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
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- 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 |
| Last Amended Date |
Jul 17, 2016 |
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.
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).
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
51 53.138 N,1 46.594 E
Khartoum (Possibly) on Wreck Map
Khartoum (Possibly) Wreck on Google Map
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.
General Comments
Wk sitting upright and intact