Corundum (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Corundum (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 28.962 N,4 36.537 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.482700
  • Longitude: -4.608950
Wreck Depth 36 m
Water Depth 40 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CORUNDUM (PROBABLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 70.1 m
Width 10.7 m
Draught 4
Sonar Length 108
Shadow Height 5
Orientation 170
Tonnage 1203
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 17, 1914
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions ,,002.0,
Original Detection Year 1914
Last Detection Year 1978
Original Source other
Surveying Details SANK 6 MILES SW OF HELWICK LIGHT. (DODS). POSN 512614N, 043212W. H3804/72 20.3.78 H3804/72 20.3.78 LOCATED 26.5.77 IN 512856.1N, 043628.2W USING HIFIS AND TRISPONDER [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 36MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 30 TO 41MTRS. SONAR HT 5MTRS. SCOUR 2MTRS. LENGTH 108MTRS. LYING 170/350 DEG ON ITS SIDE IN A TROUGH BETWEEN 2 SANDWAVES 5-10MTRS HIGH. (HMS FAWN, HI 41/77). BR STD.
Last Amended Date Jan 17, 2001

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1899. HOME PORT GLASGOW. TWO BIOLERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE BURRYPORT FOR ROUEN. CARGO COAL. SANK AFTER COLLISIO WITH SS KYLENESS.

General Comments

INTACT, ON ITS SIDE BEWTEEN TWO SANDWAVES

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 28.962 N,4 36.537 W
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FAQ

Where is the CORUNDUM (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The CORUNDUM (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 51 28.962 N,4 36.537 W.

How deep is the CORUNDUM (PROBABLY) and where exactly is it located?

The CORUNDUM (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 36 meters and is located at coordinates 51 28.962 N,4 36.537 W.

How deep is the seabed around the CORUNDUM (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the CORUNDUM (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 40 meters deep.

When did the CORUNDUM (PROBABLY) sink?

The CORUNDUM (PROBABLY) sank on Oct 17, 1914.

When was the wreck of the CORUNDUM (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the CORUNDUM (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1914.

What country did the CORUNDUM (PROBABLY) belong to?

The CORUNDUM (PROBABLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the CORUNDUM (PROBABLY) carrying?

The CORUNDUM (PROBABLY) was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the CORUNDUM (PROBABLY)?

The CORUNDUM (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 1203 tons.

What type of wreck is the CORUNDUM (PROBABLY)?

The CORUNDUM (PROBABLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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