Cornelis B Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Cornelis b Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		48 57.057 N,4 24.723 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 48.950950
  • Longitude: -4.412050
Wreck Depth 69 m
Water Depth 89 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CORNELIS B
Type tanker
Sonar Length 50
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 26, 1953
Original Detection Year 1953
Last Detection Year 2021
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Aug 20, 2021

Surveying Details

H4013/53 19.8.53 'CORNELIS B' SANK IN 485700N, 042300W APPROX. (LL). INS AS NDW PA IN 485700N, 042300W. BR STD. 15.7.76 NOT SHOWN ON FRENCH 5069 [1975 EDN]. 26.8.77 'CORNELIS B' LOCATED IN 485707N, 042438W [EUR]. LEAST DEPTH 69.6MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 89MTRS BY V/S & E/S. LENGTH ABOUT 50MTRS. (FRENCH WK RECORDS DTD 18.10.76). 2.9.77 SHOWN AS NDW (69) ON FRENCH 6680 [INT 1708]. 20.11.78 SHOWN AS WK 69MTRS [37FMS] IN 485707N, 042438W [EUR] ON FRENCH 6680. BR STD. 25.2.09 SHOWN IN 4857.057N, 0424.723W [WGD] ON FRENCH 6680 [3RD EDN 2003, CORRECT TO NM 42 29 08, 1:150,000, LARGEST SCALE ADOPTION]. NC 2647.

Circumstances of loss

TANKER 'CORNELIS B' WAS INVOLVED IN A COLLISION WITH VESSEL 'ACHILLEBURO' IN FOG. (LL).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 48 57.057 N,4 24.723 W
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FAQ

Where is the CORNELIS B wreck located?

The CORNELIS B wreck is located at coordinates 48 57.057 N,4 24.723 W.

How deep is the CORNELIS B and where exactly is it located?

The CORNELIS B lies at a depth of about 69 meters and is located at coordinates 48 57.057 N,4 24.723 W.

How deep is the seabed around the CORNELIS B?

The seabed around the CORNELIS B lies at approximately 89 meters deep.

When did the CORNELIS B sink?

The CORNELIS B sank on Jun 26, 1953.

When was the wreck of the CORNELIS B discovered?

The wreck of the CORNELIS B was discovered in 1953.

What type of wreck is the CORNELIS B?

The CORNELIS B is classified as a tanker.

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