Cornelia Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Cornelia Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 9.94 N,2 40.08 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.165667
  • Longitude: -2.668000
Wreck Depth 35 m
Water Depth 50 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CORNELIA
Type sailing vessel
Flag NL
Tonnage 170
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 6, 1917
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 2020
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Last Amended Date Oct 22, 2020

Surveying Details

H1690/19 15.7.19 WK IN 491000N, 024000W. (PARIS NM). CHART AS WK [OLD SYMBOL]. H1291/28 AMEND TO NDW. ?NM ACTION. 29.10.75 AMEND TO USC 15FMS. NE 2649. 13.2.80 SHOWN AS NDW PD ON FRENCH 878 [DEC 1979 EDN]. 4.3.80 SHOWN AS NDW ON 2669. AMEND TO USC PA 35 MTRS. BR STD. 29.9.88 LISTED AS USC 28MTRS IN FRENCH WK RECORDS 1987. NCA. 29.4.99 NOTED AS WK 35MTRS IN 4910.00N, 0240.00W [EUR]. ACCURACY 1000MTRS. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1999). AMENDED TO USC PD 35MTRS. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

CAPTURED BY UB-18. PASSAGE LE HAVRE FOR LISBON. (LL WW1, WW1SL & M PAGE).

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FAQ

Where is the CORNELIA wreck located?

The CORNELIA wreck is located at coordinates 49 9.94 N,2 40.08 W.

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

The CORNELIA lies at a depth of about 35 meters and is located at coordinates 49 9.94 N,2 40.08 W.

How deep is the seabed around the CORNELIA?

The seabed around the CORNELIA lies at approximately 50 meters deep.

When did the CORNELIA sink?

The CORNELIA sank on Jun 6, 1917.

When was the wreck of the CORNELIA discovered?

The wreck of the CORNELIA was discovered in 1917.

What country did the CORNELIA belong to?

The CORNELIA belonged to NL.

What was the tonnage of the CORNELIA?

The CORNELIA had a tonnage of 170 tons.

What type of wreck is the CORNELIA?

The CORNELIA is classified as a sailing vessel.

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