Hms Corientes (Possibly) Wreck
| Field |
Value |
| Wreck Category |
dangerous wreck |
Hms corientes (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
|
55 22.023 N,7 10.213 W |
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
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- Latitude: 55.367050
- Longitude: -7.170217
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| Wreck Depth |
27 m
|
| Water Depth |
31 m
|
| Water Level Effect |
always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum |
Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name |
HMS CORIENTES (POSSIBLY) |
|
Type
|
trawler
|
| Flag |
GB |
| Length |
40.1 m |
| Width |
6.9 m |
| Draught |
3.5 |
| Sonar Length |
38.7 |
| Sonar Width |
6.9 |
| Shadow Height |
2.2 |
| Orientation |
75 |
| Tonnage |
280 |
| Tonnage Type |
gross |
| Conspic Visual |
not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar |
not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk |
Jun 23, 1917
|
| Bottom Texture |
Sand |
| Scour Dimensions |
0060.0,,001.3,122 |
| Original Detection Year |
1959 |
| Last Detection Year |
2008 |
| Original Source |
survey vessel |
| Last Amended Date |
Feb 25, 2014 |
Surveying Details
H4784/59 11.11.59 H4784/59 11.11.59 NDW IN 552215N, 071155W. (HMS VIDAL, JULY 1959). HH100/351/06 22.1.93 HH100/351/06 22.1.93 LOCATED BY DIVERS IN 552215N, 071155W. SMALL WK IDENTIFIED BY LOCAL FISHERMEN. (N SOTHY, 12.1.93). INS AS NDWPA. - NM 433/93. 3.2.07 3.2.07 LOCATED IN 5522.024N, 0710.213W [WGD] USING DGPS. GEN DEPTH 31MTR. LENGTH 33MTRS, WIDTH 7MTRS, HT 2.2MTRS. (INSS SURVEY 1999-2005). LIES APPROX 075/255 DEGS. WELL BROKEN UP WITH PROBABLE DEBRIS CLOSE E. SCOUR HOLE CLOSE S. AMEND WK 27MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. 28.4.08 SEP 2008/000037589 28.4.08 SHOULD BE CHARTED IN 5522.023N, 0710.213W [WGD]. (MV CELTIC VOYAGER, HN DTD 18.4.08). NCA. HH091/241/01 17.10.08 HH091/241/01 & SEP 2008/000086143 17.10.08 EXAM'D 17.4.08 IN 5522.0234N, 0710.2130W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 27.6 IN GEN DEPTH 31MTRS. SCOUR 1.3MTRS DEEP EXTENDS 60MTRS TOWARDS 122 DEGS. LENGTH 38.7MTRS, WIDTH 6.9MTRS, HT 27.6MTRS (SIC). LIES 075/255 DEGS. INTACT, PARTIALLY BURIED. (MARINE INSTITUTE OF IRELAND, JOINT IRISH BATHYMETRIC SURVEY PROJECT). BOWS E, BOW & STERN BURIED, HIGHEST PART (?BOILERS) MIDSHIPS. AMEND WK 27.5MTRS. BR STD. 29.6.11 29.6.11 LEAST DEPTH 26.7MTRS. (SDC BATHY, EXAMINATION OF GSI CV05_01 DATA). BR STD. 25.2.14 SEP 2014/000357199 25.2.14 LEAST DEPTH 27.46MTRS. (GSI). AMEND WK 27MTRS.
Circumstances of loss
BUILT IN 1910 BY COOK, WELTON & GEMMEL LTD, BEVERLEY. OWNED BY THOMAS BASKOMB LTD, GRIMSBY. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 80NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. MINED WHILE FISHING. (SIBI). HIRED BY THE ADMIRALTY FROM 1915. (SRN).
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
55 22.023 N,7 10.213 W
Hms Corientes (Possibly) on Wreck Map
Hms Corientes (Possibly) Wreck on Google Map
FAQ
Where is the HMS CORIENTES (POSSIBLY) wreck located?
The HMS CORIENTES (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 55 22.023 N,7 10.213 W.
How deep is the HMS CORIENTES (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?
The HMS CORIENTES (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 27 meters and is located at coordinates 55 22.023 N,7 10.213 W.
How deep is the seabed around the HMS CORIENTES (POSSIBLY)?
The seabed around the HMS CORIENTES (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 31 meters deep.
When did the HMS CORIENTES (POSSIBLY) sink?
The HMS CORIENTES (POSSIBLY) sank on Jun 23, 1917.
When was the wreck of the HMS CORIENTES (POSSIBLY) discovered?
The wreck of the HMS CORIENTES (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1959.
What country did the HMS CORIENTES (POSSIBLY) belong to?
The HMS CORIENTES (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.
What was the tonnage of the HMS CORIENTES (POSSIBLY)?
The HMS CORIENTES (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 280 tons.
What type of wreck is the HMS CORIENTES (POSSIBLY)?
The HMS CORIENTES (POSSIBLY) is classified as a trawler.
General Comments
BOW/STERN BURIED, BOWS E, HIGHEST PART MIDSHIPS