Kelvinbank Wreck

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
Kelvinbank Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 27.565 N,0 3.364 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.459417
  • Longitude: 0.056067
Water Depth 1 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name KELVINBANK
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Tonnage 4209
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 22, 1916
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 2018
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Last Amended Date May 8, 2018

Surveying Details

H7130/17 15.12.17 WK IN 492738N, 000326E MARKED BY R LT BUOY CLOSE SW. (FRENCH NM 1/19). BR STD. H4468/19 17.7.19 LT BUOY MOVED TO 225MTRS SW IN 492730N, 000318E. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). BR STD. H6151/19 8.8.19 WK IN 492742N, 000330E MARKED BY BW LT BUOY, F.R, 300DEGS, 50MTRS. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NCA. H6358/19 18.8.19 WK COVERS 1.6FT AT LW. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NCA. H8302/19 27.10.19 MARKED BY G BUOY. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). BR STD. H3202/21 26.5.21 BUOY NOW CLOSE NW OF WK. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NOTE. H2962/22 18.5.22 AMENDED TO ST IN 492740N, 000330E. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). BR STD. H7214/30 3.11.30 SALVAGE WORK IN PROGRESS. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NCA. H7214/30 7.8.31 WK DELETED DUE TO GEN DEPTH 39FT CHARTED IN SAME POSN. HH351/352/01 23.5.89 SHOWN AS FOUL IN 492737N, 000326E ON FRENCH 6796 [1989 EDN]. BR STD. 23.1.90 SHOWN AS F IN 492737N, 000327E ON FRENCH 6736 [2ND EDN 1989]. NE 2146. 14.6.07 SHOWN ON FRENCH 6683 [INT 1751] [6TH EDN 2006] NE 2990. 23.7.07 SHOWN IN 4927.565N, 0003.364E [WGD] ON FRENCH 6683 [INT 1751] [7TH EDN 2006, CORRECT TO 07-17-34, LARGEST SCALE ADOPTION]. NE 2990.

Circumstances of loss

SUNK BY SUBMARINE, WHILST ON PASSAGE BUENOS AYRES TO HARVE. (LL WW1).

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FAQ

Where is the KELVINBANK wreck located?

The KELVINBANK wreck is located at coordinates 49 27.565 N,0 3.364 E.

How deep is the seabed around the KELVINBANK?

The seabed around the KELVINBANK lies at approximately 1 meter deep.

When did the KELVINBANK sink?

The KELVINBANK sank on Mar 22, 1916.

When was the wreck of the KELVINBANK discovered?

The wreck of the KELVINBANK was discovered in 1917.

What country did the KELVINBANK belong to?

The KELVINBANK belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the KELVINBANK?

The KELVINBANK had a tonnage of 4209 tons.

What type of wreck is the KELVINBANK?

The KELVINBANK is classified as a steam ship.

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