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 |
| Last Amended Date |
Feb 6, 2014 |
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.
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.
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
51 33.514 N,4 42.753 W
Kelvinia on Wreck Map
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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.
General Comments
GENERALLY COLLAPSED, BOWS NW, MACHINERY EVIDENT