Highland Corrie Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Highland corrie Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 30.87 N,0 37.923 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.514500
  • Longitude: -0.632050
Wreck Depth 15 m
Water Depth 46 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HIGHLAND CORRIE
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 126.2 m
Width 17.1 m
Draught 8.2
Tonnage 7583
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 16, 1917
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 1971
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Surveying Details SUNK 4 MILES S OF OWERS LTV. (LL WW1). [SEE WK [19909] IN 503206N, 003814W]. H1656/24 5.3.24 NOW CHARTED AS NDW IN 503050N, 003750W. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). BR STD. 23.7.71 NOW CHARTED AS USC PA 15MTRS. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NC 1652. H4121/76 20.1.77 NOT LOCATED DURING AREA SURVEY SONAR SEARCH. (HMS FOX, HI 52/76). AMEND DEAD. BR STD. SEP 2018/000198963 09.08.18 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET (2018). (MMT, HI 1498). NFA.
Last Amended Date Jan 20, 1977

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1910 BY RUSSELL & CO. OWNED AT THE TIME OF LOSS BY NELSON STEAM NAVIGATION CO. PASSAGE LA PLATA FOR LONDON. TORPEDOED 4M S OF THE OWERS LTV. 5 LIVES LOST. (DODS & LL WW1).

General Comments

See Also: 19909

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FAQ

Where is the HIGHLAND CORRIE wreck located?

The HIGHLAND CORRIE wreck is located at coordinates 50 30.87 N,0 37.923 W.

How deep is the HIGHLAND CORRIE and where exactly is it located?

The HIGHLAND CORRIE lies at a depth of about 15 meters and is located at coordinates 50 30.87 N,0 37.923 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HIGHLAND CORRIE?

The seabed around the HIGHLAND CORRIE lies at approximately 46 meters deep.

When did the HIGHLAND CORRIE sink?

The HIGHLAND CORRIE sank on May 16, 1917.

When was the wreck of the HIGHLAND CORRIE discovered?

The wreck of the HIGHLAND CORRIE was discovered in 1917.

What country did the HIGHLAND CORRIE belong to?

The HIGHLAND CORRIE belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HIGHLAND CORRIE?

The HIGHLAND CORRIE had a tonnage of 7583 tons.

What type of wreck is the HIGHLAND CORRIE?

The HIGHLAND CORRIE is classified as a steam ship.

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