Cornelia Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Cornelia Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 48.995 N,3 29.53 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.816583
  • Longitude: 3.492167
Wreck Depth 18.9 m
Water Depth 22 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CORNELIA
Type motor vessel
Flag DE
Length 75.3 m
Width 11.6 m
Draught 4
Orientation 135
Tonnage 500
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo natural fibres and materials in general: unprocessed and products,metal: concentrate and products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 18, 1970
Original Detection Year 1970
Last Detection Year 2022
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Last Amended Date Aug 10, 2022

Surveying Details

H2635/63 14.12.70 WK IN 514858N, 032935E [EUR]. MARKED BY LT BUOY. (HAGUE TNM 3247/70). NCA YET. H2635/63 22.12.70 NOW WK SW 13MTRS (7FMS). MARKED BY G CON LT BUOY, GPFL(3)G.15S, RARFL, E TOPMARK, LAID CLOSE SE. (HAGUE NM 3302/70). - NM 50/71. 24.11.72 SHOWN IN 514856N, 032930E [EUR] ON NETHERLANDS FISHERIES CHART 1954. NCA. 7.12.72 SHOWN IN 514858N, 032936E [EUR] ON NETHERLANDS FISHERIES CHART 1955. NCA. 12.1.77 LT BUOY AMENDED TO R CAN, FL.R.5S, 'SD 4'. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NE 122. H6314/50 5.10.77 NOW WK SW 16.5MTRS (9FMS). (NETHERLANDS NM 2691/77). BR STD. HH340/450/01 28.1.93 NOW SW 17MTRS (9FMS 2FT) IN 514904N, 032936E [EUR]. BUOY DELETED. (NETHERLANDS NM 98/93. - NM 541/93. 23.12.04 SHOWN IN 5149.017N, 0329.520E [WGD] ON NETHERLANDS 110 [INT 1473] [4TH EDN DEC'04, CO-PRODUCTION]. NE 110. 17.9.07 SHOWN AS WK SW 16.7MTRS [LAT] ON NETHERLANDS 110 [INT 1473] [2007 EDN CO-PRODUCTION]. NE 110. 15.6.10 SHOWN IN 5148.995N, 0329.530E [WGD] ON BA 110 [EDN 7 DTD 2.4.09, COPRODUCTION].

Circumstances of loss

BUILT 1965 BY BUSUMER WERFT GMBH, BUSUM. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY AHLMANN TRANSPORT KG. PASSAGE ANTWERP FOR RAUMA. WAS ABANDONED BY ALL 10 CREW AFTER DEVELOPING HEAVY LIST WHEN CARGO SHIFTED IN A HEAVY GALE. LATER SANK 13M SW OF GOEREE LTV. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the CORNELIA wreck located?

The CORNELIA wreck is located at coordinates 51 48.995 N,3 29.53 E.

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

The CORNELIA lies at a depth of about 18.9 meters and is located at coordinates 51 48.995 N,3 29.53 E.

How deep is the seabed around the CORNELIA?

The seabed around the CORNELIA lies at approximately 22 meters deep.

When did the CORNELIA sink?

The CORNELIA sank on Nov 18, 1970.

When was the wreck of the CORNELIA discovered?

The wreck of the CORNELIA was discovered in 1970.

What country did the CORNELIA belong to?

The CORNELIA belonged to DE.

What cargo was the CORNELIA carrying?

The CORNELIA was carrying natural fibres and materials in general: unprocessed and products,metal: concentrate and products.

What was the tonnage of the CORNELIA?

The CORNELIA had a tonnage of 500 tons.

What type of wreck is the CORNELIA?

The CORNELIA is classified as a motor vessel.

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