King Idwal Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
King idwal Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		56 44 N,19 13 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 56.733333
  • Longitude: -19.216667
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
Surveying Details H01001/40 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 564400N, 191300W. 3.8.87 SINKING POSN AS ABOVE. (WW2SL & AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES). NCA.
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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FAQ

Where is the KING IDWAL wreck located?

The KING IDWAL wreck is located at coordinates 56 44 N,19 13 W.

How deep is the seabed around the KING IDWAL?

The seabed around the KING IDWAL lies at approximately 1200 meters deep.

When did the KING IDWAL sink?

The KING IDWAL sank on Nov 23, 1940.

When was the wreck of the KING IDWAL discovered?

The wreck of the KING IDWAL was discovered in 1940.

What country did the KING IDWAL belong to?

The KING IDWAL belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the KING IDWAL?

The KING IDWAL had a tonnage of 5115 tons.

What type of wreck is the KING IDWAL?

The KING IDWAL is classified as a steam ship.

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