King Idwal Wreck
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Wreck Category | non-dangerous wreck |
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King idwal Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM) |
56 44 N,19 13 W |
| Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees |
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| Water Depth | 1200 m |
| Water Level Effect | always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum | Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name | KING IDWAL |
| Type | steam ship |
| Flag | GB |
| Length | 121.9 m |
| Width | 15.8 m |
| Draught | 8.5 |
| Tonnage | 5115 |
| Tonnage Type | gross |
| Conspic Visual | not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar | not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk | Nov 23, 1940 |
| Original Detection Year | 1940 |
| Last Detection Year | 1987 |
| Original Source | other |
| Last Amended Date | Oct 5, 2004 |
Circumstances of loss
BUILT IN 1920 BY TAIKOO DOCKYARD & ENGINEERING CO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY KING LINE. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 517NHP FOR 11.5 KNOTS. PASSAGE LIVERPOOL FOR BALTIMORE IN CONVOY. TORPEDOED BY U-123. (DODS & AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES).
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56 44 N,19 13 W
King Idwal on Wreck Map
King Idwal Wreck on Google Map
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