Kelvinia Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Kelvinia Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 33.514 N,4 42.753 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.558567
  • Longitude: -4.712550
Wreck Depth 30 m
Water Depth 38 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name KELVINIA
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 100.9 m
Width 14.6 m
Draught 6.7
Sonar Length 128
Sonar Width 15
Shadow Height 7.5
Orientation 124
Tonnage 5039
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 2, 1916
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions 0006.0,,001.6,345
Original Detection Year 1916
Last Detection Year 2013
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details LOST 11 MILES S OF CALDY ISLANDS LT. (LLOYD'S WW1 LOSSES). H736/17 3.2.17 H736/17 3.2.17 POSN 513330N, 044230W WITH BUOY CLOSE SOUTH. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). - FNM 88/17. H3572/19 3.5.19 H3572/19 3.5.19 DEPTH OF 63FT OVER WRECK. BUOY REMOVED. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). INS AS WK 10FMS, DELETE BUOY. BR STD. 4.7.24 4.7.24 AMENDED TO NDW. H2907/54 21.6.54 H2907/54 21.6.54 POSN AMENDED TO 513338N, 044230W. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). 6.10.72 6.10.72 INS AS WK 10FMS. NE 1178 & 1179. 9.4.74 9.4.74 SHOWN AS NDW BUT AMENDED TO WK 18MTRS. NC 1178. H1284/77/172 11.8.77 H1284/77/172 11.8.77 HULL OWNED BY J.RICHARDS OF CWMBRAN WHO IS UNDER CONTRACT TO THE TREASURY SOLICITOR TO RAISE THE CARGO OF STEEL BILLETS. (R EDMONDS, LTR DTD 24.4.77). 10.7.13 SEP 2013/000142153 10.7.13 LOCATED IN 5133.512N, 0442.742W [WGD]. (FUGRO EMU LTD, HN DTD 3.7.13). COLLAPSED WITH BOW/STERN & MIDSHIPS MACHINERY EVIDENT. LIES APPROX 125/305 DEGS.?BOWS NW. AMEND POSN. - NM 3459/13. 22.1.14 22.1.14 EXAM'D 24.9.13 IN 5133.514N, 0442.753W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 32.1 IN GEN DEPTH 38.1MTRS. LEAST W/C DEPTH 32.29MTRS. SCOUR 1.6MTRS DEEP EXTENDS 6MTRS NE. LENGTH 128MTRS, WIDTH 15MTRS, HT 2.5MTRS. LIES 124/304 DEGS. HAS APPARENTLY BEEN SALVAGED. (FUGRO EMU, HI 1375). UPRIGHT, INTACT BUT GENERALLY COLLAPSED. MIDSHIPS IS HIGHEST POINT. BOWS NW. AMEND WK 32MTRS IN REVISED POSN. 6.2.14 6.2.14 LEAST M/B DEPTH 30.11MTRS. STANDS 7.5MTRS HIGH. (SDC BATHY, HI 1375). AMEND WK 30MTRS.
Last Amended Date Feb 6, 2014

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1913 BY RUSSEL & CO OF PORT GLASGOW. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY GLASGOW STEAM SHIPPING CO. THREE BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 496 HP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE AVONMOUTH FOR GLASGOW. GENERAL CARGO. HIT MINE LAID BY U78. TAKEN IN TOW BUT SANK SOME 2 HOURS LATER.

General Comments

GENERALLY COLLAPSED, BOWS NW, MACHINERY EVIDENT

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 33.514 N,4 42.753 W
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FAQ

Where is the KELVINIA wreck located?

The KELVINIA wreck is located at coordinates 51 33.514 N,4 42.753 W.

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

The KELVINIA lies at a depth of about 30 meters and is located at coordinates 51 33.514 N,4 42.753 W.

How deep is the seabed around the KELVINIA?

The seabed around the KELVINIA lies at approximately 38 meters deep.

When did the KELVINIA sink?

The KELVINIA sank on Sep 2, 1916.

When was the wreck of the KELVINIA discovered?

The wreck of the KELVINIA was discovered in 1916.

What country did the KELVINIA belong to?

The KELVINIA belonged to GB.

What cargo was the KELVINIA carrying?

The KELVINIA was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the KELVINIA?

The KELVINIA had a tonnage of 5039 tons.

What type of wreck is the KELVINIA?

The KELVINIA is classified as a steam ship.

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