Hms Kethailes Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Hms kethailes Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 21.687 N,6 13.727 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.361450
  • Longitude: -6.228783
Water Depth 10 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS KETHAILES
Type yacht
Flag GB
Tonnage 625
Tonnage Type displacement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 11, 1917
Original Detection Year 1986
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Apr 26, 2010

Surveying Details

H1284/86/208 5.8.86 H1284/86/208 5.8.86 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS S 72 DEG W, 11 MILES FROM BLACKWATER LT. (A CLAY, 25.7.86). VARIATION FOR 1917, 19 DEG 50MIN W. LTV POSN IN 1917: 523100N, 060400W. PLOTS IN PA 522140N, 061340W. FOR FILING ONLY. NCA.

Circumstances of loss

23.9.14 BUILT OF STEEL IN 1903. ONE BOILER, COMPOUND EXPANSION ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. HIRED AS ARMED PATROL VESSEL FROM 23.9.14. SANK FOLLOWING COLLISION WITH THE BLACKWATER LT VESSEL. 17 MEN LOST. (SII).

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FAQ

Where is the HMS KETHAILES wreck located?

The HMS KETHAILES wreck is located at coordinates 52 21.687 N,6 13.727 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS KETHAILES?

The seabed around the HMS KETHAILES lies at approximately 10 meters deep.

When did the HMS KETHAILES sink?

The HMS KETHAILES sank on Oct 11, 1917.

When was the wreck of the HMS KETHAILES discovered?

The wreck of the HMS KETHAILES was discovered in 1986.

What country did the HMS KETHAILES belong to?

The HMS KETHAILES belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS KETHAILES?

The HMS KETHAILES had a tonnage of 625 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS KETHAILES?

The HMS KETHAILES is classified as a yacht.

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