Cormorant Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Cormorant Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 48.04 N,1 9.9 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.800667
  • Longitude: 1.165000
Water Depth 29 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CORMORANT
Type schooner
Flag NL
Length 30.5 m
Width 6 m
Draught 2
Tonnage 145
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo stone
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 23, 1932
Original Detection Year 1932
Last Detection Year 1999
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Last Amended Date Aug 9, 1999

Surveying Details

H3905/32 13.6.32 H3905/32 SWEPT FOR AT A DEPTH OF 18FMS AT LWST BUT NO OBSTN LOCATED. THERE WERE NO SURFACE INDICATIONS OF THE EXISTENCE OF A WRECK. (TH 13.6.32 AND SANDGATE CG). NCA. POSN 504800N, 011000E [OGB] FOR FILING ONLY. H4959/73 18.4.75 H4959/73 18.4.75 NOT LOCATED. GEN DEPTH 25 TO 31MTRS. SEA BED ROUGH. (HMS BEAGLE, HI 55/74). NCA. HH090/856/01 9.8.99 HH090/856/01 9.8.99 NOT LOCATED. (NP 1016, HI 856). AMENDED TO DEAD. HH090/898/01 10.10.00 HH090/898/01 10.10.00 NOT LOCATED. (NP 1016, HI 898). HH091/159/01 20.7.07 HH091/159/01 20.7.07 NOT LOCATED BY M/B & MAGNETOMETER. (OSAE, HI 1159). NCA.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT OF STEEL IN 1913 BY GEBR VERSTOCK, MARTENSHOEK. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY H VAN DER LAAN. AUXILLARY OIL ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE LONDON FOR PLYMOUTH. SANK APPROXIMATELY 10 MILES SE OF DUNGENESS.

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FAQ

Where is the CORMORANT wreck located?

The CORMORANT wreck is located at coordinates 50 48.04 N,1 9.9 E.

How deep is the seabed around the CORMORANT?

The seabed around the CORMORANT lies at approximately 29 meters deep.

When did the CORMORANT sink?

The CORMORANT sank on May 23, 1932.

When was the wreck of the CORMORANT discovered?

The wreck of the CORMORANT was discovered in 1932.

What country did the CORMORANT belong to?

The CORMORANT belonged to NL.

What cargo was the CORMORANT carrying?

The CORMORANT was carrying stone.

What was the tonnage of the CORMORANT?

The CORMORANT had a tonnage of 145 tons.

What type of wreck is the CORMORANT?

The CORMORANT is classified as a schooner.

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