Kingfisher (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Kingfisher (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 34.782 N,0 38.655 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.579700
  • Longitude: 0.644250
Wreck Depth 39 m
Water Depth 44 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name KINGFISHER (PROBABLY)
Type motor vessel
Flag GB
Sonar Length 38
Sonar Width 13
Shadow Height 4
Orientation 117
Tonnage 276
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods,vehicles,machinery and mechanical parts
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 24, 1940
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 2007
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Surveying Details H01001/40 H01001/40 SUNK IN 503000N, 002800E, APPROX. (TRADE DIVISION LIST). 23.4.45 23.4.45 WK REPD IN 503506N, 003842E. SWEEP PARTED AT MAST. LEAST E/S DEPTH 20FMS. (C-IN-C PORTSMOUTH, FEB 1945). 14.7.71 14.7.71 INS AS NDW. NC 536. 1.273 AMEND TO WK 36MTRS. NC 536. H4959/73 4.4.75 H4959/73 4.4.75 EXAM'D 9.9.74 IN 503448N, 003845E [OGB] USING HIFIX/3 [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 38.4 IN GEN DEPTH 43MTRS. DCS3 HT 6.0MTRS. LIES N/S. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 55/74). CHART AS WK 37MTRS. - NM 2531/75. H4121/76 3.4.76 H4121/76 3.4.76 EXAM'D 9.6.76. SWEPT CLEAR AT 33.0, FOUL AT 36.0MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 36.8 IN GEN DEPTH 42MTRS. (HMS ECHO, HI 41/76). AMEND TO SW 33MTRS. BR STD. HH100/351/08 29.1.94 HH100/351/08 29.1.94 WK IN 503446N, 003843E THOUGHT PROBABLY TO BE THE 'KINGFISHER'. DIVED ON AND FOUND TO BE FULL OF MOTORBIKE WHEELS. (S HOWLAND/E CHALLANS, 21.1.94). HH091/156/01 28.6.07 HH091/156/01 28.6.07 EXAM'D 20.12.06 IN 5034.782N, 0038.655E [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 39.72 IN GEN DEPTH 44.03MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 38MTRS, WIDTH 13MTRS, HT 4MTRS. LIES 177/297 DEGS WITH BOWS ?297 DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. (OSAE, HI 1159). INTACT. SEDIMENT BUILD-UP TO W, TAIL TO E. AMEND WK 39MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Jun 28, 2007

Circumstances of loss

PASSAGE MILFORD HAVEN FOR LONDON. TORPEDOED BY E-BOAT. (WW2SL & LL WW2).

General Comments

INTACT, BOWS ?NW, SEDIMENT BUILD-UP TO W, TAIL TO E

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 50 34.782 N,0 38.655 E
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FAQ

Where is the KINGFISHER (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The KINGFISHER (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 50 34.782 N,0 38.655 E.

How deep is the KINGFISHER (PROBABLY) and where exactly is it located?

The KINGFISHER (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 39 meters and is located at coordinates 50 34.782 N,0 38.655 E.

How deep is the seabed around the KINGFISHER (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the KINGFISHER (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 44 meters deep.

When did the KINGFISHER (PROBABLY) sink?

The KINGFISHER (PROBABLY) sank on Jun 24, 1940.

When was the wreck of the KINGFISHER (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the KINGFISHER (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1940.

What country did the KINGFISHER (PROBABLY) belong to?

The KINGFISHER (PROBABLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the KINGFISHER (PROBABLY) carrying?

The KINGFISHER (PROBABLY) was carrying general and mixed goods,vehicles,machinery and mechanical parts.

What was the tonnage of the KINGFISHER (PROBABLY)?

The KINGFISHER (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 276 tons.

What type of wreck is the KINGFISHER (PROBABLY)?

The KINGFISHER (PROBABLY) is classified as a motor vessel.

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