Kansan Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Kansan Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		47 20.107 N,3 3.013 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 47.335117
  • Longitude: -3.050217
Wreck Depth 18 m
Water Depth 21 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name KANSAN
Type collier
Flag US
Length 149.4 m
Width 17.7 m
Draught 9.8
Tonnage 7913
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 10, 1917
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 2019
Original Source other
Surveying Details H7343/17 1.10.17 WK, MAST SHOWING 3MTRS [9FT], IN 472015N, 030315W OR 008DEGS, 1.7M FROM KERDONIS LT. (FRENCH A.M.C.). - FNM 586/17. H981/19 29.1.19 POSN GIVEN AS 472000N, 033000W APPROX. (FRENCH NM 1/19). NCA. H3749/19 10.5.19 POSN NOW GIVEN AS 472000N, 030300W. (FRENCH HYDRO). NCA. H4380/22 3.8.22 WK 4.5MTRS [2.5FMS] MARKED BY G CON BUOY. (PARIS NM 45 904 22). - NM 1465/22. H3910/23 5.6.23 WK MARKED BY 4 BUOYS [FRENCH WK LIST NOTED]. (PARIS NM 66 1071 23). H8543/23 14.12.23 WK NOW MARKED BY A G CONL BUOY. (PARIS NM 142 2321 23). SQ DATE. H3101/25 16.5.25 NOW STATED AS DW MARKED BY BUOYS. (PARIS NM 45 913 25). - NM 805/23. H8707/29 1.1.30 NOW CHARTED AS WK 2.5FMS, MARKED BY G CONL BUOY. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NE 2353. H3101/25 3.9.30 LEAST DEPTH OVER WK NOW 13MTRS [7FMS]. BUOY REMOVED. (PARIS NM 33 1798 30). - NM 1434/30. H5116/36 13.5.36 BUOYS TEMP ESTABLISHED. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). - TNM 1959/36. H5116/36 6.10.36 BUOYS REMOVED. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). TNM CANCELLED. 6.3.40 LEAST DEPTH OVER WK 12MTRS. (PARIS NM 38 2423 40). SQ DATE. H3137/57 21.6.57 6 UNLIT BUOYS LAID, PRESUMABLY TO MARK SALVAGE OPS. (HMS 'VENTURER' HN 1/57). 5.6.80 SHOWN AS WK 12MTRS IN 472009N, 030258W ON FRENCH 135. 18.11.85 WK 12MTRS IN 472014N, 030329W. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1984). NC 2353. 6.9.88 AMERICAN SS 'KANSAN' IN 472014.5N, 030329W [EUR]. POSN ACCURACY 20MTRS. GEN DEPTH 17MTRS. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1987, NO.14573154). H4639/87 22.12.88 LEAST DEPTH NOW 18.2MTRS IN 472008N, 030330W. (BREST NM 88 46 21). - NM 241/89. H4168/88 22.2.89 CORRECT POSN 472010N, 030256W. (BREST NM 88 46 23). G/S. 23.3.90 AMERICAN COLLIER 'KANSAN' LOCATED IN 472009.8N, 030255.8W [EUR] USING TRIDENT III. POSN ACCURACY 20MTRS. EXAM'D BY MAGNETOMETER, SONAR & DIVERS. LEAST DEPTH 18MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 21MTRS BY E/S. MUCH DEBRIS SPREAD OVER AN AREA 50MTRS X 20MTRS. THE LARGEST PIECES STAND 3-4MTRS HIGH. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1990, NO.14573154). G/S. HH353/351/01 1.7.91 SHOWN AS WK 18MTRS ON FRENCH 7142 & FRENCH 7033 [1991 EDN]. G/S. 15.12.03 SHOWN IN 4720.107N, 0303.013W [WGD] ON FRENCH 7143 [2002 EDN, LARGEST SCALE ADOPTION]. NE 2835.
Last Amended Date Aug 30, 2019

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1903 BY NEW YORK SB CO, WAS TORPEDOED & SUNK BY A GERMAN SUBMARINE IN BAY OF BISCAY. OWNED AT THE TIME OF LOSS BY AMERICAN-HAWAIIAN SS CO. (DODS).

General Comments

LARGES PIECES STAND 3-4MTRS HIGH

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 47 20.107 N,3 3.013 W
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FAQ

Where is the KANSAN wreck located?

The KANSAN wreck is located at coordinates 47 20.107 N,3 3.013 W.

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

The KANSAN lies at a depth of about 18 meters and is located at coordinates 47 20.107 N,3 3.013 W.

How deep is the seabed around the KANSAN?

The seabed around the KANSAN lies at approximately 21 meters deep.

When did the KANSAN sink?

The KANSAN sank on Jul 10, 1917.

When was the wreck of the KANSAN discovered?

The wreck of the KANSAN was discovered in 1917.

What country did the KANSAN belong to?

The KANSAN belonged to US.

What was the tonnage of the KANSAN?

The KANSAN had a tonnage of 7913 tons.

What type of wreck is the KANSAN?

The KANSAN is classified as a collier.

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