Cornucopia (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Cornucopia (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 39.19 N,0 49.363 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.653167
  • Longitude: -0.822717
Wreck Depth 29.5 m
Water Depth 35 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CORNUCOPIA (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Shadow Height 5.5
Tonnage 2231
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 1984
Last Detection Year 2004
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Last Amended Date Jan 31, 1985

Surveying Details

H4722/79 20.12.84 H4722/79 20.12.84 WK, LEAST DEPTH 29.7MTRS [16FMS], LOCATED IN 493915N, 004917W [EUR]. GEN DEPTH 35MTRS. (BREST NM 84 46 22 & FR WK RECORDS NO.14590441). R/P. HH100/351/01 1.6.90 HH100/351/01 1.6.90 SHIP'S BELL, ENGRAVED 'CORNUCOPIA WHITBY', FOUND IN 493915N, 004917W USING TORAN. ENQUIRIES BEING MADE LOCALLY ABOUT THIS WK. (J COULON, 14.3.90 & 23.4.90). NCA. 17.7.90 17.7.90 SHOWN AS WK 29.5MTRS IN 493915N, 004918W ON FR 6857 [1986 EDN]. UNKNOWN IN 493915.2N, 004917.2W [EUR]. POSN ACCURACY 20MTRS. EXAM'D BY E/S & SONAR. LEAST DEPTH 29.7 IN GEN DEPTH 35MTRS. HT 5.5MTRS ABOVE SEABED. (FR WK RECORDS 1987 NO.14590441). NC 2613. HH100/351/21 26.7.04 HH100/351/21 26.7.04 DIVED IN 4939.231N, 0049.356W [WGD] USING DGPS. STANDS 6MTRS HIGH BY DEPTH GAUGE. UPRIGHT. BOWS AND STERN MOST PROMINENT PARTS. BROKEN AND COLLAPSED MIDSHIPS. DEBRIS COLLAPSED ON TOP OF BOILERS. (G LOCKETT). NCA.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1887.

General Comments

UPRIGHT, MIDSHIPS COLLAPSED

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 49 39.19 N,0 49.363 W
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FAQ

Where is the CORNUCOPIA (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The CORNUCOPIA (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 49 39.19 N,0 49.363 W.

How deep is the CORNUCOPIA (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The CORNUCOPIA (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 29.5 meters and is located at coordinates 49 39.19 N,0 49.363 W.

How deep is the seabed around the CORNUCOPIA (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the CORNUCOPIA (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 35 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the CORNUCOPIA (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the CORNUCOPIA (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1984.

What was the tonnage of the CORNUCOPIA (POSSIBLY)?

The CORNUCOPIA (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 2231 tons.

What type of wreck is the CORNUCOPIA (POSSIBLY)?

The CORNUCOPIA (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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