Kimya (Part Of) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Kimya (part of) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 8.954 N,4 27.944 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.149233
  • Longitude: -4.465733
Wreck Depth 11.6 m
Water Depth 14 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name KIMYA (PART OF)
Type tanker
Flag MT
Sonar Length 24.6
Sonar Width 22.8
Shadow Height 3.2
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 6, 1991
Bottom Texture 1,4
Original Detection Year 1991
Last Detection Year 2015
Original Source fishing vessel
Surveying Details HH210/350/01 6.3.91 FISHERMAN REPORTED SNAGGING NETS IN 530848N, 042754W. POSN BY DECCA. POSSIBLY ON DEBRIS FROM THE KIMYA. (MR MEAD, HOLYHEAD TOWING CO LTD, TELECON 1.3.91). INS AS FOUL. - NM 680/91. 26.4.91 BRIDGE STRUCTURE OF KIMYA REPORTED SNAGGED IN 530857.5N, 042744W. (K HURLEY, TELECON 22.4.91). HH210/350/01 11.6.91 DIVED 26.5.91 ON WRECKAGE IN 530857N, 042743W. POSN BY DECCA. GEN DEPTH 13MTRS. APPARENTLY A TANGLED HEAP OF DECK FITTINGS AND OTHER PIECES OF METAL, INCLUDING THE SHIP'S RUDDER WHICH IS UPRIGHT AND SUPPORTED BY TWISTED WRECKAGE, ALL LYING IN A SCOUR 25MTRS ACROSS AND 3MTRS BELOW SEABED LEVEL. HIGHEST PART IS RUDDER WHICH STANDS APPROX 7MTRS ABOVE BASE OF SCOUR. (K HURLEY, 28.5.91). AMEND TO USCPA 8MTRS IN 530854N, 042751W. - NM 1770/91. HH210/350/01 24.6.91 WRECKAGE LOCATED IN 530859N, 042748W. SWEPT CLEAR AT 12.75, FOUL AT 14.1MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 12.7 IN GEN DEPTH 14.3MTRS. DETERIORATING WEATHER PRECLUDED FURTHER EXAMINATION. (OCC, TH HARWICH, 23.6.91). AMEND TO SW 12.7MTRS IN REVISED POSN. - NM 1933/91. SEP 2015/000055076 4.1.16 EXAM'D 8.8.15 IN 5308.954N, 0427.944W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 11.6MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 14MTRS. LENGTH 24.6MTRS, WIDTH 22.8MTRS, HEIGHT 3.2MTRS. MAGNETOMETER READING STRONG. (HI 1451, MMT (UK)). AMEND DW 11.6MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Jan 4, 2016

Circumstances of loss

SEE [7456].

General Comments

WRECKAGE FROM PARENT VESSEL

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FAQ

Where is the KIMYA (PART OF) wreck located?

The KIMYA (PART OF) wreck is located at coordinates 53 8.954 N,4 27.944 W.

How deep is the KIMYA (PART OF) and where exactly is it located?

The KIMYA (PART OF) lies at a depth of about 11.6 meters and is located at coordinates 53 8.954 N,4 27.944 W.

How deep is the seabed around the KIMYA (PART OF)?

The seabed around the KIMYA (PART OF) lies at approximately 14 meters deep.

When did the KIMYA (PART OF) sink?

The KIMYA (PART OF) sank on Jan 6, 1991.

When was the wreck of the KIMYA (PART OF) discovered?

The wreck of the KIMYA (PART OF) was discovered in 1991.

What country did the KIMYA (PART OF) belong to?

The KIMYA (PART OF) belonged to MT.

What type of wreck is the KIMYA (PART OF)?

The KIMYA (PART OF) is classified as a tanker.

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