Kenton Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Kenton Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 54.207 N,1 23.291 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.903450
  • Longitude: 1.388183
Wreck Depth 0.6 m
Water Depth 3 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name KENTON
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 64 m
Width 10.1 m
Draught 4.1
Sonar Length 62
Sonar Width 18
Shadow Height 2.5
Orientation 110
Tonnage 1047
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 7, 1941
Original Detection Year 1941
Last Detection Year 2015
Original Source other
Last Amended Date May 22, 2015

Surveying Details

H03990/41 3.4.42 LIES IN POSN 525410N, 012325E ON HEADING 190 DEG. HULL SHOWS 10FT. (FOIC YARMOUTH, 16.3.42). INS AS ST. - NM 694/42. 20.7.49 G CON WK BUOY CLOSE NE. (THNM 85/49). - NM 1440/49. H6367/55 11.8.49 DISPERSED. INSHORE SECTION (BOW) HAS LEAST DEPTH 6FT IN GEN DEPTH 9FT. SHATTERED REMAINS STAND 3FT ABOVE SEABED. SEAWARD SECTION (MIDSHIPS AND STERN) HAVE LEAST DEPTH 9FT IN GEN DEPTH 15FT. HIGHEST POINT OF SHATTERED REMAINS STANDS 6FT ABOVE SEABED. (TH, 6.8.49). AMEND TO WK 1FM. DELETE BUOY. BR STD. 14.3.73 AMEND TO WK 1.4MTR [LAT]. NC 106. HH090/543/01 10.2.92 LOCATED 1.11.91 IN 525411N, 012323.7E [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [4 LOP]. NOT EXAM'D DUE TO PROXIMITY OF BEACH AND POOR QUALITY OF NAVIGATIONAL CONTROL UNDER THE CLIFFS. LEAST E/S DEPTH OBTAINED 0.6 IN GEN DEPTH 2.8MTRS. NO DCS3 HT OBTAINED. NO SCOUR. (NP 1016, HI 543). BR STD. 18.5.15 WK 2.55MTRS IN 5254.207N, 0123.291E [WGD],LENGTH 62MTRS, WIDTH 18MTRS, HT 2.5MTRS, ORIENTATION 110. (BDC EXAMINATION OF CEFAS DS20/DS21). NCA, NFS.

Circumstances of loss

EX-FLORA '38, EX-CHARLES BORGNE '33. BUILT IN 1913 BY OSBORNE, GRAHAM & CO, SUNDERLAND. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY MICHAEL WHITTAKER LTD. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 155HP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY AFT BY MACOLL & POLLOCK LTD. PASSAGE POOLE FOR THE TYNE. IN BALLAST. TORPEDOED BY GERMAN E-BOAT. REACHED SHALLOW WATER AND SANK.

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FAQ

Where is the KENTON wreck located?

The KENTON wreck is located at coordinates 52 54.207 N,1 23.291 E.

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

The KENTON lies at a depth of about 0.6 meters and is located at coordinates 52 54.207 N,1 23.291 E.

How deep is the seabed around the KENTON?

The seabed around the KENTON lies at approximately 3 meters deep.

When did the KENTON sink?

The KENTON sank on Mar 7, 1941.

When was the wreck of the KENTON discovered?

The wreck of the KENTON was discovered in 1941.

What country did the KENTON belong to?

The KENTON belonged to GB.

What cargo was the KENTON carrying?

The KENTON was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the KENTON?

The KENTON had a tonnage of 1047 tons.

What type of wreck is the KENTON?

The KENTON is classified as a steam ship.

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