Kilcoan (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Kilcoan (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 40.233 N,3 41.196 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.670550
  • Longitude: -3.686600
Wreck Depth 27 m
Water Depth 34 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name KILCOAN (PROBABLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 49.7 m
Width 7.6 m
Draught 2.9
Sonar Length 45.8
Sonar Width 11
Shadow Height 7.7
Orientation 110
Tonnage 465
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 30, 1915
Bottom Texture Mud
Original Detection Year 1915
Last Detection Year 1997
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Surveying Details SUNK IN 535400N, 034600W. (WW1SL). HH100/351/11 14.2.96 HH100/351/11 14.2.96 FASTENER REPORTED IN 534014N, 034112W. POSN BY DECCA. (K HURLEY). INS AS FOUL. BR STD. HH208/400/02 12.9.96 HH208/400/02 12.9.96 WK LOCATED IN 534013.99N, 034111.77W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 27.3 IN GEN DEPTH 35MTRS. DCS3 HT 7.7MTRS. LENGTH 45.8MTRS, WIDTH 11MTRS. LIES 135/315DEGS. SIGNIFICANT MAGNETIC ANOMALY. UPRIGHT. (NP 1008, HI 705). AWAIT SWEEP RESULTS. NCA. HH208/400/02 16.10.96 HH208/400/02 16.10.96 WK HAS BEEN SWEPT TO 27MTRS. (NP 1008, HN DTD 30.9.96). - NM 3850/96. HH090/705/01 20.12.96 HH090/705/01 20.12.96 ABOVE DETAILS CONFIRMED. LENGTH NOW 51MTRS, WIDTH 10MTRS. LIES 110/290 DEGS. (NP 1008, HI 705). NCA. HH100/351/12 29.7.97 HH100/351/12 29.7.97 DIVED IN LISTED POSN. LIES ON STBD SIDE BUT VERY BROKEN UP FROM BOWS TO BOILER. FROM THE ENGINE TO THE STERN VESSEL IS INTACT BUT HARD OVER TO STBD GIVING THE LEAST DEPTH. BOW LIES WEST, STERN EAST. THERE IS ALSO A COAL CARGO STREWN ACROSS THE SEABED TO THE NORTH. WK SITE AND AREA SURROUNDING CONSISTS OF THICK MUD. FEW ITEMS RECOVERED INDICATE A BRITISH BUILT VESSEL FROM THE TURN OF THE CENTURY. ALTHOUGH NO POSITIVE IDENTIFICATION HAS BEEN MADE AM CERTAIN THAT THIS IS THE 'KILCOAN'. (K HURLEY).
Last Amended Date May 11, 2001

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1905 BY AILSA SHIPBUILDING CO LTD, TROON. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY W HARBINSON & C L MACKEAN. ONE BOILER, COMPOUND EXPANSION ENGINE OF 72NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE GARSTON FOR BELFAST. STOPPED BY SUBMARINE AND SUNK BY SCUTTLING CHARGES. (SIBI).

General Comments

ON STBD SIDE, BOWS W, FWD PART BROKEN UP

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 53 40.233 N,3 41.196 W
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FAQ

Where is the KILCOAN (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The KILCOAN (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 53 40.233 N,3 41.196 W.

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

The KILCOAN (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 27 meters and is located at coordinates 53 40.233 N,3 41.196 W.

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

The seabed around the KILCOAN (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 34 meters deep.

When did the KILCOAN (PROBABLY) sink?

The KILCOAN (PROBABLY) sank on Jan 30, 1915.

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

The wreck of the KILCOAN (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1915.

What country did the KILCOAN (PROBABLY) belong to?

The KILCOAN (PROBABLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the KILCOAN (PROBABLY) carrying?

The KILCOAN (PROBABLY) was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the KILCOAN (PROBABLY)?

The KILCOAN (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 465 tons.

What type of wreck is the KILCOAN (PROBABLY)?

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

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