Khartoum (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Khartoum (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 53.138 N,1 46.594 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.885633
  • Longitude: 1.776567
Wreck Depth 29.2 m
Water Depth 38 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name KHARTOUM (POSSIBLY)
Type fishing vessel
Flag GB
Length 45.3 m
Width 6.9 m
Draught 3.4
Sonar Length 82.8
Sonar Width 12.8
Shadow Height 8.7
Orientation 35
Tonnage 303
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 26, 1916
Bottom Texture 4,6
Scour Dimensions 300.0,,001.5,200.0
Original Detection Year 1916
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source naval vessel
Surveying Details H4139/76 11.1.77 EXAM'D 21.7.76 IN 515312N, 014638.4E [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. SWEPT CLEAR 27.5, FOUL 27.7MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 27.8 I GEN DEPTH 37MTRS. NO SCOUR. APPROX 100MTRS X 30MTRS. LYING NNE/SSW. NOT BROKEN UP. (HMS BEAGLE, HI 31/76). BR STD. HH090/667/01 19.12.95 EXAM'D 24.7.95 IN 515307.97N, 014635.00E [WGD] USING DGPS. SWEPT CLEAR 27.5, FOUL 27.8MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 30.3 IN GEN DEPTH 36-38MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 7.4MTRS. LENGTH 75MTRS, WIDTH 25MTRS. LIES 030/210 DEGS. GOOD MAGNETIC ANOMALY. LARGE INTACT WK IN AN UPRIGHT POSITION. BUOYS AND NETS ON/AROUND WRECK. (OCEONICS, HI 667). BR STD. HH100/351/11 19.3.96 LARGE WK, INTACT FROM STERN TO MIDSHIPS AND STANDS UPRIGHT ON THE SEABED. REAR SECTION STANDS SOME 6MTRS CLEAR OF THE SEABED BUT THE SUPERSTRUCTURE HAS HOW COLLAPSED. BRIDGE AREA HAS COLLAPSED AND FWD OF MIDSHIPS THE SHIP IS BROKEN. SITS IN APPROX 38MTRS WITH THE HIGHEST POINT AT 32MTRS. (BOB HICKINBOTTOM). SEP 2015/000083463 17.7.16 EXAM'D 22.2.16 IN 5153.038N, 0146.594E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 29.2MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 38MTRS. LENGTH 82.8MTRS, WIDTH 12.8MTRS, HT 8.7MTRS, ORIENTATION 035/215. SCOUR LENGTH 300MTRS, 1.5MTRS DEEP TOWARDS 200DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. WK SITTING UPRIGHT AND MOSTLY INTACT. (MMT, HI 1474). AMEND TO NDW 29MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Jul 17, 2016

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1899 BY COOK, WELLINGTON & GEMMEL, HULL. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY HULL STEAM FISHING & ICE CO. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 85HP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE LONDON FOR THE N SEA. MINED 6M NE FROM LONGSANDS LTV. (WW1 MSL & SIBI).

General Comments

Wk sitting upright and intact

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 53.138 N,1 46.594 E
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FAQ

Where is the KHARTOUM (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The KHARTOUM (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 51 53.138 N,1 46.594 E.

How deep is the KHARTOUM (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The KHARTOUM (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 29.2 meters and is located at coordinates 51 53.138 N,1 46.594 E.

How deep is the seabed around the KHARTOUM (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the KHARTOUM (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 38 meters deep.

When did the KHARTOUM (POSSIBLY) sink?

The KHARTOUM (POSSIBLY) sank on Mar 26, 1916.

When was the wreck of the KHARTOUM (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the KHARTOUM (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1916.

What country did the KHARTOUM (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The KHARTOUM (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the KHARTOUM (POSSIBLY)?

The KHARTOUM (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 303 tons.

What type of wreck is the KHARTOUM (POSSIBLY)?

The KHARTOUM (POSSIBLY) is classified as a fishing vessel.

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