Kilmaho Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Kilmaho Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 57.76 N,5 27.127 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.962667
  • Longitude: -5.452117
Wreck Depth 51 m
Water Depth 57 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name KILMAHO
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 87.2 m
Width 13.1 m
Draught 6
Sonar Length 90
Sonar Width 18
Shadow Height 6.6
Orientation 45
Tonnage 2155
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo railway: stock and construction materials,general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1945
Last Detection Year 2004
Original Source naval vessel
Last Amended Date Jul 29, 2008

Surveying Details

27.2.45 GOOD SONAR CONTACT IN 495802N, 052648W. (ESCORT GROUP 2, 27.2.45, AUBD 301/48). GOOD SONAR CONTACT IN 495800N, 052636W. (C-IN-C PLYMOUTH, JULY 1945, AUBD 301/185). H095/39 29.4.60 H095/39 & H03526/44 29.4.60 NSC IN 495800N, 052630W. (WESTERN APPS, 15.1.41). H0113/45 4.7.45 H0113/45 WK IN 495802N, 052634W. LENGTH 90FT, HEIGHT 21FT. (PLYMOUTH LIST, 4.7.45). H5051/70 16.11.70 H5051/70 16.11.70 INS NDW. NC 777. H3895/74 3.12.74 H3895/74 3.12.74 WK LOCATED BY SIDE SCAN SONAR ON 8.5.74 IN 495739.0N, 052705.4W [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. FROM THE SIDE SCAN TRACE THE WRECK WOULD APPEAR TO BE LYING 075/255DEGS. SEABED OF SAND AND BROKEN SHELL. GOOD HULL MOUNTED SONAR CONTACTS WERE OBTAINED IN THE POSN GIVEN. (HMS HECATE, HI 1/74). AMEND TO WK USC 28MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. H4551/76 17.11.76 H4551/76 17.11.76 CARGO OF LIGHT RAILWAY TRACK AND STOCK. IN 495800N, 052705W [EUR] USING DECCA. (RISDON BEAZLEY, 27.10.76, SURVEYED IN 1955-56). NCA. H2979/74 15.3.77 H2979/74 15.3.77 FFS REPD IN 495738N, 052708W AND 495754N, 052706W. POSNS BY DECCA. (E GILES, 3.2.77). NCA. 9.5.78 9.5.78 NOW CHARTED AS NDW. NC 2565. H1310/82/7 8.3.82 H1310/82/7 8.3.82 POSITIVE WK LOCATED IN 495757N, 052704W [OGB] USING DECCA. (A M JONES, 12.2.82). NCA. H5982/82 14.4.83 H5982/82 14.4.83 WKS SHOWN IN 495812N, 052707 AND 495754N, 052706W ON KINGFISHER CHART K(SW)6, 1982. POSNS BY DECCA. NCA. HH091/059/01 7.4.05 HH091/059/01 7.4.05 EXAM'D 16.9.04 IN 4957.760N, 0527.127W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 51.2 IN GEN DEPTH 57.8MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 90MTRS, WIDTH 18MTRS, HT 6.6MTRS. LIES 045/225 DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. INTACT. (GARDLINE, HI 1059). PROBABLY UPRIGHT WITH BOWS NE. AMEND WK 51MTRS. BR STD. 29.7.08 29.7.08 IDENTIFIED BY BELL, ENGRAVED KILMAHO, 1898, CARDIFF, WAS RECOVERED ABOUT 25 YEARS AGO. (G POUND, TELECON 29.7.08)

Circumstances of loss

BUILT 1898 BY J PRIESTMAN & CO., SUNDERLAND, WITH 3 CYLINDER TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 204HP. ON PASSAGE CARDIFF FOR DUNKIRK. TORPEDOED & SUNK WITHOUT WARNING BY GERMAN SUBMARINE UB 20. 21 OF 22 CREW LOST. (SIBI)

General Comments

INTACT, UPRIGHT, BOWS NE

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 49 57.76 N,5 27.127 W
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FAQ

Where is the KILMAHO wreck located?

The KILMAHO wreck is located at coordinates 49 57.76 N,5 27.127 W.

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

The KILMAHO lies at a depth of about 51 meters and is located at coordinates 49 57.76 N,5 27.127 W.

How deep is the seabed around the KILMAHO?

The seabed around the KILMAHO lies at approximately 57 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the KILMAHO discovered?

The wreck of the KILMAHO was discovered in 1945.

What country did the KILMAHO belong to?

The KILMAHO belonged to GB.

What cargo was the KILMAHO carrying?

The KILMAHO was carrying railway: stock and construction materials,general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the KILMAHO?

The KILMAHO had a tonnage of 2155 tons.

What type of wreck is the KILMAHO?

The KILMAHO is classified as a steam ship.

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