Hms Kingston Beryl Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Hms kingston beryl Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		56 12.19 N,7 29.55 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 56.203167
  • Longitude: -7.492500
Wreck Depth 100 m
Water Depth 120 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS KINGSTON BERYL
Type trawler
Flag GB
Length 46.2 m
Width 7.3 m
Draught 3.9
Tonnage 356
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 25, 1943
Original Detection Year 1943
Last Detection Year 1969
Original Source published World War 2 losses
Last Amended Date Feb 14, 2005

Surveying Details

SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 561200N, 073000W APPROX. (WW2SL). H1768/67 6.9.67 H1768/67 6.9.67 INS NDW(PA) ON NC 2722. H5898/69 6.1.70 H5898/69 6.1.70 WRECK LIES IN AN AREA WHERE A CONSIDERABLE NUMBER OF SONAR CONTACTS WERE OBTAINED. FEW WERE CONFIRMED ON CROSS-OVER SEARCHES. ONLY ONE CONTACT CONSIDERED PROBABLY TO BE WK, EVEN THOUGH OBTAINED FROM ONE DIRN ONLY. POSN 561212N, 072930W [OGB]. NOT CLOSELY EXAMINED. (HMS HECLA, ROS DTD 5.9.69). 18.10.72 18.10.72 INS AS WK USC 55FMS (TONNAGE KNOWN) ON NE 2722. H2352/84 13.1.86 H2352/84 13.1.86 NOTHING FOUND WITHIN RADIUS OF 2.5MILES OF THIS POSN. (GARDLINE SURVEYS, HI 262A). DELETE. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1928 BY COOK, WELTON & GEMMEL, BEVERLEY FOR THE KINGSTON STEAM TRAWING CO LTD, HULL. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 96 NHP, SINGLE SHAFFT. HIRED AS ARMED BOOM DEFENCE VESSEL FROM 9.1939. CONVERTED TO AN ANTI-SUBMARINE TRAWLER FROM 3.1941. SANK FOLLOWING COLLISION. (SIBI). MINED. (WW2SL).

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FAQ

Where is the HMS KINGSTON BERYL wreck located?

The HMS KINGSTON BERYL wreck is located at coordinates 56 12.19 N,7 29.55 W.

How deep is the HMS KINGSTON BERYL and where exactly is it located?

The HMS KINGSTON BERYL lies at a depth of about 100 meters and is located at coordinates 56 12.19 N,7 29.55 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS KINGSTON BERYL?

The seabed around the HMS KINGSTON BERYL lies at approximately 120 meters deep.

When did the HMS KINGSTON BERYL sink?

The HMS KINGSTON BERYL sank on Dec 25, 1943.

When was the wreck of the HMS KINGSTON BERYL discovered?

The wreck of the HMS KINGSTON BERYL was discovered in 1943.

What country did the HMS KINGSTON BERYL belong to?

The HMS KINGSTON BERYL belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS KINGSTON BERYL?

The HMS KINGSTON BERYL had a tonnage of 356 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS KINGSTON BERYL?

The HMS KINGSTON BERYL is classified as a trawler.

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