Hms Corfield Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Hms corfield Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 26.94 N,0 18.899 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.449000
  • Longitude: 0.314983
Wreck Depth 7.8 m
Water Depth 9 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS CORFIELD
Type steam ship
Flag BRI
Sonar Length 80
Sonar Width 55
Shadow Height 1
Orientation 50
Tonnage 3000
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 8, 1941
Scour Dimensions 010.0,000.0,000.2,180
Debris Field WHOLE WK IS DEBRIS
Original Detection Year 1941
Last Detection Year 2014
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Surveying Details H3140/41 20.9.41 MINED ABOUT 2 MILES S OF HUMBER LTV. (FO HUMBER, 8.9.41). - PFNM 2200/41. H03140/41 17.12.41 INS DW PA IN 532700N, 001800E. - NM 2991/41. H03140/41 16.7.42 AMEND TO DW IN 532659N, 001902E. - NM 1452/42. H03140/41 4.6.43 INS G CON BUOY CLOSE E OF WK. - NM 1176/43. H03140/41 28.1.46 AMEND BUOY TO G CON, GPFL(3) G 10S. (NOIC, LOWESTOFT). - NM 291/46. H3140/41 6.12.50 EXAM'D IN 532659N, 001902E USING HSA FOLLOWING DISPERSAL. SWEPT CLEAR AT 21, FOUL AT 23FT. LEAST E/S DEPTH 26 IN GEN DEPTH 27FT. (HMS SHARPSHOOTER, 14.8.50). AMEND TO WK 3.5FMS. DELETE BUOY. - NM 2345/50. H332/62 25.1.62 LOCATED, NOT EXAM'D. (HMS SCOTT, 1961). NCA. 23.6.75 23.6.75 AMEND TO SW 5.7MTRS [LAT]. NC 107. HH090/593/01 11.1.94 EXAM'D 19.7.93 IN 532655.2N, 001901.6E [OGB] USING SYLEDIS [3 LOPS]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 8.4 IN GEN DEPTH 7.6MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 9.4MTRS. DCS3 HT 1.0MTR, LENGTH 180MTRS, BREADTH 110MTRS. BROKEN WRECKAGE LYING COMPLETELY WITHIN SCOUR. CHART AS FOUL. (OCEONICS (UK) LTD., HI 593). BR STD. SEP 2014/000180690 14.7.14 EXAM'D 12.3.14 IN 5626.940N, 0018.899E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 7.85 IN GEN DEPTH 9.0MTRS. SCOUR 0.2MTRS EXTENDS 10MTRS TOWARDS 180 DEGS. LENGTH 80MTRS, WIDTH 55MTRS, HT 1.0MTRS. LIES 050/230 DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. AN AREA OF DEBRIS LYING ENTIRELY WITHIN ITS OWN SCOUR. (GARDLINE, HI 1419). AMEND WK 7.85MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Jul 14, 2014

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1937. PURCHASED BY ADMIRALTY FOR USE AS A MINE DESTRUCTOR/SWEEPER IN 2.1940. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE. MINED.

General Comments

AREA OF DEBRIS LYING ENTIRELY WITHIN SCOUR

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 53 26.94 N,0 18.899 E
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FAQ

Where is the HMS CORFIELD wreck located?

The HMS CORFIELD wreck is located at coordinates 53 26.94 N,0 18.899 E.

How deep is the HMS CORFIELD and where exactly is it located?

The HMS CORFIELD lies at a depth of about 7.8 meters and is located at coordinates 53 26.94 N,0 18.899 E.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS CORFIELD?

The seabed around the HMS CORFIELD lies at approximately 9 meters deep.

When did the HMS CORFIELD sink?

The HMS CORFIELD sank on Sep 8, 1941.

When was the wreck of the HMS CORFIELD discovered?

The wreck of the HMS CORFIELD was discovered in 1941.

What country did the HMS CORFIELD belong to?

The HMS CORFIELD belonged to BRI.

What was the tonnage of the HMS CORFIELD?

The HMS CORFIELD had a tonnage of 3000 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS CORFIELD?

The HMS CORFIELD is classified as a steam ship.

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