Kennington Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Kennington Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 11.597 N,0 20.892 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.193283
  • Longitude: 0.348200
Wreck Depth 35 m
Water Depth 53 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name KENNINGTON
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Tonnage 1536
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 12, 1918
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 1998
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Nov 6, 1998

Surveying Details

18.6.18 M29700 18.6.18 WR8/1574 OFF FLAMBOROUGH HEAD. (BOT). H4368/18 31.7.18 H4368/18 31.7.18 WRECK REPORTED IN 541140N, 002100E IN 27FMS. (VAEC). 13.9.18 M28693 13.9.18 POSN 541140N, 002100E. (SIO MIDDLESBROUGH IDSA). 25.6.18 M011537 25.6.18 SPECIAL REPORT POSN 541130N, 002100E. (VAEC). H3672/26 11.6.26 H3672/26 11.6.26 INS NDW (1918)(PA) IN 541135N, 002100E. 21.6.72 21.6.72 AMENDED TO WK PA 28MTRS. NC 129. 3.7.72 3.7.72 SHOWN IN 541135N, 002100E. (DANISH FISH.CHARTS 5400,5300 (1965)). H1270/85 17.5.85 H1270/85 17.5.85 AMENDED TO USCPA 35MTRS. NE 1191. HH090/801/01 6.11.98 HH090/801/01 6.11.98 NOT LOCATED, DISPROVED. (GARDLINE, HI 801). AMENDED TO DEAD. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

TORPEDOED BY A GERMAN SUBMARINE - UB108. (WW1SL). LOST 15 MILES FROM FLAMBOROUGH HEAD. (BMVL).

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FAQ

Where is the KENNINGTON wreck located?

The KENNINGTON wreck is located at coordinates 54 11.597 N,0 20.892 E.

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

The KENNINGTON lies at a depth of about 35 meters and is located at coordinates 54 11.597 N,0 20.892 E.

How deep is the seabed around the KENNINGTON?

The seabed around the KENNINGTON lies at approximately 53 meters deep.

When did the KENNINGTON sink?

The KENNINGTON sank on Jun 12, 1918.

When was the wreck of the KENNINGTON discovered?

The wreck of the KENNINGTON was discovered in 1918.

What country did the KENNINGTON belong to?

The KENNINGTON belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the KENNINGTON?

The KENNINGTON had a tonnage of 1536 tons.

What type of wreck is the KENNINGTON?

The KENNINGTON is classified as a steam ship.

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