Kelvindale Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Kelvindale Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 31.163 N,3 6.754 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.519383
  • Longitude: -3.112567
Wreck Depth 9.1 m
Water Depth 14 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name KELVINDALE
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 101.8 m
Width 13.7 m
Draught 4.9
Sonar Length 107
Sonar Width 47.26
Shadow Height 4.6
Orientation 90
Tonnage 3230
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 11, 1917
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 2006
Original Source local port authority
Surveying Details 22.1.1917 DISPERSED BY BLASTING BY MDHB BETWEEN 22.1.1917 & JUNE 1917. DEPTH 28FT BELOW LBD. POSN 533105N, 030639W. (LIVERPOOL WK RECORDS). 12.10.71 WK 4FMS 4FT IN 533106N, 030639W. (MDHB SURVEY K3500(8)MAY 1971). BR STD. 28.2.74 AMEND TO WK 8.0MTRS [LAT]. NC 1951. 10.3.81 SHOWN AS WK 8.0MTRS IN 533108N, 030637W ON MDHC SURVEY JAN81. (K8577/4). AMEND POSN. BR STD. HH091/124/01 10.5.06 EXAM'D 21.1.06 IN 5331.1640N, 0306.7538W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 9.11 IN GEN DEPTH 14.7MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 110MTRS, WIDTH 45MTRS, HT 5.59MTRS. LIES 090/270 DEGS. NO DEBRIS. NO DISTINGUISHING FEATURES. (HMSML GLEANER, HI 1124). INTACT, COLLAPSED. AMEND WK 9.1MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. SEP 2009/000030025 29.4.09 SHOWN AS WK 9.8MTRS ON MERSEY DOCKS AND HARBOURS SURVEY DTD 18.3.09. BR STD. 12.1.10 REVERT TO WK 9.1MTRS. (R CAVILL, HRT 1A, 11.1.10). SEP 2012/000198599 9.10.12 SHOWN AS WK 9.6MTRS ON MDH LIVERPOOL SURVEY DTD 6.9.12. BR STD. SEP 2020/000222576 5.10.20 EXAM'D BY BDC IN 5331.163N, 0306.755W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 9.75MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 13.6MTRS. LENGTH 120MTRS, WIDTH 50MTRS, HT 3.7MTRS. LIES 090/270 DEGS. NFS. (MERSEY DOCKS AND HARBOUR COMPANY SURVEY, 2020) NFA. SEP2021/000271668 24.11.21 EXAM'D BY BDC 6.9.21 IN 5331.163N, 0306.754W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 9.79MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 13.7MTRS. LENGTH 115.0MTRS, WIDTH 43.0MTRS, HT 03.8MTRS. ORIENTATION 090/270 DEGS. NFS.  (MERSEY DOCKS AND HARBOUR COMPANY DTD 6.9.21, BDC H525.2 FEATURE REPORT).  RETAIN AS CHARTED. RSDRA2023000310814 19.12.2023 EXAM'D BY BDC IN 5331.163N, 0306.754W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 9.54MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 14.0MTRS. LENGTH 107.0MTRS, WIDTH 47.26MTRS, HT 04.6MTRS. NFS.  (MERSEY DOCKS AND HARBOUR COMPANY DTD 28.08.2023, BDC H525.2 FEATURE REPORT).�LTA TO AMEND DEPTH. RSDRA2024000273813 19.09.24 EXAM'D BY BDC IN 5331.163N, 0306.754W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 9.76MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 13.0MTRS. NFS.�(MERSEY DOCKS AND HARBOUR COMPANY DTD 19.09.2024, BDC H525.2 FEATURE REPORT).�RETAIN DW 9.1MTRS. RSDRA2024000318469 20.02.25 LOCATED IN M/B DATASET (2024). LEAST M/B DEPTH 9.76MTRS. DEEPER THAN CHARTED. NFS. (Mersey Docks and Harbour Company Survey, DTD 18.09.24). RETAIN DW 9.54MTRS. RSDRA2024000318469 20.02.25 LOCATED IN M/B DATASET (2024). LEAST M/B DEPTH 9.78MTRS. DEEPER THAN CHARTED. NFS. (Mersey Docks and Harbour Company Survey, DTD 18.09.24). RETAIN DW 9.54MTRS. RSDRA2025000099912 12.03.25 LOCATED IN M/B DATASET (2025). LEAST M/B DEPTH 9.76MTRS. DEEPER THAN CHARTED. NFS. (Mersey Docks and Harbour Company Survey, DTD 11.02.25). RETAIN DW 9.54MTRS. RSDRA2025000169193 12.05.25 LOCATED IN M/B DATASET 2025. LEAST M/B DEPTH 6.52MTRS. DEEPER THAN CHARTED. NFS. (PEEL PORTS LIVERPOOL, DTD 17.03.25). RETAIN DW 5.9MTRS.
Last Amended Date May 21, 2025

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1898 BY SHORT BROS, SUNDERLAND. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY GLASGOW STEAM SHIPPING CO LTD. TWO BOOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 345NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY W ALLEN & CO, SUNDERLAND. PASSAGE LIVERPOOL FOR THE RIVER PLATE. SANK AFTER COLLISION WITH SS SAGAMORE OF LIVERPOOL ABOUT 500YDS NW BY W 1/4 W (MAG) OF C5 BLACK CAN BUOY IN THE CROSBY CHANNEL. LATER DISPERSED. (SIBI). RSDRA2025000169193 12.05.25 LOCATED IN M/B DATASET 2025. LEAST M/B DEPTH 9.93MTRS. DEEPER THAN CHARTED. NFS. (PEEL PORTS LIVERPOOL, DTD 17.03.25). RETAIN DW 9.540000000000001MTRS.

General Comments

INTACT, COLLAPSED

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 53 31.163 N,3 6.754 W
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FAQ

Where is the KELVINDALE wreck located?

The KELVINDALE wreck is located at coordinates 53 31.163 N,3 6.754 W.

How deep is the KELVINDALE and where exactly is it located?

The KELVINDALE lies at a depth of about 9.1 meters and is located at coordinates 53 31.163 N,3 6.754 W.

How deep is the seabed around the KELVINDALE?

The seabed around the KELVINDALE lies at approximately 14 meters deep.

When did the KELVINDALE sink?

The KELVINDALE sank on Feb 11, 1917.

When was the wreck of the KELVINDALE discovered?

The wreck of the KELVINDALE was discovered in 1917.

What country did the KELVINDALE belong to?

The KELVINDALE belonged to GB.

What cargo was the KELVINDALE carrying?

The KELVINDALE was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the KELVINDALE?

The KELVINDALE had a tonnage of 3230 tons.

What type of wreck is the KELVINDALE?

The KELVINDALE is classified as a steam ship.

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