City Of Kobe Wreck
| Field |
Value |
| Wreck Category |
dangerous wreck |
City of kobe Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
|
52 34.931 N,1 59.446 E |
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
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- Latitude: 52.582183
- Longitude: 1.990767
|
| Wreck Depth |
22.33 m
|
| Water Depth |
29 m
|
| Water Level Effect |
always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum |
Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name |
CITY OF KOBE |
|
Type
|
steam ship
|
| Flag |
GB |
| Length |
111.9 m |
| Width |
14.6 m |
| Draught |
8.2 |
| Sonar Length |
137.4 |
| Sonar Width |
32.7 |
| Shadow Height |
5.6 |
| Orientation |
87 |
| Tonnage |
4373 |
| Tonnage Type |
gross |
| Cargo |
general and mixed goods,coal
|
| Conspic Visual |
not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar |
not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk |
Dec 19, 1939
|
| Bottom Texture |
4,1 |
| Original Detection Year |
1939 |
| Last Detection Year |
2016 |
| Original Source |
national coast guard or patrol |
| Last Amended Date |
Jul 25, 2017 |
Surveying Details
H0263/39 23.12.39 DW PA IN 523530N, 015900E. (NOIC YARMOUTH). - FNM 2897/39. H0263/39 9.1.40 POSN 523457N, 015916E. LENGTH 367FT. LYING 090/270 DEGS, BOWS EAST. (NOIC YARMOUTH). - FNM 32/40 & NM 1052/40. H0263/39 19.3.43 LEAST DEPTH OVER WK 5FMS 4FT. BUOY CLOSE E WITHDRAWN. (ADMIRALTY). - NM 581/43. H0263/39 27.7.48 OROPESA SWEEP AFTER DISPERSAL, CLEAR 48FT, SEABED 88FT. LEAST E/S DEPTH 73FT. POSN 523450N, 015914E USING HSA. *HMS SHARPSHOOTER, 8.7.48). - NM 1662/48. H0263/39 27.8.51 EXAM'D 2.7.51 IN 523454N, 015925E USING HSA. SWEPT CLEAR 58FT, FOUL 60FT. LEAST E/S 63FT. SEABED 91FT. HEIGHT ABOVE SEABED 33FT. LYING 070/250. SCOUR ON N SIDE OF 7FT. LENGTH 367FT. (HMS SHARPSHOOTER, 20.8.51). BR STD. H3730/69 12.12.68 LOCATED IN 523454N 015934E USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S 72FT IN 90FT. SCOUR 110FT. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 38/68). NCA. H2233/71 25.1.71 EXAM'D IN 523502N, 015921E [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. SWEPT CLEAR 20.6, FOUL 21.1MTRS. E/S 20.6MTRS IN 28.5MTRS. SCOUR 33.4MTRS. WK LIES E/W. OVER 800FT LONG. (HMS EGERIA, HI 22/70). LC 1504 & NE 1543. H4398/71 16.9.71 EXAM'D IN 523502N, 015921E [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. SWEPT CLEAR 20.6MTRS, FOUL 21.1MTRS. E/S 22.0MTRS IN 28.5MTRS. SCOUR 33.4MTRS ON FLAT SEABED. DETECTED BY SONAR 850YDS FROM WEST. GOOD ECHO. LIES E/W, 340FT LONG. (HMS ENTERPRISE, 8.6.71). NE 1543. H1942/80 3.9.82 EXAM'D 27.2.82 IN 523454N, 015930E [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [3 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 20.5 IN GEN DEPTH 28MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 3MTRS. HYDROSEARCH: VERTICAL HT 11.4MTRS, LENGTH 136.6MTRS, BEAM 16.8MTRS. LYING 090/270 DEGS. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 11). RETAIN SWEPT DEPTH IN NEW POSN. BR STD. SEP 2014/000101130 2.1.15 EXAM'D 25.7.14 IN 5234.931N, 0159.380E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 22.66 IN GEN DEPTH 28MTRS. SCOUR 2MTR DEEP EXTENDS 70MTRS TOWARDS 090 DEGS. LENGTH 130MTRS, WIDTH 20MTRS, HT 4.8MTRS. LIES 080/260 DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. WELL BROKEND AND PARTIALLY BURIED WK. (GARDLINE GEOSURVEY, HI 1428). IN TWO PARTS, E PART GENERALLY INTACT, W PART (?HOLDS) FULLY COLLAPSED. AMEND WK 22.5MTRS IN REVISED POSN. SEP 2016/000091758 20.7.17 EXAM'D 20.12.16; IN 5234.931N, 0159.446E [WGD]. LEAST W/C DEPTH 22.33MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 29MTRS, LENGTH 137.4MTRS, WIDTH 32.7MTRS, HEIGHT 5.6MTRS, ORIENTATION 087/267 DEGS. WRECK IS LARGELY INTACT AND PARTIALLY BURIED. (GARDLINE, HI 1494). RETAIN PREVIOUS DEPTH, MOVE TO REVISED POSN.
Circumstances of loss
PASSAGE ANTWERP & THE TYNE FOR BOMBAY. MINED.
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
52 34.931 N,1 59.446 E
City Of Kobe on Wreck Map
City Of Kobe Wreck on Google Map
FAQ
Where is the CITY OF KOBE wreck located?
The CITY OF KOBE wreck is located at coordinates 52 34.931 N,1 59.446 E.
How deep is the CITY OF KOBE and where exactly is it located?
The CITY OF KOBE lies at a depth of about 22.33 meters and is located at coordinates 52 34.931 N,1 59.446 E.
How deep is the seabed around the CITY OF KOBE?
The seabed around the CITY OF KOBE lies at approximately 29 meters deep.
When did the CITY OF KOBE sink?
The CITY OF KOBE sank on Dec 19, 1939.
When was the wreck of the CITY OF KOBE discovered?
The wreck of the CITY OF KOBE was discovered in 1939.
What country did the CITY OF KOBE belong to?
The CITY OF KOBE belonged to GB.
What cargo was the CITY OF KOBE carrying?
The CITY OF KOBE was carrying general and mixed goods,coal.
What was the tonnage of the CITY OF KOBE?
The CITY OF KOBE had a tonnage of 4373 tons.
What type of wreck is the CITY OF KOBE?
The CITY OF KOBE is classified as a steam ship.