Kabinda Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Kabinda Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 15.084 N,1 29.179 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.251400
  • Longitude: 1.486317
Wreck Depth 1.5 m
Water Depth 15 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name KABINDA
Type steam ship
Flag BE
Length 125.6 m
Width 15.8 m
Sonar Length 130
Sonar Width 28
Shadow Height 12
Orientation 70
Tonnage 5030
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods,foodstuffs: solid
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 10, 1939
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions 0030.0,,001.5,220
Original Detection Year 1939
Last Detection Year 2009
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Surveying Details H0183/39 5.2.40 ST 060DEGS, 3.4M FROM DEAL PIER LT. (FO, DOVER). - NM 1045/40 & FNM 335/40. H5854/47 1.7.59 TWO MASTS ALWAYS VISIBLE. (HMS FRANKLIN, SURVEY [E8185/14], DTD 1947). H927/59 30.9.60 NOW HAS LEAST E/S DEPTH 4FT. (ECES, DTD 1959). AMEND TO WK 0FMS 4FT. - NMS 906/60 & 1088/60. H2421/62 23.8.62 LOCATED, NOT SWEPT. LEAST E/S DEPTH 10FT IN GEN DEPTH 19FT. SCOUR 54FT. (HMS EGERIA, MAR '62). CHART AS WK 0FMS 5FT [LAT]. LC 1828. H2996/65 9.11.65 TWO SHIP DRIFT SWEEP CLEAR AT 1FT, FOUL AT 4FT. LEAST E/S DEPTH 11FT IN GEN DEPTH 36FT. SCOUR 51FT. SEABED SAND. (HMS ECHO, DTD 1.7.65). H3890/68 19.3.68 LOCATED USING DECCA. LEAST E/S DEPTH 5FT IN GENERAL DEPTH 18-36FT. SCOUR DEPTH 48FT. GOOD SONAR CONTACT. LARGE SCOUR TO THE WESTWARD. DISTURBED WATER. [+2FT TO ALL SOUNDINGS TO AGREE WITH CHART 1828]. (HMS EGERIA, HI 49/67). AMEND TO WK 1FM. BR STD. H2234/71 2.2.71 LOCATED IN 511503N, 012918E USING HSA. LEAST E/S DEPTH 1.9MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 12MTRS. SCOUR 16MTRS. SLOPING SEABED. WK LIES ON EDGE OF BANK. GOOD SONAR CONTACT, EASILY FOUND. (HMS EGERIA, HI 16/70IX). 13.6.72 NOW CHARTED AS WK 1.2MTRS. NC 1828. H2100/74 30.1.74 LOCATED IN 511503N, 012914E USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 1.6MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 9-15MTRS. SCOUR 16.5MTRS [LAT]. ON SLOPING SEABED. LARGE WK WITH CONSIDERABLE SURFACE DISTURBANCE LIES APPROX NE/SW WITH LARGE SCOUR ON WEST SIDE. (HMS ECHO, H525 NO.27/73). NCA. H1938/78 20.3.81 EXAM'D 19.11.80 IN 511503N, 012917E USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. SWEPT CLEAR AT 1.4, FOUL AT 1.7MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 1.5MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 7-10MTRS. SCOUR 15-16MTRS ON BOTH SIDES. DCS3 HT NOT OBTAINED. LENGTH 150MTRS, BEAM 20MTRS. LYING 065/245DEGS. REASONABLY INTACT & CAUSING MASSIVE SURFACE DISTURBANCE. (HMS ENTERPRISE, HI 61B/80). AMEND TO SW 1.4MTRS IN 511503N, 012917E. BR STD. H1951/80 28.5.81 EXAM'D 8.4.81. LEAST E/S DEPTH 2.6MTRS. RETAIN 1980 SWEPT DEPTH. (HMS ENTERPRISE HI 21A). NCA. H1310/84/23 12.9.84 THE GENERAL CONDITION OF THIS WK HAS CHANGED DRAMATICALLY OVER THE PAST FIVE YEARS. (EAST KENT MARITIME TRUST, DTD 23.7.84). H2331/85 12.11.86 EXAM'D 12.7.86 IN 511503N, 012917E USING TRISPONDER. LEAST E/S DEPTH 3.0 IN GEN DEPTH 8.5-15MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 16.7MTRS. WK APPARENTLY INTACT WITH BUILD-UP OF SAND TO S OF WK AND SCOUR TO N. RECOMMEND RETAIN CHARTED SWEPT DEPTH. (NP 1016, HI 298). NCA. HH090/511/01 15.10.91 EXAM'D 22.6.91 IN 511502.9N, 012916.6E USING TRISPONDER [4 LOP]. SWEPT CLEAR AT 1.9, FOUL AT 2.1MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 2.25 IN GEN DEPTH 12MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 16MTRS. LARGE WK LYING 069/249DEGS. (NP 1016, HI 511). AMEND TO SW 1.9MTRS. BR STD. HH090/738/01 23.7.97 EXAM'D 19.6.97 IN 511503.1N, 012916.9E [OGD] USING DGPS. SWEPT CLEAR 1.5, FOUL 1.8MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 3.6MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 15MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 1.5MTRS. DCS3 HT 8MTRS. LENGTH 130MTRS, WIDTH 30MTRS. LIES 070/250DEGS. SMALL MAGNETIC ANOMALY. IN ONE PIECE AROUND WHICH A SANDWAVE HAS FORMED. SCOUR EXTENDS 30MTRS IN DIRECTION 220 DEGS. (NP 1016, HI 738). AMEND TO SW 1.5MTRS. - NM 3123/97. [WGD] POSN: 5115.084N, 0129.179E. HH091/294/01 23.3.10 EXAM'D 15.8.09 IN 5115.086N, 0129.176E [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 2.89 IN GEN DEPTH 14.9MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 130MTRS, WIDTH 28MTRS, HT 12.0MTRS. LIES 070/250 DEGS WITH BOWS SW. INTACT, UPRIGHT. RETAIN AS CHARTED. (MARIN MATTEKNIK, HI 1294). NCA.
Last Amended Date Mar 23, 2010

Circumstances of loss

EX-BELGIER, EX-WAR SHAMROCK. BUILT IN 1917 BY HARLAND & WOLFF LTD, BELFAST. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY CIE MARITIME BELGE INT, BELGIUM. THREE BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 490 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE BUENOS AIRES FOR ANTWERP. GROUNDED & BROKE HER BACK. (NORTH FORELAND RADIO & SIBI).

General Comments

INTACT, UPRIGHT, BOWS SW

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FAQ

Where is the KABINDA wreck located?

The KABINDA wreck is located at coordinates 51 15.084 N,1 29.179 E.

How deep is the KABINDA and where exactly is it located?

The KABINDA lies at a depth of about 1.5 meters and is located at coordinates 51 15.084 N,1 29.179 E.

How deep is the seabed around the KABINDA?

The seabed around the KABINDA lies at approximately 15 meters deep.

When did the KABINDA sink?

The KABINDA sank on Dec 10, 1939.

When was the wreck of the KABINDA discovered?

The wreck of the KABINDA was discovered in 1939.

What country did the KABINDA belong to?

The KABINDA belonged to BE.

What cargo was the KABINDA carrying?

The KABINDA was carrying general and mixed goods,foodstuffs: solid.

What was the tonnage of the KABINDA?

The KABINDA had a tonnage of 5030 tons.

What type of wreck is the KABINDA?

The KABINDA is classified as a steam ship.

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