Kaiser Wreck

Field Value
Status Not Fully Surveyed
Kaiser Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		58 52.929 N,3 11.261 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 58.882150
  • Longitude: -3.187683
Wreck Depth 17.29 m
Water Depth 20 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name KAISER
Type battleship
Flag DE
Length 171.9 m
Width 29 m
Draught 8.2
Sonar Length 92
Sonar Width 29
Shadow Height 2.8
Tonnage 24380
Tonnage Type displacement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 1919
Last Detection Year 2023
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Jun 5, 2025
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Surveying Details

H8464/19 DWP, LEAST DEPTH 4FT, SHOWN IN 585257N, 031111W ON SURVEY [C7953]. BR STD. H6229/23 10.9.23 INS ON 2581, 2180. - NM 1523/23. 10.8.28 COX & DANKS AUTHORISED TO PROCEED WITH OPERATIONS. (CP20513/28). DIVERS AT WORK SEALING UP LEAKS ETC. (CP22830/28). 5.12.28 WORK OF PREPARATION STILL PROCEEDING. (CP28168/28). H270/29 8.1.29 WORK OF PREPARATION STILL PROCEEDING. (CP290/29). KAISER LEFT IN TOW FOR ROSYTH. (CP16483/29). 20.3.29 RAISED 20.3.29. (JUTLAND TO JUNKYARD, S C GEORGE). H270/29 23.4.29 AREA NOW CONSIDERED FOUL. (CP 6901/29). AMENDED TO FA (1929). - NM 299/23. 2.7.80 AMENDED TO FOUL. NC 35. HH100/351/21 30.1.04 DIVED IN LISTED POSN. AREA COVERED WITH GENERAL WRECKAGE OF MASTS, PLATING AND SALVAGE EQUIPMENT INC HAWSERS AND PULLEYS. AREA EXTENDS FROM 5852.938N, 0311.283W TO 5852.932N, 0311.271W. SPOTTING TOWER LOCATED IN 5852.935N, 0311.285W. (CPO JACKSON, NACSAC). NCA. RSDRA2025000126343 02.04.25 LOCATED IN M/B DATASET 2023. CENTRED ON 5852.928N, 0311.264W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 17.29MTRS, IN GEN DEPTH 20MTRS. NFS. (ORKNEY ISLAND COUNCIL, M/B SURVEY, DTD 2023). AMEND FA 17.2MTRS.

Circumstances of loss

SCUTTLED.

General Comments

AREA OF GENERAL WRECKAGE

Limits: features shown as areas and not points

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 58 52.929 N,3 11.261 W
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FAQ

Where is the KAISER wreck located?

The KAISER wreck is located at coordinates 58 52.929 N,3 11.261 W.

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

The KAISER lies at a depth of about 17.29 meters and is located at coordinates 58 52.929 N,3 11.261 W.

How deep is the seabed around the KAISER?

The seabed around the KAISER lies at approximately 20 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the KAISER discovered?

The wreck of the KAISER was discovered in 1919.

What country did the KAISER belong to?

The KAISER belonged to DE.

What was the tonnage of the KAISER?

The KAISER had a tonnage of 24380 tons.

What type of wreck is the KAISER?

The KAISER is classified as a battleship.

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