Kentbrook Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Kentbrook Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 6.379 N,1 35.243 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.106317
  • Longitude: 1.587383
Water Depth -1 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name KENTBROOK
Type coaster
Tonnage 873
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 4, 1954
Original Detection Year 1959
Last Detection Year 1976
Original Source survey vessel
Surveying Details H6912/54 17.3.59 WRECK ENTIRELY ABOVE THE DRYING LINE. (SML 324 23.10.54). INS AS ST. H909/60 19.5.66 STRANDED SIGHTED AND FIXED FROM SHIP STATIONS IN 520618N, 013542E. (HMS MYRMIDON, 30.11.65). H2076/69 6.3.69 CONSISTS OF LOWER HULL AND BOILERS ONLY 12FT HIGH. FIXED BY BEARING AND DISTANCE FROM TRIANGULATION POINT DURING. COASTLINING. (HMS ENTERPRISE, ROS DTD 19.11.68). H1928/76 18.2.77 NO LONGER VISIBLE. SHOULD BE EXPUNGED. (HMS BEAGLE, ROS DTD 28.8.76). BR STD.
Last Amended Date Aug 31, 2017

Circumstances of loss

STRANDED AFTER ENGINE TROUBLE.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 52 6.379 N,1 35.243 E
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FAQ

Where is the KENTBROOK wreck located?

The KENTBROOK wreck is located at coordinates 52 6.379 N,1 35.243 E.

When did the KENTBROOK sink?

The KENTBROOK sank on Feb 4, 1954.

When was the wreck of the KENTBROOK discovered?

The wreck of the KENTBROOK was discovered in 1959.

What was the tonnage of the KENTBROOK?

The KENTBROOK had a tonnage of 873 tons.

What type of wreck is the KENTBROOK?

The KENTBROOK is classified as a coaster.

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