Kilbroney (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Kilbroney (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 16.853 N,5 31.64 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.280883
  • Longitude: -5.527333
Wreck Depth 19.7 m
Water Depth 24 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name KILBRONEY (PROBABLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 41.1 m
Width 6.4 m
Draught 2.8
Sonar Length 40
Sonar Width 7
Shadow Height 3
Tonnage 286
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 15, 1900
Original Detection Year 2007
Last Detection Year 2013
Original Source diver
Last Amended Date Oct 29, 2013

Surveying Details

7.8.07 7.8.07 WK DIVED 4.2006 IN 5416.853N, 0531.666W [WGD] USING GPS. ESTIMATED LENGTH 40MTRS, WIDTH 7MTRS, HT 3MTRS. STANDS 1MTR HIGH BY E/S. WELL BROKEN UP WITH ENGINE AND BOILERS VISIBLE. STERN STILL RECOGNISABLE. STEEL PROP. CONSIDERED TO BE KILBRONEY. (R KEELING). INS AS WK 23MTRS. BR STD. 24.9.13 24.9.13 NOT LOCATED 2013 USING M/B. (FUGRO OSAE, HI 1377). PREVIOUSLY REPORTED AS WRECKAGE. 29.10.13 29.10.13 LOCATED IN 5416.8539N, 0531.6402W [GD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 19.76MTRS. (BDC REPROCESSING OF DIGITAL DATA FOR HI 1377). IN TWO MAIN PARTS, AMEND WK 19.7MTRS.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1900 BY IRVINES SHIPBUILDING & ENGINEERING CO LTD, IRVINE, AYR. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY CLANRYE SS CO LTD, NEWRY. ONE BOILER, COMPOUND EXPANSION ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY AFT BY W V V LEGERWOOD, GLASGOW. PASSAGE ARDROSSAN FOR NEWRY. FOUNDERED AND LOST IN SSE FORCE 8. (SIBI). DEVELOPED A LIST ON MAIDEN VOYAGE, REFUSED TO ANSWER HELM, CAPSIZED AND SANK. CREW ROWED ASHORE. (R KEELING).

General Comments

WELL BROKEN UP, STERN RECOGNISABLE

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 54 16.853 N,5 31.64 W
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FAQ

Where is the KILBRONEY (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The KILBRONEY (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 54 16.853 N,5 31.64 W.

How deep is the KILBRONEY (PROBABLY) and where exactly is it located?

The KILBRONEY (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 19.7 meters and is located at coordinates 54 16.853 N,5 31.64 W.

How deep is the seabed around the KILBRONEY (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the KILBRONEY (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 24 meters deep.

When did the KILBRONEY (PROBABLY) sink?

The KILBRONEY (PROBABLY) sank on Apr 15, 1900.

When was the wreck of the KILBRONEY (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the KILBRONEY (PROBABLY) was discovered in 2007.

What country did the KILBRONEY (PROBABLY) belong to?

The KILBRONEY (PROBABLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the KILBRONEY (PROBABLY) carrying?

The KILBRONEY (PROBABLY) was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the KILBRONEY (PROBABLY)?

The KILBRONEY (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 286 tons.

What type of wreck is the KILBRONEY (PROBABLY)?

The KILBRONEY (PROBABLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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