Hms Kent County Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Hms kent county Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
52 39.026 N,1 54.489 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.650433
  • Longitude: 1.908150
Water Depth 38 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS KENT COUNTY
Type trawler
Flag GB
Tonnage 86
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 8, 1916
Original Detection Year 1916
Last Detection Year 2014
Original Source other
Surveying Details H3085/26 CONFIRMATION OF LOSS AND TONNAGE. H4282/26 14.10.26 INS NDW PA. CHART 1543 ONLY. H8469/31 16.10.51 2 SMALL NON SUB CONTACTS WERE OBTAINED IN THE VICINITY. NO DEFINITE WRECK WAS DISCOVERED. SEABED IS EXTREMELY UNEVEN IN THIS VICINITY. (HMS SHARPSHOOTER, 16.10.51). DELETE. BR STD. H4852/74 24.12.74 NOT FOUND BY HMS BULLDOG JULY 1974. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 109/74). NCA. H1942/80 7.9.82 NOTHING FOUND DURING INTENSIVE HYDROSEARCH INVESTIGATION OF AREA. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 11) SEP 2014/000101130 2.1.15 NOT LOCATED 2014 USING M/B & MAGNETOMETER. (GARDLINE GEOSURVEY, HI 1428). NCA.
Last Amended Date Aug 1, 2014

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1911. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. 1 X 6PDR GUN. SUNK BY MINE OFF CROSS SAND. (WW1 RN LOSSES & SIBI).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 52 39.026 N,1 54.489 E
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FAQ

Where is the HMS KENT COUNTY wreck located?

The HMS KENT COUNTY wreck is located at coordinates 52 39.026 N,1 54.489 E.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS KENT COUNTY?

The seabed around the HMS KENT COUNTY lies at approximately 38 meters deep.

When did the HMS KENT COUNTY sink?

The HMS KENT COUNTY sank on Dec 8, 1916.

When was the wreck of the HMS KENT COUNTY discovered?

The wreck of the HMS KENT COUNTY was discovered in 1916.

What country did the HMS KENT COUNTY belong to?

The HMS KENT COUNTY belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS KENT COUNTY?

The HMS KENT COUNTY had a tonnage of 86 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS KENT COUNTY?

The HMS KENT COUNTY is classified as a trawler.