Kia Ora Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Kia ora Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 14.549 N,0 51.918 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.242483
  • Longitude: 0.865300
Wreck Depth 20 m
Water Depth 37 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name KIA ORA
Type sailing vessel
Length 25.3 m
Width 6.7 m
Draught 2.1
Tonnage 77
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 8, 1918
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 1999
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Surveying Details SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 20M N BY W OF DIEPPE. (DODS, WW1SL, M7272 & M7783). GIVES POSN APPROX 501430N, 005000E. H6391/19 12.3.19 H6391/19 12.3.19 POSN ACCEPTED AS 501430N, 005000E. CHART AS WK [OLD SYMBOL] PA. SQ. DATE. H1656/24 5.2.24 H1656/24 5.2.24 NOW CHARTED AS NDW PA. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NE 2451. 22.9.81 22.9.81 SHOWN AS USC 11FMS ON FR 5085, BUT AS DW ON FR 6824. FR WK RECORDS GIVE OLD VESSEL CLOSE BY SO NOT LIKELY TO BE DW. RETAIN AS CHARTED. 16.1.90 16.1.90 SHOWN AS USC PD 20MTRS ON FR 6824 [2ND EDN 1989]. 'KIA ORA', MERCHANT VESSEL, LENGTH 25MTRS, BEAM 7MTRS. POSN 501436N, 005200E [EUR]. POSN ACCURACY 1M [= PA]. GEN DEPTH 37MTRS. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1988 NO.21600008). CHART AS USC PA 20MTRS. NC 2451. 30.3.99 30.3.99 SHOWN AS USC PD 20MTRS IN 5014.600N, 0052.000E [EUR] ON FRENCH 6824 [3RD EDN 1998]. OGB POSN: 5014.509N, 0051.018E. NC 2451.
Last Amended Date Mar 30, 1999

Circumstances of loss

SUNK BY BOMBS FROM SUBMARINE. FORMERLY A BARGE BUT AT DATE OF LOSS USED AS MOTOR SAILING VESSEL. OWNED BY WYNNFIELD SHIPPING CO. GRIMSBY. MADE OF WOOD. (DODS, WW1SL & DOCKETS M7272 & M7783).

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FAQ

Where is the KIA ORA wreck located?

The KIA ORA wreck is located at coordinates 50 14.549 N,0 51.918 E.

How deep is the KIA ORA and where exactly is it located?

The KIA ORA lies at a depth of about 20 meters and is located at coordinates 50 14.549 N,0 51.918 E.

How deep is the seabed around the KIA ORA?

The seabed around the KIA ORA lies at approximately 37 meters deep.

When did the KIA ORA sink?

The KIA ORA sank on Feb 8, 1918.

When was the wreck of the KIA ORA discovered?

The wreck of the KIA ORA was discovered in 1918.

What was the tonnage of the KIA ORA?

The KIA ORA had a tonnage of 77 tons.

What type of wreck is the KIA ORA?

The KIA ORA is classified as a sailing vessel.

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