Cormount (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Cormount (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 53.269 N,1 36.303 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.887817
  • Longitude: 1.605050
Wreck Depth 16.2 m
Water Depth 20 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CORMOUNT (PROBABLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 93.9 m
Width 13.7 m
Draught 6.1
Sonar Length 105
Sonar Width 26
Shadow Height 3.8
Orientation 120
Tonnage 2841
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 13, 1943
Bottom Texture 1,4,6
Original Detection Year 1944
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source unknown
Last Amended Date Jul 17, 2016

Surveying Details

H03538/43 27.1.44 SUNK IN 515315N, 013626E. MARKED BY G CON BUOY, GPFL(3) G 10S, LAID CLOSE E. (AUTHORITY NOT KNOWN). INS AS DW WITH BUOY. - NM 200/44. H03538/43 11.3.44 AMEND TO WK 6FMS. DELETE BUOY. (AUTHORITY NOT KNOWN). - NM 537/44. 1.12.49 AMEND TO WK 7FMS 4FT (HMS SHARPSHOOTER). BR STD. H1955/80 25.3.82 WK EXAM'D 19.11.81 IN 515314N, 013628E [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. SWEPT CLEAR AT 15.8, FOUL AT 16.1MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 16.7 IN GEN DEPTH 19.5MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 2MTRS. LYING 120/300 DEGS. LENGTH 110MTRS, BREADTH 25MTRS, APPROX. (HMS ENTERPRISE, HI 25). AMEND TO SW 15.8MTRS. - NM 870/82. H2913/83 18.10.84 LOCATED, NOT EXAMINED. (HMS ECHO, HI 192). NCA. HH090/667/01 19.12.95 EXAM'D 28.7.95 IN 515315.90N, 013618.75E [WGD] USING DGPS. SWEPT CLEAR 16.2, FOUL 16.6MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 16.5 IN GEN DEPTH 18-21MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 2.1MTRS. LENGTH 100MTRS, WIDTH 20MTRS. LIES 120/300 DEGS. GOOD MAGNETIC ANOMALY. AREA OF DEBRIS OR COVERED WRECK. NO SUPERSTRUCTURE VISIBLE ON DCS3. (OCEONICS, HI 667). NOT FULLY SWEPT, RETAIN AS CHARTED. NCA. HH090/851/01 9.7.99 LOCATED, NOT EXAMINED. (NP 1016, HI 851). NCA. SEP 2015/000083463 17.7.16 EXAM'D 22.2.16 IN 5153.269N, 0136.303E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 16.2MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 23MTRS. LENGTH 105MTRS, WIDTH 26MTRS, HT 3.8MTRS, ORIENTATION 120/300. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. WK IN SEVERE STATE OF DECAY, COMPRISES DEBRIS STREWN OF AN AREA HAVING THE ROUGH OUTLINE OF A VESSEL. (MMT, HI 1474). AMEND DW 16.2MTRS IN REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

MINED WHILE ON PASSAGE LONDON TO BLYTH. WAS TAKEN IN TOW BUT LATER SANK. (WW2SL & LLOYDS WAR LOSSES).

General Comments

Wk severely degraded

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 53.269 N,1 36.303 E
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FAQ

Where is the CORMOUNT (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The CORMOUNT (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 51 53.269 N,1 36.303 E.

How deep is the CORMOUNT (PROBABLY) and where exactly is it located?

The CORMOUNT (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 16.2 meters and is located at coordinates 51 53.269 N,1 36.303 E.

How deep is the seabed around the CORMOUNT (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the CORMOUNT (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 20 meters deep.

When did the CORMOUNT (PROBABLY) sink?

The CORMOUNT (PROBABLY) sank on Nov 13, 1943.

When was the wreck of the CORMOUNT (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the CORMOUNT (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1944.

What country did the CORMOUNT (PROBABLY) belong to?

The CORMOUNT (PROBABLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the CORMOUNT (PROBABLY) carrying?

The CORMOUNT (PROBABLY) was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the CORMOUNT (PROBABLY)?

The CORMOUNT (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 2841 tons.

What type of wreck is the CORMOUNT (PROBABLY)?

The CORMOUNT (PROBABLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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