Korall Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status lifted
Korall Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		58 37.426 N,3 39.089 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 58.623767
  • Longitude: -3.651483
Water Depth 0 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name KORALL
Type motor vessel
Flag SE
Length 60.7 m
Width 10.1 m
Draught 3.7
Tonnage 499
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo sand
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 6, 1972
Original Detection Year 1972
Last Detection Year 1976
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 7.12.72 ON ROCKS AT BRIMS NESS. (LL 210). NCA. H4811/75 17.5.77 NOT SIGHTED, BELIEVED SALVAGED AS SCRAP IN 1973/74. NO WRECKAGE IN EVIDENCE ASHORE. (HMS HERALD, HI 13B/76).
Last Amended Date Jan 31, 2005

Circumstances of loss

EX-CORONA '70, EX-PINGVIN '67, EX-NANCH LEE '56. BUILT IN 1957 BY LIDINGOVERKEN K/B, A/B, LIDINGO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY ARNE H HEIMBRAND, GOTHEBURG. 6 CLYINDER OIL ENGINE OF 755BHP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY AFT. PASSAGE LOCH ALEND FOR BOHUS. STRANDED HAVING BEEN BLOWN OFF COURSE BY HIGH WINDS AND FREAK TIDAL CURRENTS. CREW RECOVERED BY COASTGUARD. (SIBI).

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FAQ

Where is the KORALL wreck located?

The KORALL wreck is located at coordinates 58 37.426 N,3 39.089 W.

When did the KORALL sink?

The KORALL sank on Dec 6, 1972.

When was the wreck of the KORALL discovered?

The wreck of the KORALL was discovered in 1972.

What country did the KORALL belong to?

The KORALL belonged to SE.

What cargo was the KORALL carrying?

The KORALL was carrying sand.

What was the tonnage of the KORALL?

The KORALL had a tonnage of 499 tons.

What type of wreck is the KORALL?

The KORALL is classified as a motor vessel.

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