Hms Kos Xvi (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Hms kos xvi (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 50.983 N,0 34.958 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.849717
  • Longitude: 0.582633
Wreck Depth 25 m
Water Depth 36 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS KOS XVI (PROBABLY)
Type trawler
Flag GB
Sonar Length 40
Sonar Width 9
Shadow Height 8
Orientation 150
Tonnage 258
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 24, 1941
Scour Dimensions ,,000.3,
Original Detection Year 1986
Last Detection Year 2002
Original Source survey vessel
Last Amended Date Jun 11, 2002

Surveying Details

H03214/41 17.12.41 REPORTED LOST IN 535015N, 003512E. (FO HUMBER, 24.8.41). H03214/41 17.12.41 INS NDW (PA) IN 535015N, 003510E. - NM 2991/41. 20.3.72 AMEND TO WKPA 20MTRS. NC 121. 20.6.77 AMEND TO USCPA 20MTRS. NC 1190. H4064/85 27.8.86 LOCATED AND EXAM'D IN 535058N, 003504E [OGB] USING SYLEDIS. SWEPT CLEAR AT 25.3, FOUL AT 25.5MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 27MTRS. DCS3 LENGTH 40MTRS, BEAM 9MTRS. LYING 150/330 DEG. (UDI GROUP LTD, HI 321A, HN). INS AS SW 25MTRS. - NM 2646/86. H4064/85 13.1.87 EXAM'D 2.6.86 IN GEN DEPTH 36.5MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 0.3MTRS. DCS3 HT 8MTRS. (UDI, H525A). NFA. HH100/351/18 4.7.02 DIVED IN 5350.983N, 0034.958E [WGD]. THE WK IS A SMALL TRAWLER. THERE IS A WHALING GUN MOUNTED TOWARDS THE BOW WHICH WOULD TIE IN WITH THE ORIGINAL BUILD. UPRIGHT AND INTACT. NOT SETTLED INTO THE BOTTOM. (G KELLY). NCA.

Circumstances of loss

HIRED AS MINESWEEPER WITH NORWEGIAN CREW 7.1940. SANK FOLLOWING A COLLISION.

General Comments

UPRIGHT & INTACT, NOT SETTLED INTO BOTTOM

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 53 50.983 N,0 34.958 E
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FAQ

Where is the HMS KOS XVI (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The HMS KOS XVI (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 53 50.983 N,0 34.958 E.

How deep is the HMS KOS XVI (PROBABLY) and where exactly is it located?

The HMS KOS XVI (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 25 meters and is located at coordinates 53 50.983 N,0 34.958 E.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS KOS XVI (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the HMS KOS XVI (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 36 meters deep.

When did the HMS KOS XVI (PROBABLY) sink?

The HMS KOS XVI (PROBABLY) sank on Aug 24, 1941.

When was the wreck of the HMS KOS XVI (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the HMS KOS XVI (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1986.

What country did the HMS KOS XVI (PROBABLY) belong to?

The HMS KOS XVI (PROBABLY) belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS KOS XVI (PROBABLY)?

The HMS KOS XVI (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 258 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS KOS XVI (PROBABLY)?

The HMS KOS XVI (PROBABLY) is classified as a trawler.

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