Kantoeng (Part Of) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Kantoeng (part of) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 18.955 N,4 39.119 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.315917
  • Longitude: -4.651983
Wreck Depth 9.4 m
Water Depth 12 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name KANTOENG (PART OF)
Type dredger
Flag GB
Sonar Length 65.2
Sonar Width 4.8
Shadow Height 2.8
Orientation 142
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 1, 1937
Bottom Texture Rock
Scour Dimensions ,,000.4,
Original Detection Year 1961
Last Detection Year 2015
Original Source naval vessel
Surveying Details H5672/60 5.4.61 OBJECT APPEARS TO BE A VERY SHARP PINNACLE. COULD BE UNCHARTED WK. HBR MASTER HOPES TO EXAMINE BY DIVING SHORTLY. FIX: GRIBBEN HD DAYMARK 101DEG 04MINS FOWEY LIGHTHOUSE IN TRANSIT WITH FOWEY COUNTY SECONDARY SCHOOL RIGHT HAND CHIMNEY OF CONSPIC WATER TR. OBJECT NOT SWEPT. E/S DEPTH 23FT. (HMS DML 3516 HN 16). CHART AS SHOAL DEPTH 23FT [3FMS 5FT], WITHIN 6FMS CONTOUR, IN 501855N, 043903W [OGB]. - NM 65/61. H5312/60 19.7.61 POSN & DEPTH CONFIRMED BY DIVERS. OBJECT CONSISTS OF STEEL WKGE STANDING UP FROM SEABED & JUDGED TO BE THE A FRAME & PART OF BUCKET LADDER OF DREDGER KANTOENG DRIVEN ASHORE IN APRIL 1937. (HBR MASTER, FOWEY, 4.7.61). AMEND TO WK 23FT [3FMS 5FT] [7MTRS]. BR STD. 28.2.69 THE A FRAME IS LYING FLAT WITH LARGE BUCKET CHAIN. THE WKGE IS ABOUT 20FT HIGH ON THE SEABED. LYING E/W. DIVED ON APRIL 1968. (R. LARN & R. DAVIS, 28.2.69). NCA. HH100/351/19 24.12.02 WGD POSN: 5018.927N, 0439.100W USING DGPS. LYING N/S. (J ROSEVEARE/G FURSE TELECON 17.12.02) AMEND POSN. BR STD. SEP 2014/000201537 24.11.15 EXAM'D 06.15, WK SHOWN IN 5018.955N, 0439.119W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 9.4MTRS IN GEN DEPTHS 12.5MTRS. LENGTH 65.2MTRS, WIDTH 4.8MTRS, HEIGHT 2.8MTRS, ORIENTATION 142 DEGS. SCOUR DEPTH 0.4MTRS. (EGS, HI 1467). AMEND TO DW 9.4MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Nov 24, 2015

Circumstances of loss

CAPSIZED IN ENGLISH CHANNEL AND EVENTUALLY DRIVEN ASHORE W OF FOWEY HBR ENTRANCE. (SEE ALSO [17653]).

General Comments

See Also: 17653

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FAQ

Where is the KANTOENG (PART OF) wreck located?

The KANTOENG (PART OF) wreck is located at coordinates 50 18.955 N,4 39.119 W.

How deep is the KANTOENG (PART OF) and where exactly is it located?

The KANTOENG (PART OF) lies at a depth of about 9.4 meters and is located at coordinates 50 18.955 N,4 39.119 W.

How deep is the seabed around the KANTOENG (PART OF)?

The seabed around the KANTOENG (PART OF) lies at approximately 12 meters deep.

When did the KANTOENG (PART OF) sink?

The KANTOENG (PART OF) sank on Apr 1, 1937.

When was the wreck of the KANTOENG (PART OF) discovered?

The wreck of the KANTOENG (PART OF) was discovered in 1961.

What country did the KANTOENG (PART OF) belong to?

The KANTOENG (PART OF) belonged to GB.

What type of wreck is the KANTOENG (PART OF)?

The KANTOENG (PART OF) is classified as a dredger.

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