Cornelia Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Cornelia Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 4.157 N,3 13.253 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.069283
  • Longitude: -3.220883
Wreck Depth 56 m
Water Depth 65 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CORNELIA
Type fishing vessel
Flag GB
Length 25.3 m
Sonar Length 29
Sonar Width 24
Shadow Height 7.5
Orientation 123
Tonnage 46
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 10, 1990
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1990
Last Detection Year 2001
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Last Amended Date Feb 7, 2001

Surveying Details

HH226/350/01 24.10.90 HH226/350/01 24.10.90 SANK IN 500415.5N, 031312W [OGB] USING DECCA. (BRIXHAM MRSC, SIG DTD 10.10.90). CHART AS USC PA 40MTRS. - NM 3199/90. HH090/912/01 7.2.01 HH090/912/01 7.2.01 EXAM'D 29.8.00 IN 5004.157N, 0313.253W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 56.8 IN GEN DEPTH 65MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 29MTRS, WIDTH 24MTRS. DCS3 HT 7.5MTRS. LIES 123/303 DEGS WITH BOWS 303 DEGS. POOR MAGNETIC ANOMALY. NO DEBRIS. INTACT, ON ITS STBD SIDE. POSSIBLY NETTED. EXCELLENT DCS3 IMAGE. KNOWN TO HAVE SUNK WITH BOTH DERRICKS EXTENDED OUTWARDS. (GARDLINE, HI 912). BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

REPORTED TAKING IN WATER - CAUSE UNKNOWN. WAS ABANDONED BY CREW AND LATER SANK. (BRIXHAM MRSC).

General Comments

STEEL HULL, INTACT, ON STBD SIDE, ?NETTED

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FAQ

Where is the CORNELIA wreck located?

The CORNELIA wreck is located at coordinates 50 4.157 N,3 13.253 W.

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

The CORNELIA lies at a depth of about 56 meters and is located at coordinates 50 4.157 N,3 13.253 W.

How deep is the seabed around the CORNELIA?

The seabed around the CORNELIA lies at approximately 65 meters deep.

When did the CORNELIA sink?

The CORNELIA sank on Oct 10, 1990.

When was the wreck of the CORNELIA discovered?

The wreck of the CORNELIA was discovered in 1990.

What country did the CORNELIA belong to?

The CORNELIA belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the CORNELIA?

The CORNELIA had a tonnage of 46 tons.

What type of wreck is the CORNELIA?

The CORNELIA is classified as a fishing vessel.

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