Kilcoan Wreck
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Wreck Category | non-dangerous wreck |
| Status | Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist |
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Kilcoan Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM) |
53 44.513 N,3 42.476 W |
| Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees |
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| Water Depth | 38 m |
| Water Level Effect | always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum | Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name | KILCOAN |
| Type | steam ship |
| Flag | GB |
| Length | 49.7 m |
| Width | 7.6 m |
| Draught | 3 |
| Tonnage | 456 |
| Tonnage Type | gross |
| Cargo | coal |
| Conspic Visual | not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar | not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk | Jan 30, 1915 |
| Original Detection Year | 1915 |
| Last Detection Year | 1997 |
| Original Source | published World War 1 losses |
| Last Amended Date | Apr 21, 2004 |
Circumstances of loss
CAPTURED BY U 21 AND SCUTTLED USING EXPLOSIVES. PASSAGE GARSTON FOR BELFAST.
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- Kilcoan (Probably) Wreck 8055.2 M
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