Kieldrecht Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Kieldrecht Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 7.115 N,0 30.892 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.118583
  • Longitude: 0.514867
Wreck Depth 38 m
Water Depth 50 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name KIELDRECHT
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Tonnage 1284
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 15, 1918
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 1987
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Feb 5, 1987

Surveying Details

22.6.18 M011390 22.6.18 AP REPORT POSN 540400N, 003000E. (SNO GRANTON). 28.6.18 M011641 28.6.18 POSN 540730N, 003100E. (VAEC). 17.6.18 M29273 17.6.18 POSN 540400N, 003000E. (SHIP JO NEWCASTLE). H4368/18 31.7.18 H4368/18 31.7.18 POSN 540730N, 003100E IN 28FATHOMS. (VAEC WRECK REPORT). 21M E BY S FROM FLAMBOROUGH HEAD. (BMVS). H5667/52 9.9.52 H5667/52 9.9.52 INS NDW (PD). NC 1191. 20.3.72 20.3.72 AMEND TO USCPD 28MTRS. NC 121. 4.7.72 4.7.72 SHOWN IN 540706N, 003100E. (DANISH FISH CHARTS 5400 [1965] 5300). 19.5.80 19.5.80 AMEND TO USCPD 38MTRS. NE 1190. H4064/85 14.1.87 H4064/85 14.1.87 NOT FOUND DURING INTENSIVE SONAR SEARCH. POSN DISPROVED. (UDI GROUP LTD HI 321A). DELETE. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

TORPEDOED BY UB 107 IN CONVOY OF 15 SHIPS.

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FAQ

Where is the KIELDRECHT wreck located?

The KIELDRECHT wreck is located at coordinates 54 7.115 N,0 30.892 E.

How deep is the KIELDRECHT and where exactly is it located?

The KIELDRECHT lies at a depth of about 38 meters and is located at coordinates 54 7.115 N,0 30.892 E.

How deep is the seabed around the KIELDRECHT?

The seabed around the KIELDRECHT lies at approximately 50 meters deep.

When did the KIELDRECHT sink?

The KIELDRECHT sank on Jun 15, 1918.

When was the wreck of the KIELDRECHT discovered?

The wreck of the KIELDRECHT was discovered in 1918.

What country did the KIELDRECHT belong to?

The KIELDRECHT belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the KIELDRECHT?

The KIELDRECHT had a tonnage of 1284 tons.

What type of wreck is the KIELDRECHT?

The KIELDRECHT is classified as a steam ship.

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