Hms Kale Wreck

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Hms kale Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
51 42.532 N,1 45.493 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.708867
  • Longitude: 1.758217
Water Depth 32 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS KALE
Type destroyer
Flag GB
Length 68.6 m
Width 7.3 m
Draught 3.7
Tonnage 545
Tonnage Type displacement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 27, 1918
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 1995
Original Source unknown
Surveying Details H3085/26 CONFIRMS LOSS & GIVES TONNAGE ETC. H6345/26 4.11.26 INS NDW (1918)(PA) IN 514300N, 014600E. H4988/71 4.1.72 LOCATED IN 514230N, 014536E [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. NOT SEEN ON E/S. POSSIBLE SONAR CONTACT FROM NW & POSSIBLE DISPERSED WRECKAGE FOUND, BUT NO SHADOW ON DCS3. (HMS FAWN). PART OF 'HMS KALE' REPD IN 514155N, 014448. AMEND TO FOUL IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. HH090/667/01 21.12.95 NOT LOCATED BY DCS3 ON 100MTR RANGE AND MAGNETOMETER. (OCEONICS, HI 667). AMENDED TO DEAD. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Aug 1, 2003

Circumstances of loss

MINED.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 42.532 N,1 45.493 E
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FAQ

Where is the HMS KALE wreck located?

The HMS KALE wreck is located at coordinates 51 42.532 N,1 45.493 E.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS KALE?

The seabed around the HMS KALE lies at approximately 32 meters deep.

When did the HMS KALE sink?

The HMS KALE sank on Mar 27, 1918.

When was the wreck of the HMS KALE discovered?

The wreck of the HMS KALE was discovered in 1918.

What country did the HMS KALE belong to?

The HMS KALE belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS KALE?

The HMS KALE had a tonnage of 545 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS KALE?

The HMS KALE is classified as a destroyer.