Kilrea Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Kilrea Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 11.015 N,0 3.431 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.183583
  • Longitude: -0.057183
Wreck Depth 38.5 m
Water Depth 46 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name KILREA
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 57.9 m
Width 9.1 m
Draught 3.7
Sonar Length 60.8
Sonar Width 12.8
Shadow Height 8
Orientation 291
Tonnage 767
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo natural fibres and materials in general: unprocessed and products,wood: unprocessed and products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 15, 1944
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions 009.1,,001.4,318.0
Debris Field 039.8,,,294.0
Original Detection Year 1976
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source survey vessel
Surveying Details H4791/76 4.11.76 LOCATED 9.76 IN 541101N, 000318W [OGB] USING TRISPONDER. LEAST E/S DEPTH 40MTRS. LENGTH 150FT. LIES E/W. (DECCA SURVEY LTD). BR STD. H2534/74 5.12.79 BAD OBSTN (WK) IN 541104N, 000324W [OGB]. POSN FROM DECCA. (KINGFISHER BOOK OF TOWS VOL 1). NCA. HH090/730/01 17.12.97 EXAM'D 31.5.97 IN 541100.6N, 000323.8W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 41.4 IN GEN DEPTH 46.0MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 4.6MTRS. LENGTH 75MTRS, WIDTH 12MTRS. LIES 110/290 DEGS. WELL DEFINED, UPRIGHT AND INTACT. SUPERSTRUCTURE VISIBLE ON DCS3. MINOR DEBRIS TO N AND S. (GARDLINE, HI 730). AMEND TO WK 41MTRS. BR STD. HH100/351/13 30.4.98 REPORTED BY FILEY DIVERS TO BE 'KILREA'. (A C JACKSON & C A RACEY, LTR DTD 14.4.98). NCA. SEP 2016/000007250 06.05.16 EXAM'D 22.02.16 IN 5411.015N, 0003.431W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 38.5MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 46MTRS. LENGTH 60.8MTRS, WIDTH 12.8MTRS, HT 8MTRS, ORIENTATION 291/111. SCOUR LENGTH 9.1MTRS, 1.4MTRS DEEP TOWARDS 318DEGS. WK MAINLY INTACT, STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. DEBRIS SCATTERED AROUND THE BOW. (EGS, HI 1472) AMEND NDW 38MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date May 25, 2016

Circumstances of loss

FOUNDERED AND LOST AFTER COLLISION OFF FLAMBOROUGH HEAD. BUILT BY DUNDEE SHIPBUILDING CO, DUNDEE. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY WESTERN ISLES STEAM SERVICES LTD. PASSAGE ABERDEEN TO RIDHAM DOCK. SCREW PROPELLED. 3 CYLINDER TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE FOR 98 IHP.

General Comments

Mainly intact.

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FAQ

Where is the KILREA wreck located?

The KILREA wreck is located at coordinates 54 11.015 N,0 3.431 W.

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

The KILREA lies at a depth of about 38.5 meters and is located at coordinates 54 11.015 N,0 3.431 W.

How deep is the seabed around the KILREA?

The seabed around the KILREA lies at approximately 46 meters deep.

When did the KILREA sink?

The KILREA sank on Feb 15, 1944.

When was the wreck of the KILREA discovered?

The wreck of the KILREA was discovered in 1976.

What country did the KILREA belong to?

The KILREA belonged to GB.

What cargo was the KILREA carrying?

The KILREA was carrying natural fibres and materials in general: unprocessed and products,wood: unprocessed and products.

What was the tonnage of the KILREA?

The KILREA had a tonnage of 767 tons.

What type of wreck is the KILREA?

The KILREA is classified as a steam ship.

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