Khartoum Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Khartoum Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 27.219 N,0 38.194 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.453650
  • Longitude: 0.636567
Water Depth 70 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name KHARTOUM
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Tonnage 3020
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 27, 1914
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1920
Last Detection Year 2015
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Surveying Details SINKING POSN REPD AS 20 M ESE OF SPURN POINT. (WW1SL). SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 533100N, 004000E, APPROX. (LLWW1). 15.1.72 MAY BE WK REPD IN 532830N, 003609E. SEE [8671]. HH090/593/01 4.1.93 NOT FOUND. (OCEONICS [UK] LTD, HI 593). AMEND DEAD. NCA. SEP 2014/000180690 19.8.14 NOT LOCATED BY M/B. (GARDLINE, HI 1419). NCA. 2.3..15 NOT LOCATED 2014 USING M/B. (CEFAS, SILVER PIT SURVEY 2014, BDC EXAMINATION OF DATA). NFS. NCA.
Last Amended Date Aug 19, 2014

Circumstances of loss

PASSAGE THE TYNE FOR ORAN. MINED. (LLWW1, WW1SL).

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FAQ

Where is the KHARTOUM wreck located?

The KHARTOUM wreck is located at coordinates 53 27.219 N,0 38.194 E.

How deep is the seabed around the KHARTOUM?

The seabed around the KHARTOUM lies at approximately 70 meters deep.

When did the KHARTOUM sink?

The KHARTOUM sank on Nov 27, 1914.

When was the wreck of the KHARTOUM discovered?

The wreck of the KHARTOUM was discovered in 1920.

What country did the KHARTOUM belong to?

The KHARTOUM belonged to GB.

What cargo was the KHARTOUM carrying?

The KHARTOUM was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the KHARTOUM?

The KHARTOUM had a tonnage of 3020 tons.

What type of wreck is the KHARTOUM?

The KHARTOUM is classified as a steam ship.

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