Kelvinhead (Part Of) Wreck

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Kelvinhead (part of) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 31.615 N,3 14.979 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.526917
  • Longitude: -3.249650
Water Depth 6 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name KELVINHEAD (PART OF)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 100.9 m
Width 14.3 m
Draught 6.4
Tonnage 3063
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 27, 1917
Original Detection Year 1963
Last Detection Year 1965
Original Source survey vessel
Surveying Details H4288/62 21.2.63 H4288/62 21.2.63 WK 4FMS 3FT IN 533136N, 031454W ON MDHB SURVEY [K3500]. - NM 2501/62. H4288/62 18.3.65 H4288/62 18.3.65 NOW SHOWN AS F ON MDHB SURVEY [K3500/3]. BR STD. 19.4.73 19.4.73 PART OF HULL CUT AWAY, ALSO QUANTITY OF CARGO SALVED. REMAINDER OF HULL DESTROYED BY MDHB, COMPLETED NOV. 1917. DEPTH 27FT BELOW LBD. IN TWO PARTS: POSNS [A] 533139N, 031455W; [B] 533136N, 031454W. (LIVERPOOL WK RECORDS). H3906/59 8.5.78 H3906/59 8.5.78 SHOWN AS WK 7.7MTRS ON K3500. BR STD. 4.6.80 4.6.80 NOT SHOWN ON SURVEY [K3500/12]. NCA YET. 10.3.81 10.3.81 NOT SHOWN ON MDHC SURVEY JAN'81 [K8577/1]. NCA YET. 13.4.81 13.4.81 DEPTH OF WATER ON MDHC CHART OF 1980 [K3500/12] IS BETWEEN 7.4 AND 7.6 MTRS. COULD BE A HAZARD TO ANCHORING VESSELS. NO SALVAGE HAS TAKEN PLACE. CHART AS FOUL. (D KNIGHT MDHC, TELECON 8.4.81). AMEND TO FOUL. NE 1951. HH091/124/01 10.5.06 HH091/124/01 10.5.06 NOT LOCATED USING M/B. GEN DEPTH NOW 5.8MTRS. (HMSML GLEANER, HI 1124). AMEND DEAD. BR STD.
Last Amended Date May 10, 2006

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1905 BY TYNE IRON SHIPBUILDING CO LTD. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY GLASGOW STEAM SHIPPING CO LTD. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 292NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY THE NE MARINE ENGINEERING CO, NEWCASTLE. PASSAGE THE CLYDE FOR BUENOS AIRES. STRUCK MINE PROBABLY LAID BY UC-65. OUTSIDE THE BAR LTV & SANK ABOUT 270YDS, OR ABOUT SW BY W 3/4 W (MAG) OF Q2 BLACK CAN BUOY. (SIBI).

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FAQ

Where is the KELVINHEAD (PART OF) wreck located?

The KELVINHEAD (PART OF) wreck is located at coordinates 53 31.615 N,3 14.979 W.

How deep is the seabed around the KELVINHEAD (PART OF)?

The seabed around the KELVINHEAD (PART OF) lies at approximately 6 meters deep.

When did the KELVINHEAD (PART OF) sink?

The KELVINHEAD (PART OF) sank on Mar 27, 1917.

When was the wreck of the KELVINHEAD (PART OF) discovered?

The wreck of the KELVINHEAD (PART OF) was discovered in 1963.

What country did the KELVINHEAD (PART OF) belong to?

The KELVINHEAD (PART OF) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the KELVINHEAD (PART OF) carrying?

The KELVINHEAD (PART OF) was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the KELVINHEAD (PART OF)?

The KELVINHEAD (PART OF) had a tonnage of 3063 tons.

What type of wreck is the KELVINHEAD (PART OF)?

The KELVINHEAD (PART OF) is classified as a steam ship.

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