Corsham Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Corsham Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 39.983 N,0 57.712 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.666383
  • Longitude: -0.961867
Wreck Depth 34.26 m
Water Depth 39 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CORSHAM
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 95.1 m
Width 13.7 m
Draught 6.4
Sonar Length 94.5
Sonar Width 13.1
Shadow Height 5.54
Orientation 100
Tonnage 2760
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 8, 1918
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source other
Last Amended Date May 3, 2017

Surveying Details

1918 � REPORTED SUNK 6 MILES ESE FROM RIVER TEES ENTRANCE. H3752/26 11.6.26 AMEND TO NDW (PA) (1918) IN 543930N, 005630W. 18.5.73 AMEND TO USCPA 18MTRS. NC 2567. H5103/83 22.9.86 FASTENER IN 544004N, 005707W. POSN BY DECCA. (KINGFISHER OBSTN BOOKLET - WHITBY AREA). H6331/87 16.1.89 EXAM'D 22.7.88 IN 543958N, 005736W [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [4 LOP]. SWEPT CLEAR AT 32.5, FOUL AT 33MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 33.3 IN GEN DEPTH 39MTRS. DCS3 HT 3.4MTRS, LENGTH 105MTRS, BEAM 12MTRS. LIES 260/080 DEG, ON ITS SIDE WITH DECK FACING S AND BROKEN INTO 4 PIECES. (LAND & MARINE, HI 414B). AMEND TO SW 32.5MTRS. - NM 596/89. SEP 2017/000002822 3.5.17 EXAM'D 16.12.16; IN 5439.983N, 0057.712W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 34.26MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 39MTRS, LENGTH 94.5MTRS, WIDTH 13.1MTRS, HEIGHT 5.54MTRS, ORIENTATION 100/280 DEGS. WRECK APPEARS TO BE UPRIGHT, BUT IS BROKEN INTO FOUR. (MMT, HI 1491). AMEND NDW 34MTRS IN REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1918 BY S P AUSTIN & SONS, SUNDERLAND. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY WILLIAM COREY & SONS. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE LONDON FOR NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE. IN BALLAST. TORPEDOED BY UC 40. (SIBI).

General Comments

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FAQ

Where is the CORSHAM wreck located?

The CORSHAM wreck is located at coordinates 54 39.983 N,0 57.712 W.

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

The CORSHAM lies at a depth of about 34.26 meters and is located at coordinates 54 39.983 N,0 57.712 W.

How deep is the seabed around the CORSHAM?

The seabed around the CORSHAM lies at approximately 39 meters deep.

When did the CORSHAM sink?

The CORSHAM sank on Mar 8, 1918.

When was the wreck of the CORSHAM discovered?

The wreck of the CORSHAM was discovered in 1918.

What country did the CORSHAM belong to?

The CORSHAM belonged to GB.

What cargo was the CORSHAM carrying?

The CORSHAM was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the CORSHAM?

The CORSHAM had a tonnage of 2760 tons.

What type of wreck is the CORSHAM?

The CORSHAM is classified as a steam ship.

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