Kaunas (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Kaunas (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 5.45 N,2 30.332 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.090833
  • Longitude: 2.505533
Wreck Depth 40 m
Water Depth 47 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name KAUNAS (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag LT
Length 75 m
Width 11.6 m
Draught 5.5
Sonar Length 80
Sonar Width 12
Shadow Height 6.5
Tonnage 1566
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 17, 1939
Scour Dimensions ,,001.5,
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 1995
Original Source unknown
Last Amended Date Jun 15, 2012

Surveying Details

H1819/40 11.6.40 H1819/40 11.6.40 SANK IN 520500N, 023030E APPROX. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). H3449/61 3.11.61 H3449/61 3.11.61 WK IN POSN 520525N, 023022E. LOCATED IN 157 FT GEN DEPTH, LEAST DEPTH 125 FT. (HMS SCOTT, 1961). BR STD. H8169/68 13.1.69 H8169/68 13.1.69 LOCATED, NOT EXAMINED. OUTSIDE SURVEY AREA. (HMS BULLDOG, ROS DTD 26.11.68). 23.11.72 23.11.72 SHOWN IN 520530N, 023015E (EUR). (NETH FISHERIES 1954, 7.11.72). HH090/674/01 7.11.95 HH090/674/01 7.11.95 EXAM'D 16.8.95 IN 520527.0N, 023019.9E [WGD] USING DGPS. SWEPT CLEAR 40MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 40.0 IN GEN DEPTH 46.5MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 1.5MTRS. DCS3 HT 6.5MTRS. LENGTH 80MTRS, WIDTH 12MTRS. LIES 000/180 DEGS. UPRIGHT, INTACT SAVE FOR MAJOR BREAK IN CENTRE. S HALF DISPLACED W BY 2-3MTRS. LARGE MAGNETIC SIGNATURE. (NP 1008, HI 674). SWEEP MAY BE IN ERROR, ACCEPT E/S DEPTH. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

STRUCK A MINE WHILST EN-ROUTE GHENT TO HARTLEPOOL. 1 CREW MEMBER LOST.

General Comments

BROKEN IN TWO

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FAQ

Where is the KAUNAS (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The KAUNAS (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 52 5.45 N,2 30.332 E.

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

The KAUNAS (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 40 meters and is located at coordinates 52 5.45 N,2 30.332 E.

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

The seabed around the KAUNAS (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 47 meters deep.

When did the KAUNAS (POSSIBLY) sink?

The KAUNAS (POSSIBLY) sank on Nov 17, 1939.

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

The wreck of the KAUNAS (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1940.

What country did the KAUNAS (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The KAUNAS (POSSIBLY) belonged to LT.

What cargo was the KAUNAS (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The KAUNAS (POSSIBLY) was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the KAUNAS (POSSIBLY)?

The KAUNAS (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 1566 tons.

What type of wreck is the KAUNAS (POSSIBLY)?

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

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