Counsellor Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Counsellor Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 1.024 N,1 34.889 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.017067
  • Longitude: 1.581483
Water Depth 27 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name COUNSELLOR
Type sailing vessel
Flag GB
Tonnage 56
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 27, 1918
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 1992
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Last Amended Date Aug 1, 2014

Surveying Details

H4339/18 30.7.18 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 2.5M S FROM N HAISBOROUGH LIGHT VESSEL. (CUSTOMS, LOWESTOFT). NCA. 30.7.18 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 2.5M N OF HAISBOROUGH LIGHT VESSEL. (IDSA, LOWESTOFT). POSN ACCEPTED AS 530100N, 013500E. NCA. H4282/26 14.10.26 INS AS NDWPA (1918) IN 530100N, 013500E. BA 1094. H953/40 20.2.41 DELETED. - NM 350/41. HH090/524/01 6.1.92 NOT FOUND IN LISTED POSN. (LAND & MARINE, HI 531). AMEND DEAD. SEP 2020/000100123 13.5.20 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET (2019). (MERITAITO, HI 1580). NFA.

Circumstances of loss

PASSAGE FISHING GROUNDS AND RETURN. CAPTURED, CREW FORCED TO ABANDON SHIP AND SCUTTLED BY UB-40. (WW1SL, DER KRIEG ZUR SEE & SIBI).

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FAQ

Where is the COUNSELLOR wreck located?

The COUNSELLOR wreck is located at coordinates 53 1.024 N,1 34.889 E.

How deep is the seabed around the COUNSELLOR?

The seabed around the COUNSELLOR lies at approximately 27 meters deep.

When did the COUNSELLOR sink?

The COUNSELLOR sank on Jul 27, 1918.

When was the wreck of the COUNSELLOR discovered?

The wreck of the COUNSELLOR was discovered in 1918.

What country did the COUNSELLOR belong to?

The COUNSELLOR belonged to GB.

What cargo was the COUNSELLOR carrying?

The COUNSELLOR was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the COUNSELLOR?

The COUNSELLOR had a tonnage of 56 tons.

What type of wreck is the COUNSELLOR?

The COUNSELLOR is classified as a sailing vessel.

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