Kilmore Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status historic
Kilmore Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 23.73 N,2 29.79 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.395500
  • Longitude: 2.496500
Wreck Depth 20.4 m
Water Depth 30 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name KILMORE
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 87.5 m
Width 11.6 m
Draught 5.5
Tonnage 2215
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 29, 1906
Original Detection Year 1963
Last Detection Year 2025
Original Source research vessel
Last Amended Date May 15, 2025

Surveying Details

H5151/62 20.3.63 WK LOCATED 2.12.62 IN 512346N, 022945E USING DECCA. LEAST E/S DEPTH 62FT IN GEN DEPTH 16FMS. (R/V CLIONE HN, FISH LAB LOWESTOFT). INS AS DWPA. - NM 571/63. H5151/62 22.10.63 WK 23MTRS IN 512346N, 023003E [EUR]. (HAGUE NM 3037/63). AMEND WK 12FMS. - NM 2170/63. 26.10.81 AMEND WK 23MTRS. NE 323. H2731/85 22.12.87 NOW SW 20.5MTRS IN 512348N, 022954E [EUR]. (OSTEND NM 155/87). - NM 304/88. HH100/351/05 6.12.91 WK DIVED 1991 IN POSN 512347.5N, 022943E [WGD] USING GPS. IDENTIFIED AS THE SS KILMORE. (R VERPOORTE, 28.11.91). NCA. 6.9.93 SHOWN IN 512348N, 022953E [EUR] ON NETHERLANDS 3371 [1993 EDN]. NCA. HH342/700/01 13.3.97 NOW IN 512347N, 022952E [EUR]. (BELGIAN NM 5/69/97). BR STD. SEP 2010/000138707 14.10.10 SHOWN AS SW 20.4MTRS [LAT] IN 5123.750N, 0229.820E [WGD] ON BELGIAN 102 [NE 1.6.10].

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1890 BY EDWARDS'S SHIPBUILDING CO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY WM JOHNSTON & CO. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 218NHP. PASSAGE ANTWERP FOR LIVERPOOL. SANK FOLLOWING A COLLISION WITH BRITISH SS MONTEZUMA. (DODS).

General Comments

45m radius, anchoring, fishing, dredging prohibited

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FAQ

Where is the KILMORE wreck located?

The KILMORE wreck is located at coordinates 51 23.73 N,2 29.79 E.

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

The KILMORE lies at a depth of about 20.4 meters and is located at coordinates 51 23.73 N,2 29.79 E.

How deep is the seabed around the KILMORE?

The seabed around the KILMORE lies at approximately 30 meters deep.

When did the KILMORE sink?

The KILMORE sank on Jul 29, 1906.

When was the wreck of the KILMORE discovered?

The wreck of the KILMORE was discovered in 1963.

What country did the KILMORE belong to?

The KILMORE belonged to GB.

What cargo was the KILMORE carrying?

The KILMORE was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the KILMORE?

The KILMORE had a tonnage of 2215 tons.

What type of wreck is the KILMORE?

The KILMORE is classified as a steam ship.

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