Courier Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Courier Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 41.5 N,1 52.095 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.691667
  • Longitude: -1.868250
Water Depth -4 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name COURIER
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 54.6 m
Width 8.2 m
Draught 3.7
Tonnage 372
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 7, 1875
Original Detection Year 1875
Last Detection Year 2002
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details SUNK INSIDE HOLY ISLAND BAR. (LLOYDS). POSN 554130N, 015200W FOR FILING ONLY. HH090/915/01 21.1.02 NOT LOCATED. (GARDLINE, HI 915). AMENDED DEAD. NCA.
Last Amended Date Aug 12, 2014

Circumstances of loss

SUNK INSIDE HOLY ISLAND BAR. EN ROUTE FROM SEAHAM TO ABERDEEN.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 55 41.5 N,1 52.095 W
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FAQ

Where is the COURIER wreck located?

The COURIER wreck is located at coordinates 55 41.5 N,1 52.095 W.

When did the COURIER sink?

The COURIER sank on Oct 7, 1875.

When was the wreck of the COURIER discovered?

The wreck of the COURIER was discovered in 1875.

What country did the COURIER belong to?

The COURIER belonged to GB.

What cargo was the COURIER carrying?

The COURIER was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the COURIER?

The COURIER had a tonnage of 372 tons.

What type of wreck is the COURIER?

The COURIER is classified as a steam ship.

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