Girl Kitty (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Girl kitty (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 26.856 N,0 14.01 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.447600
  • Longitude: 0.233500
Wreck Depth 2.5 m
Water Depth 3 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name GIRL KITTY (POSSIBLY)
Type fishing vessel
Flag BRI
Sonar Length 6
Sonar Width 4
Shadow Height 1.4
Orientation 135
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions 010.0,000.0,000.6,225
Original Detection Year 1926
Last Detection Year 2014
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Surveying Details H8098/26 12.12.26 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS ABOUT 3M ENE (MAG) FROM SALT FLEET WINDMILL IN 4 FMS. (MABLETHORPE CG 11.12.26 & TH TELECON 23.2.27). POSN 532700N, 001530 FOR FILING ONLY. 23.2.27 NOT FOUND DURING SEARCH FOR THIS WK. (TH, TELECON). NCA. HH090/593/01 21.12.93 NOT FOUND. (OCEONICS UK LTD, HI 593). AMEND DEAD. NCA. SEP 2014/000077295 11.4.14 WK LOCATED IN 5326.874N, 0014.012E [WGD]. LENGTH APPROX 7.9MTRS, WIDTH 5.2MTRS. PARTLY SUNK IN ITS OWN SCOUR WITH 0.3MTR STANDING PROUD OF THE SEABED. SMALL AREA OF DEBRIS LIES SW. (MV TITAN ENDEAVOUR, GARDLINE GEOSURVEY, HN DTD 3.4.13 FOR HI 1419). POSSIBLY REMAINS OF THIS VESSEL. INS AS FOUL. SEP 2014/000180690 14.7.14 EXAM'D 24.3.14 IN 5326.856N, 0014.010E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 2.50 IN GEN DEPTH 3.3MTRS. SCOUR 0.6MTR DEEP EXTENDS 10MTRS. LENGTH 6.0MTRS, WIDTH 4.0MTRS, HT 1.4MTRS. LIES 135/315 DEGS. POOR MAGNETIC ANOMALY. LARGELY INTACT. (GARDLINE, HI 1419).
Last Amended Date Jul 14, 2014

Circumstances of loss

ABANDONED IN SINKING CONDITION WHILE AT ANCHOR.

General Comments

LIES IN OWN SCOUR

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FAQ

Where is the GIRL KITTY (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The GIRL KITTY (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 53 26.856 N,0 14.01 E.

How deep is the GIRL KITTY (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The GIRL KITTY (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 2.5 meters and is located at coordinates 53 26.856 N,0 14.01 E.

How deep is the seabed around the GIRL KITTY (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the GIRL KITTY (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 3 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the GIRL KITTY (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the GIRL KITTY (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1926.

What country did the GIRL KITTY (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The GIRL KITTY (POSSIBLY) belonged to BRI.

What type of wreck is the GIRL KITTY (POSSIBLY)?

The GIRL KITTY (POSSIBLY) is classified as a fishing vessel.

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