30/42. H04146/41 20.3.43 DISPERSED TO LEAST DEPTH 40FT IN 531559N, 010328E. (HMS FRANKLIN, 1942). AMEND TO WK 6FMS 4FT. DELETE BUOY. - NM 582/43. H04146/41 1.6.49 EXAM'D IN 531557N, 010321E USING DECCA. OROPESA SWEEP CLEAR AT 48FT. LEAST E/S DEPTH 58 IN GEN DEPTH 65FT. (HMS SHARPSHOOTER, 1949). AMEND TO WK 8FMS. - NM 1103/49. H332/62 4.2.63 NOT FOUND. (HMS SCOTT, 1962). NCA. 26.11.74 AMEND TO WK 14.3MTRS [LAT]. NC 108. HH100/351/01 30.3.90 LARGE PIECES OF WRECKAGE SCATTERED OVER LARGE AREA IN 531558N, 010311E. TILES SEEN AND RUDDER POST IDENTIFIED. STANDS NO MORE THAN 3MTRS HIGH. (P J LASSEY, 12.6.89). NCA. HH090/593/01 10.1.94 EXAM'D 15.8.93 IN 531559.2N, 010327.1E [OGB] USING SYLEDIS [3 LOPS]. SWEPT CLEAR AT 15.0, FOUL AT 15.2MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 14.9 IN GEN DEPTH 18.8MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 3.6MTRS, LENGTH 100MTRS, BREADTH 28MTRS. PARTIALLY BROKEN, LYING 135/315 DEG. ACCEPT SWEPT DEPTH. (OCEONICS (UK) LTD., HI 593). AMEND TO SW 15MTRS. BR STD. SEP 2018/000212985 4.9.18 EXAM'D 25.3.18 IN 5316.012N, 0103.342E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 14.78MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 19.2MTRS, LENGTH 87.8MTRS, WIDTH 21.9MTRS, HEIGHT 4.5MTRS, ORIENTATION 139/319 DEGS. SCOUR CONTAINED WITHIN WRECKAGE AREA. (GARDLINE, HI 1515). AMEND TO DW 14.7MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Sep 4, 2018

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1939 BY BURNTISLAND SB CO LTD. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY CORY COLLIERS LTD. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 244HP. SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY AFT BY NE MARINE ENG CO LTD, SUNDERLAND. PASSAGE LONDON FOR BLYTH. IN BALLAST. TORPEDOED BY GERMAN E-BOAT. NO MEN LOST.

General Comments

WELL BROKEN UP WK SCATTERED OVER LARGE AREA

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 53 16.012 N,1 3.342 E
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FAQ

Where is the CORMARSH wreck located?

The CORMARSH wreck is located at coordinates 53 16.012 N,1 3.342 E.

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

The CORMARSH lies at a depth of about 14.78 meters and is located at coordinates 53 16.012 N,1 3.342 E.

How deep is the seabed around the CORMARSH?

The seabed around the CORMARSH lies at approximately 19 meters deep.

When did the CORMARSH sink?

The CORMARSH sank on Nov 29, 1941.

When was the wreck of the CORMARSH discovered?

The wreck of the CORMARSH was discovered in 1941.

What country did the CORMARSH belong to?

The CORMARSH belonged to GB.

What cargo was the CORMARSH carrying?

The CORMARSH was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the CORMARSH?

The CORMARSH had a tonnage of 2848 tons.

What type of wreck is the CORMARSH?

The CORMARSH is classified as a steam ship.

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