Kai (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Kai (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 39.796 N,5 5.139 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.663267
  • Longitude: -5.085650
Wreck Depth 50 m
Water Depth 55 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name KAI (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 73.6 m
Width 10.9 m
Draught 5.4
Sonar Length 72
Sonar Width 26
Shadow Height 3.7
Orientation 75
Tonnage 1251
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 1, 1941
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 2001
Original Source survey vessel
Surveying Details HH090/799/01 22.11.01 HH090/799/01 22.11.01 EXAM'D 10.9.01 IN 5039.796N, 0505.139W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 50.4 IN GEN DEPTH 55MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 72MTRS, WIDTH 26MTRS. DCS3 HT 3.7MTRS. LIES 075/255 DEGS. LARGE WK, WELL BROKEN UP. (NP 1008, HI 912). BR STD. 1.8.02 1.8.02 SHOWN IN CONJUNCTION WITH [60228] AS WKS 49MTRS. NE 1156. 6.2.04 6.2.04 LIES CLOSE TO A U-BOAT [SEE 60228] AND APPEARS TO HAVE RAMMED THE SUBMARINE. COULD BE 'KAI'. (M ADES, EMAIL DTD 6.2.04). NCA.
Last Amended Date Sep 23, 2005

Circumstances of loss

EX-TORHOLM, EX-ROSKVA, EX-LOM. BUILT IN 1904 BY NYLANDS, OSLO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE MINISTRY OF SHIPPING. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 132NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE SWANSEA FOR SOUTHAMPTON. CARGO COAL. STRUCK SUBMERGED WRECKAGE BETWEEN NEWQUAY AND TREVOSE HEAD, DEVELOPED A SEVERE LEAK AND FOUNDERED BEFORE REACHING SHALLOW WATER. TWO MEN LOST. (SIBI).

General Comments

LARGE, WELL BROKEN UP WK See Also: 60228

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FAQ

Where is the KAI (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The KAI (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 50 39.796 N,5 5.139 W.

How deep is the KAI (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The KAI (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 50 meters and is located at coordinates 50 39.796 N,5 5.139 W.

How deep is the seabed around the KAI (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the KAI (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 55 meters deep.

When did the KAI (POSSIBLY) sink?

The KAI (POSSIBLY) sank on Feb 1, 1941.

When was the wreck of the KAI (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the KAI (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 2001.

What country did the KAI (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The KAI (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the KAI (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The KAI (POSSIBLY) was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the KAI (POSSIBLY)?

The KAI (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 1251 tons.

What type of wreck is the KAI (POSSIBLY)?

The KAI (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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