Hms Kale (Probably)(Part Of) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Hms kale (probably)(part of) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 41.944 N,1 44.712 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.699067
  • Longitude: 1.745200
Wreck Depth 22.7 m
Water Depth 28 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS KALE (PROBABLY)(PART OF)
Type destroyer
Flag GB
Sonar Length 41
Sonar Width 31
Shadow Height 5.3
Orientation 213
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Scour Dimensions 115.0,,001.3,200.0
Original Detection Year 1971
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source naval vessel
Last Amended Date Jul 14, 2016

Surveying Details

H4988/71 4.1.71 LOCATED IN 514200N, 014448E [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. POSSIBLE WK, PROBABLY PART OF HMS KALE. DCS3 HT 27FT (SEABED 28.6MTRS OR 94FT, DEPTH 67FT). NOT EXAMINED. (HMS FAWN). HMS KALE REPD IN 514230N, 014536E. INS AS WK 11FMS. - NM 123/72. 23.5.73 AMEND TO WK 20.0MTRS. NC 2051. HH090/667/01 21.12.95 NOT LOCATED BY DCS3 ON 100MTR RANGE AND MAGNETOMETER. (OCEONICS, HI 667). SOUNDING OF 23.9MTRS LIES 275MTRS NW IN GEN DEPTH 27-28MTRS. AMENDED DEAD. BR STD. SEP 2015/000083463 14.7.16 EXAM'D 23.02.16 IN 5141.944N, 0144.712E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 22.7MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 28MTRS. LENGTH 41MTRS, WIDTH 31MTRS, HT 5.3MTRS, ORIENTATION 213/185. SCOUR LENGTH 115MTRS, 1.3MTRS DEEP, TOWARDS 200DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. WK IS WELL BROKEN UP AND APPEARS TO BE BROKEN IN HALF.(MMT, HI 1474). AMEND DW 22.5MTRS IN REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

MINED.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 41.944 N,1 44.712 E
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FAQ

Where is the HMS KALE (PROBABLY)(PART OF) wreck located?

The HMS KALE (PROBABLY)(PART OF) wreck is located at coordinates 51 41.944 N,1 44.712 E.

How deep is the HMS KALE (PROBABLY)(PART OF) and where exactly is it located?

The HMS KALE (PROBABLY)(PART OF) lies at a depth of about 22.7 meters and is located at coordinates 51 41.944 N,1 44.712 E.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS KALE (PROBABLY)(PART OF)?

The seabed around the HMS KALE (PROBABLY)(PART OF) lies at approximately 28 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the HMS KALE (PROBABLY)(PART OF) discovered?

The wreck of the HMS KALE (PROBABLY)(PART OF) was discovered in 1971.

What country did the HMS KALE (PROBABLY)(PART OF) belong to?

The HMS KALE (PROBABLY)(PART OF) belonged to GB.

What type of wreck is the HMS KALE (PROBABLY)(PART OF)?

The HMS KALE (PROBABLY)(PART OF) is classified as a destroyer.

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