Kildonan ? Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Kildonan ? Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 10.208 N,5 42.16 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.170133
  • Longitude: -5.702667
Wreck Depth 22.5 m
Water Depth 28 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name KILDONAN ?
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 87.2 m
Width 13.1 m
Draught 6
Sonar Length 87.2
Sonar Width 16.8
Shadow Height 6.1
Orientation 128
Tonnage 2118
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 29, 1917
Bottom Texture Rock
Scour Dimensions ,,128.0,
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Surveying Details SUNK 2M WNW FROM PENDEEN LIGHTHOUSE. (LL WW1). H1288/74 30.10.74 WK LOCATED IN 501022N, 054212W [OGB], POSN BY ?DECCA. GEN DEPTH ABOUT 125FT. WK IS A SHIP OF 1000 TO 2000 TONS CARRYING CARGO OF IRON ORE. SMALL GUN ON STERN WITH QUANTITY OF SHELLS, ONE OF WHICH DATED 1909. (T BERRY, 26.10.74). INS AS WK USC 20MTRS. BR STD. H2326/75 22.9.76 WK LOCATED IN 501022.85N 054212.03W [OGB] USING DECCA. (E GILES, ST IVES SURVEY 1976). NCA. 2.3.11 ONE HOUR SEACH CARRIED OUT AROUND LISTED POSN. NO INDICATION OF WK ON E/S OR MAGNETOMETER. NOT DIVED. (G J LOCKETT). NCA. 13.12.11 NOT LOCATED 16.3.10 IN LISTED POSN USING M/B. (FUGRO OSAE, HI 1157). AMEND DEAD. NCA. 2.2.12 LOCATED 16.3.10 IN 5010.208N, 0542.160W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 22.5MTRS. LENGTH 87.2MTRS, WIDTH 16.8MTRS, HT 6.07MTRS. LIES 128/308 DEGS WITH BOWS NW. (FUGRO OSAE, HI 1157). ?COLLAPSED WK. INS AS WK 22.5MTRS. 22.8.12 DIVED IN LISTED POSN. CARGO PROBABLY IRON ORE. CONSIDERED LIKELY TO BE KILDONAN. (G J LOCKETT). NCA. 30.7.18 DIVED IN 2016, CONFIRMED IRON ORE DEPOSITS PRESENT ON WRECK. (GRAHAM LOCKETT, NAVAL AIR COMMAND, SAC). NFA.
Last Amended Date Jul 30, 2018

General Comments

?COLLAPSED WK, BOWS NW

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FAQ

Where is the KILDONAN ? wreck located?

The KILDONAN ? wreck is located at coordinates 50 10.208 N,5 42.16 W.

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

The KILDONAN ? lies at a depth of about 22.5 meters and is located at coordinates 50 10.208 N,5 42.16 W.

How deep is the seabed around the KILDONAN ??

The seabed around the KILDONAN ? lies at approximately 28 meters deep.

When did the KILDONAN ? sink?

The KILDONAN ? sank on Sep 29, 1917.

When was the wreck of the KILDONAN ? discovered?

The wreck of the KILDONAN ? was discovered in 1917.

What country did the KILDONAN ? belong to?

The KILDONAN ? belonged to GB.

What cargo was the KILDONAN ? carrying?

The KILDONAN ? was carrying ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore.

What was the tonnage of the KILDONAN ??

The KILDONAN ? had a tonnage of 2118 tons.

What type of wreck is the KILDONAN ??

The KILDONAN ? is classified as a steam ship.

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