Kafue Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Kafue Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 28.007 N,5 0.068 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.466783
  • Longitude: -5.001133
Water Depth 110 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name KAFUE
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Tonnage 6044
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 30, 1918
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 1975
Original Source other
Surveying Details 5.5.18 M09555 5.5.18 SUNK IN 542900N, 045900W OR 11M SW OF MULL OF GALLOWAY. (AP REPORT, KINGSTOWN). 7.5.18 M22763 7.5.18 SUNK ABOUT 12M SW OF MULL OF GALLOWAY. SANK QUICKLY. (BOT, FROM MASTER). [NO DATE] POSN ACCEPTED AS 542800N 050000W APPROX. (AUTHORITY NOT KNOWN). NCA, POSN FOR FILING ONLY. H2112/75 5.2.75 H2112/75 5.2.75 ONLY PARTIALLY SEARCHED FOR. NOT FOUND. (HMS BEAGLE, ROS DTD 1.10.75).
Last Amended Date Aug 1, 2014

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1913 BY PALMERS SHIPBUILDING & IRON CO. LTD, NEWCASTLE ON TYNE. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY ELLERMAN & BUCKNALL SS CO. LTD, LONDON. PASSAGE CLYDE FOR CALCUTTA. TORPEDOED BY GERMAN SUBMARINE U-86. 1 LOST. (WW1 BMS UBOAT SINKINGS & WRECKSITE.EU)

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FAQ

Where is the KAFUE wreck located?

The KAFUE wreck is located at coordinates 54 28.007 N,5 0.068 W.

How deep is the seabed around the KAFUE?

The seabed around the KAFUE lies at approximately 110 meters deep.

When did the KAFUE sink?

The KAFUE sank on Apr 30, 1918.

When was the wreck of the KAFUE discovered?

The wreck of the KAFUE was discovered in 1918.

What country did the KAFUE belong to?

The KAFUE belonged to GB.

What cargo was the KAFUE carrying?

The KAFUE was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the KAFUE?

The KAFUE had a tonnage of 6044 tons.

What type of wreck is the KAFUE?

The KAFUE is classified as a steam ship.

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