Courtown Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Courtown Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 13.514 N,5 42.201 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.225233
  • Longitude: -5.703350
Wreck Depth 35 m
Water Depth 40 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name COURTOWN
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 114.3 m
Width 15.7 m
Draught 7.8
Sonar Length 93
Sonar Width 29
Shadow Height 4.42
Orientation 10
Tonnage 4419
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 28, 1924
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1945
Last Detection Year 2012
Original Source naval vessel
Last Amended Date Jul 30, 2018

Surveying Details

H0113/45 4.7.45 POSSIBLE WRECK IN 501324N 054200W. (PLYMOUTH LIST 840/2, 4.7.45). NCA. 00.7.45 GOOD SONAR CONTACT LENGTH 122FT, HEIGHT 30FT. (AUBD 301/248, C-IN-C PLYMOUTH). NCA. H5051/70 1.2.71 CHART AS NDW PA IN 501324N, 054200W. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NC 1148. 12.11.75 NOW CHARTED AS USC PA 11FMS [20MTRS]. (TONNAGE KNOWN). NE 2649. SEP 2010/000017786 16.12.09 PREVIOUSLY THOUGHT TO BE CHRISTOS MARKETTOS BUT THAT VESSEL NOW POSITIVELY IDENTIFIED AT 5017.493N, 0536.876W [WGD]. (G J LOCKETT, VISIT & TELECON 26.1.10). SEE [16421]. 15.12.11 LOCATED 15.9.11 IN 5013.514N, 0542.201W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 35.66 IN GEN DEPTH 40.0MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 93.0MTRS, WIDTH 40.0MTRS, HT 4.42MTRS. LIES 010/190 DEGS WITH BOWS S. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. (FUGRO OSAE, HI 1157). AMEND WK 36MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. 30.5.12 THIS IS COURTOWN. CONFIRMED BY THREE BOILERS. (G J LOCKETT, TELECON). RETAIN NDW 36MTRS.

Circumstances of loss

EX-BELLVUE, EX-KOJU, EX-HARFORD. BUILT IN 1909 BY J REDHEAD & SONS, SOUTH SHIELDS. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY HARRISON SONS & CO. THREE BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 399 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE CARDIFF FOR MONTEVIDEO. SANK FOLLWING COLLISION WITH SS ROCHEFOUCAULD. NO LIVES LOST. (DODS & SIBI).

General Comments

INTACT, COLLAPSED

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FAQ

Where is the COURTOWN wreck located?

The COURTOWN wreck is located at coordinates 50 13.514 N,5 42.201 W.

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

The COURTOWN lies at a depth of about 35 meters and is located at coordinates 50 13.514 N,5 42.201 W.

How deep is the seabed around the COURTOWN?

The seabed around the COURTOWN lies at approximately 40 meters deep.

When did the COURTOWN sink?

The COURTOWN sank on Sep 28, 1924.

When was the wreck of the COURTOWN discovered?

The wreck of the COURTOWN was discovered in 1945.

What country did the COURTOWN belong to?

The COURTOWN belonged to GB.

What cargo was the COURTOWN carrying?

The COURTOWN was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the COURTOWN?

The COURTOWN had a tonnage of 4419 tons.

What type of wreck is the COURTOWN?

The COURTOWN is classified as a steam ship.

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