Kenter Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Kenter Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		57 50.528 N,0 26.347 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 57.842133
  • Longitude: 0.439117
Water Depth 115 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name KENTER
Type barge
Flag NO
Length 55 m
Width 11 m
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 11, 1999
Original Detection Year 1999
Last Detection Year 1999
Original Source merchant ship
Last Amended Date Aug 1, 2014

Surveying Details

HH260/400/05 27.9.99 SANK IN 5750.598N, 0026.447E [EUR]. (MRCC ABERDEEN, TLX DTD 11.9.99). INS AS NDW. BR STD. HH260/400/05 11.10.99 NO SIGN OF BARGE OR DEBRIS FROM IT LOCATED WITHIN 100MTRS OF PIPELINE, DURING SONAR SEARCH OF 5KM OF PIPELINE CENTRED AT THE CLOSEST POINT TO BARGE'S REPORTED POSN, CARRIED OUT BY DP EAGLE. (MRCC ABERDEEN FAX DTD 20.9.99) - NCA, COPY OF E-MAIL FROM DP EAGLE, ASSUMED KENTER'S POSN TO BE WGD, THEREFORE POSN NOT CONSIDERED DISPROVED.

Circumstances of loss

SANK WHILE UNDER TOW OF M TUG SQUALIS. PREVIOUSLY A FERRY, WAS NOW A CHAIN INSPECTION BARGE.

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FAQ

Where is the KENTER wreck located?

The KENTER wreck is located at coordinates 57 50.528 N,0 26.347 E.

How deep is the seabed around the KENTER?

The seabed around the KENTER lies at approximately 115 meters deep.

When did the KENTER sink?

The KENTER sank on Sep 11, 1999.

When was the wreck of the KENTER discovered?

The wreck of the KENTER was discovered in 1999.

What country did the KENTER belong to?

The KENTER belonged to NO.

What type of wreck is the KENTER?

The KENTER is classified as a barge.

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