Kendy Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Kendy Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 28.749 N,3 43.729 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.479150
  • Longitude: -3.728817
Wreck Depth 4.28 m
Water Depth 7 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name KENDY
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 28.4 m
Width 5.6 m
Draught 2.6
Sonar Length 24.1
Sonar Width 8.3
Shadow Height 2.7
Orientation 54
Tonnage 139
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo stone,sand
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 27, 1928
Bottom Texture 4,17
Scour Dimensions ,,1.50,
Original Detection Year 1928
Last Detection Year 2018
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Last Amended Date Sep 24, 2018

Surveying Details

H4431/29 7.9.29 SANK 1.25M NW 0.25 W FROM PORTHCAWL CG. GIVES POSN 512848N, 034324W [OGB] FOR FILING ONLY. H3489/31 18.5.31 SEARCHED FOR UNSUCCESSFULLY. (TH, LTR 1931). HH090/522/01 29.11.93 NOT FOUND. LOCALS DO NOT BELIEVE ANY TRACE OF THIS WK REMAINS. POSN GIVEN IN A LETTER DATED 14.5.31 WAS '300 YARDS OFF RHWCHINS (?HUTCHWYNS) POINT'. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 522). NCA. AMENDED TO DEAD. SEP 2018/000204444 22.2.18 EXAM'D 22.2.18 IN 5128.749N, 0343.729W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 4.28 IN GEN DEPTH 7MTRS. SCOUR 1.5MTRS DEEP. LENGTH 24.1MTRS, WIDTH 8.3MTRS, HT 2.7MTRS. ORIENTATION 054/234 DEGS. CLEARLY DEFINED AND IN ONE PIECE. LOCATED WITHIN A SANDWAVE AREA, SO COULD BE COVERED AND UNCOVERED BY NATURAL SEABED MOVEMENT. (TITAN ENVIRONMENTAL SURVEYS LTD, HI1501). AMEND DW 4.28MTRS IN REVISED POSITION.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT 1919 BY J CRICHTON & CO., SALTNEY WITH 2 CYLINDER COMPOUND ENGINE OF 12 HP, SINGLE SHAFT & 1 BOILER. MACHINERY BY RUTHERFORD & CO., BIRKENHEAD. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY SESSIONS & SONS LTD. SANK WHILST ON PASSAGE CARDIFF TO SWANSEA. (SIBI)

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FAQ

Where is the KENDY wreck located?

The KENDY wreck is located at coordinates 51 28.749 N,3 43.729 W.

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

The KENDY lies at a depth of about 4.28 meters and is located at coordinates 51 28.749 N,3 43.729 W.

How deep is the seabed around the KENDY?

The seabed around the KENDY lies at approximately 7 meters deep.

When did the KENDY sink?

The KENDY sank on Aug 27, 1928.

When was the wreck of the KENDY discovered?

The wreck of the KENDY was discovered in 1928.

What country did the KENDY belong to?

The KENDY belonged to GB.

What cargo was the KENDY carrying?

The KENDY was carrying stone,sand.

What was the tonnage of the KENDY?

The KENDY had a tonnage of 139 tons.

What type of wreck is the KENDY?

The KENDY is classified as a steam ship.

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