Empire Kingsley Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Empire kingsley Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 8.103 N,5 51.028 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.135050
  • Longitude: -5.850467
Wreck Depth 49 m
Water Depth 56 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name EMPIRE KINGSLEY
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 132 m
Width 17.1 m
Draught 10.4
Sonar Length 140
Sonar Width 27
Shadow Height 6.8
Orientation 129
Tonnage 6996
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 22, 1945
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1945
Last Detection Year 2013
Original Source published World War 2 losses
Last Amended Date Feb 7, 2014

Surveying Details

H0113/45 4.7.45 SUNK IN 500800N, 053100W (SIC). (PLYMOUTH LIST 840/2). 22.3.45 22.3.45 GOOD SONAR CONTACT. (CINC PLYMOUTH, AUBD301/260). H48 JULY 1945 GOOD SONAR CONTACT IN 500824N 055030W. L 400FT, H48FT. (CINC PLYMOUTH, AUBD 301/258). 12.7.76 12.7.76 WK LOCATED IN 500802N, 055100W USING DECCA. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NCA. H2613/78 10.3.78 H2613/78 10.3.78 LOCATED 1.8.77 IN 500804N, 055058W [OGB] USING HF/6 [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 51MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 57MTRS. SCOUR 1MTR. LIES ROUGHLY NW/SE & APPEARS BROKEN UP. DIFFICULT TO DETECT ON DCS3 TRACE. ROCKS SHOALER THAN WK WITHIN 400MTRS. (HMS FOX, HI42A/77). CHART AS WK 51MTRS. BR STD. 7.2.14 7.2.14 EXAM'D 8.12.13 IN 5008.103N, 0551.028W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 49.7 IN GEN DEPTH 56.5MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 140MTRS, WIDTH 27MTRS, HT 6.8MTRS. LIES 129/309 DEGS WITH BOWS WNW. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. (MMT, HI 1405). GENERALLY COLLAPSED. TWO BOILERS. LIES AMONGST ROCK OUTCROPS. AMEND WK 49MTRS.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1941 BY GREENOCK DOCKYARD CO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE MINISTRY OF WAR TRANSPORT. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 320 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY D ROWAN & CO LTD, GLASGOW. PASSAGE GHENT FOR MANCHESTER. TORPEDOED BY U-315 WHILE PART OF CONVOY TBC 103. 47 MEN LOST. (SIBI, DODS, WWSL & BOT).

General Comments

MAINLY COLLAPSED, BOWS NW, AMONGST OUTDROPS

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FAQ

Where is the EMPIRE KINGSLEY wreck located?

The EMPIRE KINGSLEY wreck is located at coordinates 50 8.103 N,5 51.028 W.

How deep is the EMPIRE KINGSLEY and where exactly is it located?

The EMPIRE KINGSLEY lies at a depth of about 49 meters and is located at coordinates 50 8.103 N,5 51.028 W.

How deep is the seabed around the EMPIRE KINGSLEY?

The seabed around the EMPIRE KINGSLEY lies at approximately 56 meters deep.

When did the EMPIRE KINGSLEY sink?

The EMPIRE KINGSLEY sank on Mar 22, 1945.

When was the wreck of the EMPIRE KINGSLEY discovered?

The wreck of the EMPIRE KINGSLEY was discovered in 1945.

What country did the EMPIRE KINGSLEY belong to?

The EMPIRE KINGSLEY belonged to GB.

What cargo was the EMPIRE KINGSLEY carrying?

The EMPIRE KINGSLEY was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the EMPIRE KINGSLEY?

The EMPIRE KINGSLEY had a tonnage of 6996 tons.

What type of wreck is the EMPIRE KINGSLEY?

The EMPIRE KINGSLEY is classified as a steam ship.

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