Kentwood (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Kentwood (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 54.695 N,2 5.907 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.911583
  • Longitude: 2.098450
Wreck Depth 25.27 m
Water Depth 35 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name KENTWOOD (PROBABLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Sonar Length 91.2
Sonar Width 18.3
Shadow Height 9.7
Orientation 155
Tonnage 2180
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions 007.0,016.0,002.0,035
Original Detection Year 1941
Last Detection Year 2018
Original Source published World War 2 losses
Surveying Details SANK WHILE UNDER TOW, 2C NE OF NO 56 BUOY, OFF YARMOUTH. (WW2SL). H04403/41 NDW IN 525430N, 020600E. (FNM 2892(T)/41). NCA. H3730/69 18.3.70 INS AS WK 16FMS. (KELVIN HUGHES, 4.3.70; GALWAY BLAZER, HN 24.2.70). POSN NOT RECORDED. BR STD. 26.3.73 AMEND TO WK 29.5MTRS. NC 106. H4087/78 22.8.84 WK LOCATED IN 525426N, 020603E [OGB] USING SYLEDIS [3 LOP]. DCS3 HT 9MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 39MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH NOT OBTAINED. ABOUT 90 MTRS LONG AND LIES APPROX N/S IN AN AEA OF SANDWAVES 6MTRS HIGH. WIDTH OF WRECKAGE EXTENDS TO 40MTRS INDICATING POSSIBLE WK DISPERSAL OPERATIONS IN THE PAST. (MV KOMMANDOR MICHAEL, 11.4.84). AMEND TO WK 30MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. 11.6.93 WK WITH DIMENSIONS 100 X 30 X 5MTRS SHOWN IN GEN DEPTH 35MTRS IN 525444.7N, 020600.2E [EUR]. FOUND USING SYLEDIS JULY 1991. (BRITSURVEY, 9.8.91 - RIG-SITE SURVEY 53/1B-N, M2029/4). AMEND POSN. BR STD. HH090/616/01 21.10.94 EXAM'D 2.6.94 IN 525440.2N, 020601.5E [OGB] USING SYLEDIS [3 LOP]. SWEPT CLEAR 25.7, FOUL 25.9MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 25.7 IN GEN DEPTH 35MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 12.0MTRS. LENGTH 93MTRS, WIDTH 18MTRS. LIES 150/330 DEGS. INTACT WITH DEBRIS 20MTRS TO THE SW. (GARDLINE, HI 616). - NM 3901/94. SEP 2020/000100123 27.5.20 EXAM'D 30.12.18; IN 5254.695N, 0205.907E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 25.27MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 35MTRS, LENGTH 91.2MTRS, WIDTH 18.3MTRS, HEIGHT 9.7MTRS, ORIENTATION 155/335 DEGS. SCOUR LENGTH 7MTRS, WIDTH 16 MTRS, 2MTRS DEEP, 35DEGS. WRECK LYING ON ITS STARBOARD SIDE AMONGST SAND WAVES. AFT SECTION INTACT, BUT THE FORWARD SECTION HAS BROKEN APART WITH WRECKAGE SCATTERED ON THE SEABED. MASTS AND STRUCTURE CAN BE SEEN OF THE AFT SECTION. (MERITAITO, HI 1580). AMEND DW 25MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date May 27, 2020

Circumstances of loss

MINED WHILE ON PASSAGE BLYTH TO LONDON. SANK WHILE UNDER TOW.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 52 54.695 N,2 5.907 E
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FAQ

Where is the KENTWOOD (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The KENTWOOD (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 52 54.695 N,2 5.907 E.

How deep is the KENTWOOD (PROBABLY) and where exactly is it located?

The KENTWOOD (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 25.27 meters and is located at coordinates 52 54.695 N,2 5.907 E.

How deep is the seabed around the KENTWOOD (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the KENTWOOD (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 35 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the KENTWOOD (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the KENTWOOD (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1941.

What country did the KENTWOOD (PROBABLY) belong to?

The KENTWOOD (PROBABLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the KENTWOOD (PROBABLY) carrying?

The KENTWOOD (PROBABLY) was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the KENTWOOD (PROBABLY)?

The KENTWOOD (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 2180 tons.

What type of wreck is the KENTWOOD (PROBABLY)?

The KENTWOOD (PROBABLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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