Kathleen Lily Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Kathleen lily Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 27.011 N,0 28.103 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.450183
  • Longitude: -0.468383
Wreck Depth 28 m
Water Depth 44 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name KATHLEEN LILY
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Tonnage 521
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coke
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 29, 1917
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Last Amended Date May 23, 2017

Surveying Details

REPORTED SUNK 2M EAST FROM NORTH CHEEK OF ROBIN HOOD BAY OR WHITBY LIGHT BEARING 299DEGS, NORTH CHEEK BEARING 254DEGS. (WW1SL) H3752/26 11.6.26 INSERT NDW PA (1917) IN 542700N, 002800W. BR STD. H4593/59 9.11.59 AMEND TO NDW PA. NC 1200. 28.8.73 AMEND TO WK USC PA 28.0MTRS. NC 129. H4069/72 3.12.75 NOT LOCATED DURING SURVEY. (RISDON BEAZLEY MARINE LTD HN 13.11.75). H6331/87 25.1.89 WK POSSIBLY KATHLEEN LILY EXAM'D 8.7.88 IN 542826N, 002713W [OGB]. (LAND & MARINE, HI 414B). SEE [5981]. 17.4.09 WRECK RECORD 5981 PREVIOUSLY RECORDED AS KATHLEEN LILY (POSSIBLY) HAS BEEN POSTIVELY IDENTIFIED AS HMT SWALLOW. (C RACEY, E-MAIL 14.4.09) SEP 2017/000002822 9.5.17 NOTHING LOCATED IN M/B SURVEY 2016. (MMT, HI 1491). AMEND DEAD.

Circumstances of loss

EX-EIDSVAAG, EX-ALBAN, EX-ADELER, EX-BJOUR, EX-JEMTLAND, EX-BRAGE. BUILT IN 1872 BY W HAGGGESUND, SUNDSWALL. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY F A HOBBS. WOODEN SCHOONER WITH S AUXILLARY. SINGLE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE. PASSAGE THE TYNE FOR BOULOGNE. MINED WITH LOSS OF 4 OF 14 CREW. (WW1SL, LL WW1, SIBI)

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FAQ

Where is the KATHLEEN LILY wreck located?

The KATHLEEN LILY wreck is located at coordinates 54 27.011 N,0 28.103 W.

How deep is the KATHLEEN LILY and where exactly is it located?

The KATHLEEN LILY lies at a depth of about 28 meters and is located at coordinates 54 27.011 N,0 28.103 W.

How deep is the seabed around the KATHLEEN LILY?

The seabed around the KATHLEEN LILY lies at approximately 44 meters deep.

When did the KATHLEEN LILY sink?

The KATHLEEN LILY sank on Mar 29, 1917.

When was the wreck of the KATHLEEN LILY discovered?

The wreck of the KATHLEEN LILY was discovered in 1917.

What country did the KATHLEEN LILY belong to?

The KATHLEEN LILY belonged to GB.

What cargo was the KATHLEEN LILY carrying?

The KATHLEEN LILY was carrying coke.

What was the tonnage of the KATHLEEN LILY?

The KATHLEEN LILY had a tonnage of 521 tons.

What type of wreck is the KATHLEEN LILY?

The KATHLEEN LILY is classified as a steam ship.

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