Hms Kingston Cairngorm (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Hms kingston cairngorm (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 27.65 N,2 31.569 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.460833
  • Longitude: -2.526150
Wreck Depth 40 m
Water Depth 43 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS KINGSTON CAIRNGORM (POSSIBLY)
Type trawler
Flag GB
Length 49.1 m
Width 8.2 m
Draught 4.3
Sonar Length 39.2
Sonar Width 20
Shadow Height 3.7
Orientation 30
Tonnage 448
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 17, 1940
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1984
Last Detection Year 2009
Original Source survey vessel
Surveying Details H2923/83 4.1.85 H2923/83 4.1.85 WK EXAM'D 28.7.84 IN 502737N, 023130W [OGB] USING SYLEDIS. SWEPT CLEAR AT 37.1, FOUL AT 37.8MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 38.8 IN GEN DEPTH 44MTRS. SCOUR 1-2MTRS DEEP. DCS3 HT 4MTRS, LENGTH ABOUT 42MTRS. LYING INTACT, 020/200DEGS, BUT WITH SOME WRECKAGE, OR SPILT CARGO, CLOSE W. (GARDLINE SURVEYS, HI 202). INS AS SW 37MTRS. BR STD. H1311/88/55 15.12.88 H1311/88/55 15.12.88 OLD, SMALL STEAM TRAWLER WHICH LIES N/S WITH BOW N AND ON STBD SIDE. STANDS ABOUT 7MTRS HIGH AND IS ABOUT 24MTRS LONG. (M SKELSEY). NCA. HH091/154/01 31.12.09 HH091/154/01 & SEP 2010/000005843 31.12.09 LOCATED 23.2.09 IN 5027.650N, 0231.569W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 40.05 IN GEN DEPTH 43.7MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 39.2MTRS, WIDTH 20MTRS, HT 3.7MTRS. LIES 030/210 DEGS. MODERATE MAGNETIC ANOMALY. (FUGRO OSAE, HI 1154). PROBABLY BROKEN UP. AMEND WK 40MTRS. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Dec 31, 2009

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1935 BY COOK, WELTON & GEMMEL, BEVERLEY. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. 1 X 4 INCH GUN. MINED. HIRED AS AN ANTI-SUBMARINE TRAWLER IN 1939. (SIBI).

General Comments

ON STBD SIDE, BOWS N, ?BROKEN UP

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 50 27.65 N,2 31.569 W
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FAQ

Where is the HMS KINGSTON CAIRNGORM (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The HMS KINGSTON CAIRNGORM (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 50 27.65 N,2 31.569 W.

How deep is the HMS KINGSTON CAIRNGORM (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The HMS KINGSTON CAIRNGORM (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 40 meters and is located at coordinates 50 27.65 N,2 31.569 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS KINGSTON CAIRNGORM (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the HMS KINGSTON CAIRNGORM (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 43 meters deep.

When did the HMS KINGSTON CAIRNGORM (POSSIBLY) sink?

The HMS KINGSTON CAIRNGORM (POSSIBLY) sank on Oct 17, 1940.

When was the wreck of the HMS KINGSTON CAIRNGORM (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the HMS KINGSTON CAIRNGORM (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1984.

What country did the HMS KINGSTON CAIRNGORM (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The HMS KINGSTON CAIRNGORM (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS KINGSTON CAIRNGORM (POSSIBLY)?

The HMS KINGSTON CAIRNGORM (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 448 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS KINGSTON CAIRNGORM (POSSIBLY)?

The HMS KINGSTON CAIRNGORM (POSSIBLY) is classified as a trawler.

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