Cotovia (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Cotovia (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		58 58.166 N,2 38.197 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 58.969433
  • Longitude: -2.636617
Wreck Depth 27 m
Water Depth 36 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name COTOVIA (PROBABLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 112.8 m
Width 15.9 m
Draught 7.5
Sonar Length 51
Sonar Width 9
Shadow Height 9
Orientation 111
Tonnage 4020
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo grain
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 22, 1917
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 2006
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Last Amended Date Mar 29, 2007

Surveying Details

SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 2M SE BY E FROM AUSKERRY. (WW1SL). GIVEN AS 3M NE OF MULL HEAD, ORKNEYS. (LL WW1). NCA, FOR FILING ONLY. 22.2.80 NDW PA IN 590100N, 023000W. (US P/O DTD 16.10.76). NCA. HH100/351/14 18.2.99 DIVED IN 5858.15N, 0238.28W [OGB] USING GPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 37MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 40MTRS [REDUCE BY 2MTRS FOR APPROX LAT]. HEIGHT ABOVE BOTTOM 3MTRS. LIES 090/270DEGS. SEABED HARD WITH SAND PATCHES. ONLY BOILERS AND ENGINE PROUD, SHELL PLATING LIES UNDER 6 INCHES OF SAND. COMMERCIAL GUARD REQUESTED. (K HEATH). INS AS WK USC 35MTRS. BR STD. 13.10.04 CINC DELETED. (K HEATH, TELECON). NCA. HH091/137/01 29.3.07 EXAM'D 12.8.06 IN 5858.1659N, 0238.1974W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 27.2 IN GEN DEPTH 36.1MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 51MTRS, WIDTH 9MTRS, HT 9MTRS. LIES 111/291 DEGS WITH BOWS WNW. ENGINE AND BOILERS EVIDENT WITH PROP SHAFT LEADING TO THE SE. FWD OF THE BOILERS DIVER CONFIRMS WK IS FLAT PLATE COVERED WITH SAND. POSSIBLY A PIECE OF THIS PLATE HAS BEEN WRENCHED UP AND NOW LIES OVER THE ENGINE AND ADDS 4.5MTRS TO THE HT. (NETSURVEY LTD, HI 1137). AMEND WK 27MTRS IN REVISED POSN. - NM 2167/07.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1911 BY IRVINE'S SB & DD CO LTD, WEST HARTLEPOOL. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY FURMENTUM SS CO. THREE BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 375NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. ON PASSAGE FROM ARCHANGEL FOR DUNDEE. STRUCK A MINE LAID BY GERMAN SUBMARINE UC-49. (WW1SL, LLWW1 & SIBI).

General Comments

?PLATE OR FISHING GEAR OVER WK

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FAQ

Where is the COTOVIA (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The COTOVIA (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 58 58.166 N,2 38.197 W.

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

The COTOVIA (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 27 meters and is located at coordinates 58 58.166 N,2 38.197 W.

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

The seabed around the COTOVIA (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 36 meters deep.

When did the COTOVIA (PROBABLY) sink?

The COTOVIA (PROBABLY) sank on Jul 22, 1917.

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

The wreck of the COTOVIA (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1917.

What country did the COTOVIA (PROBABLY) belong to?

The COTOVIA (PROBABLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the COTOVIA (PROBABLY) carrying?

The COTOVIA (PROBABLY) was carrying grain.

What was the tonnage of the COTOVIA (PROBABLY)?

The COTOVIA (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 4020 tons.

What type of wreck is the COTOVIA (PROBABLY)?

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

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