Cornishman Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Cornishman Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		36 58.57 N,7 51.563 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 36.976167
  • Longitude: -7.859383
Water Depth 0 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CORNISHMAN
Type Safety/Rescue Vessel
Flag VC
Length 41.1 m
Width 8.2 m
Draught 4
Tonnage 407
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 18, 1992
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1992
Last Detection Year 1999
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Aug 24, 1999

Surveying Details

HH363/500/03 15.7.93 STRANDED IN 365839N, 075129W [EUR]. (LISBON NM 113/93) BR STD. HH363/500/03 19.1.94 REPORTED THAT VESSEL HAS BEEN TOTALLY ABANDONED BY OWNERS. (LL, 14.12.93) NCA. HH363/500/06 24.8.99 WK IN 3658.700N, 0751.500E [EUR] TO BE DELETED. (PORTUGUESE NM 16/224/99) SCALE OF PORTUGUESE CHART 1:150,000; BA 83 IS 1:25,000, NO OTHER WKS SHOWN IN AREA, MUST REFER TO THIS WK. AMENDED TO DEAD. DELETE. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

RAN AGROUND EAST OF FARO-OLHAO BAR. (LL).

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FAQ

Where is the CORNISHMAN wreck located?

The CORNISHMAN wreck is located at coordinates 36 58.57 N,7 51.563 W.

When did the CORNISHMAN sink?

The CORNISHMAN sank on Dec 18, 1992.

When was the wreck of the CORNISHMAN discovered?

The wreck of the CORNISHMAN was discovered in 1992.

What country did the CORNISHMAN belong to?

The CORNISHMAN belonged to VC.

What was the tonnage of the CORNISHMAN?

The CORNISHMAN had a tonnage of 407 tons.

What type of wreck is the CORNISHMAN?

The CORNISHMAN is classified as a safety/rescue vessel.

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