Kelvinside (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Kelvinside (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 38.4 N,4 36.205 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.640000
  • Longitude: -4.603417
Wreck Depth 20.3 m
Water Depth 22 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name KELVINSIDE (PROBABLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Sonar Length 35.5
Sonar Width 7.8
Shadow Height 3
Orientation 79
Tonnage 224
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal,ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 4, 1932
Bottom Texture Pebbles
Original Detection Year 1998
Original Source survey vessel
Last Amended Date Nov 20, 2012

Surveying Details

HH090/728/01 25.2.99 HH090/728/01 25.2.99 EXAM'D 27.9.98 IN 5438.400N, 0436.205W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 20.3 IN GEN DEPTH 22MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 3.0MTRS. LENGTH 35.5MTRS, WIDTH 7.8MTRS. LIES 079/259 DEGS. (NP 1008, HI 728). IN TWO PARTS. MODERATE MAGNETIC ANOMALY. BR STD HH100/351/14 8.3.99 HH100/351/14 8.3.99 VESSEL MAY WELL BE 'KELVINSIDE'. NO OTHER VESSELS OF SIMILAR SIZE HAVE BEEN LOST IN THIS VICINITY. (A CORKILL). HH090/728/02 26.5.99 HH090/728/02 26.5.99 EXAM'D 17.3.99. SWEPT CLEAR 21.2, FOUL 21.5MTRS. (NP 1008, HI 728). NCA.

Circumstances of loss

EX-HARE. BUILT IN 1892 BY SCOTT & CO, BOWLING. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY ALEXAMDER DEMPSEY, LONDON. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY AFT BY FISHER & CO, PAISLEY. PASSAGE WHITEHAVEN FOR STRANGFORD LOUGH. SUFFERED AND ENGINE FAILURE AND A SERIOUS LEAK. WITH NO BILGE PUMP AVAILABLE CONTINUED TO FLOOD AND WAS ABANDONED. (SIBI).

General Comments

BROKEN INTO TWO PARTS

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 54 38.4 N,4 36.205 W
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FAQ

Where is the KELVINSIDE (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The KELVINSIDE (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 54 38.4 N,4 36.205 W.

How deep is the KELVINSIDE (PROBABLY) and where exactly is it located?

The KELVINSIDE (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 20.3 meters and is located at coordinates 54 38.4 N,4 36.205 W.

How deep is the seabed around the KELVINSIDE (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the KELVINSIDE (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 22 meters deep.

When did the KELVINSIDE (PROBABLY) sink?

The KELVINSIDE (PROBABLY) sank on Aug 4, 1932.

When was the wreck of the KELVINSIDE (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the KELVINSIDE (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1998.

What country did the KELVINSIDE (PROBABLY) belong to?

The KELVINSIDE (PROBABLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the KELVINSIDE (PROBABLY) carrying?

The KELVINSIDE (PROBABLY) was carrying coal,ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore.

What was the tonnage of the KELVINSIDE (PROBABLY)?

The KELVINSIDE (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 224 tons.

What type of wreck is the KELVINSIDE (PROBABLY)?

The KELVINSIDE (PROBABLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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