Kassanga (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Kassanga (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 10.629 N,5 23.382 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.177150
  • Longitude: -5.389700
Wreck Depth 79 m
Water Depth 91 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name KASSANGA (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 99 m
Width 14.3 m
Draught 6.8
Sonar Length 94
Sonar Width 19
Shadow Height 9.5
Tonnage 3015
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 20, 1918
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 2012
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Nov 4, 2015

Surveying Details

M07891 24.3.18 WK IN 521000N, 052100W APPROX. (AP MILFORD HAVEN). BA 1410. 29.8.72 AMENDED FROM NDW PA TO USC PA 55MTRS. [TONNAGE KNOWN]. NC 1973. H1950/76 13.11.80 WK EXAM'D 12.5.80 IN 521037N,052319W, USING HF6 [2 LOP] & DECCA. LEAST E/S DEPTH 79.5 IN GEN DEPTH 91MTRS. SCOUR 1MTR. DCS3 HT 10MTRS. APPROX LENGTH 90 MTRS. LYING NE/SW. APPARENTLY UPSIDE DOWN. (HMS BEAGLE HI 40/80). R/P. SEP 2015/000178837 4.11.15 EXAM'D BY BDC, WK FOUND IN 5210.629N, 0523.382W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 80.77MTRS. LENGTH 94MTRS, WIDTH 19MTRS, HT 9.5MTRS. NFS. (CEFAS DS11/12/13, 2012-13). RETAIN PREVIOUS DEPTH, POSN AMENDED.

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, [EX JOHN COVERDALE] BUILT 1899 BY GRAY, W & CO. LTD. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY S S KASSALA CO. LTD. TORPEDOED BY GERMAN SUBMARINE U-103, 23M SE BY S FROM S ARKLOW LTV. NO LIVES LOST. (SHIPWRECK INDEX OF THE BRITISH ISLES, WW1SL & DER KRIEG ZUR SEE).

General Comments

LYING UPSIDE DOWN

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 52 10.629 N,5 23.382 W
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FAQ

Where is the KASSANGA (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The KASSANGA (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 52 10.629 N,5 23.382 W.

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

The KASSANGA (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 79 meters and is located at coordinates 52 10.629 N,5 23.382 W.

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

The seabed around the KASSANGA (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 91 meters deep.

When did the KASSANGA (POSSIBLY) sink?

The KASSANGA (POSSIBLY) sank on Mar 20, 1918.

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

The wreck of the KASSANGA (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1918.

What country did the KASSANGA (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The KASSANGA (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the KASSANGA (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The KASSANGA (POSSIBLY) was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the KASSANGA (POSSIBLY)?

The KASSANGA (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 3015 tons.

What type of wreck is the KASSANGA (POSSIBLY)?

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

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