Cornish Coast Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Cornish coast Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 23.616 N,3 0.131 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.393600
  • Longitude: -3.002183
Wreck Depth 15 m
Water Depth 17 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CORNISH COAST
Type steam ship
Length 54.9 m
Width 8.5 m
Draught 3.7
Tonnage 676
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo cement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 3, 1915
Original Detection Year 1915
Last Detection Year 1975
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Last Amended Date May 10, 1977

Surveying Details

26.3.1915 ON 26.3.1915 AN ATTEMPT WAS MADE TO RAISE THE WK BUT LIFTING WIRES TORE THROUGH HER. BLASTING OPERATIONS COMMENCED BY MDHB BETWEEN 21.4.1915 AND 9.6.1915. DEPTH 51FT BELOW LBD. (LIVERPOOL WK RECORDS). SHOWN ON 3490 AS WK 8FMS 3FT. H5282/71 24.2.75 AMEND WK 15.0MTRS [LAT]. (MD & HB 1974). NC 3490.

Circumstances of loss

SANK AFTER FALLING ACROSS BOW OF SS JEANETTE WOERMANN ABOUT 420 YDS SE(MAG) OF S END OF WOODSIDE STAGE. 5 LIVES LOST.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 53 23.616 N,3 0.131 W
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FAQ

Where is the CORNISH COAST wreck located?

The CORNISH COAST wreck is located at coordinates 53 23.616 N,3 0.131 W.

How deep is the CORNISH COAST and where exactly is it located?

The CORNISH COAST lies at a depth of about 15 meters and is located at coordinates 53 23.616 N,3 0.131 W.

How deep is the seabed around the CORNISH COAST?

The seabed around the CORNISH COAST lies at approximately 17 meters deep.

When did the CORNISH COAST sink?

The CORNISH COAST sank on Mar 3, 1915.

When was the wreck of the CORNISH COAST discovered?

The wreck of the CORNISH COAST was discovered in 1915.

What cargo was the CORNISH COAST carrying?

The CORNISH COAST was carrying cement.

What was the tonnage of the CORNISH COAST?

The CORNISH COAST had a tonnage of 676 tons.

What type of wreck is the CORNISH COAST?

The CORNISH COAST is classified as a steam ship.

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