Kingsdyke Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Kingsdyke Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 58.02 N,0 55.782 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.967000
  • Longitude: -0.929700
Wreck Depth 46 m
Water Depth 53 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name KINGSDYKE
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 79.3 m
Width 11.1 m
Draught 5.9
Sonar Length 70
Sonar Width 10
Shadow Height 8
Tonnage 1942
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 1, 1917
Original Detection Year 1944
Last Detection Year 2006
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Dec 19, 2012

Surveying Details

TORPEDOED BY 20 MILES NE 3/4 E OF CAPE BARFLEUR. (DODS). H03737/44 10.11.44 INS NDW IN 495900N, 005500W. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NOTE. H0121/45 22.3.45 SUNK IN 495900N, 005500W. (PORTSMOUTH LIST PASI, 22.3.45). 26.4.90 UNKNOWN IN 495804.5N, 005542W [EUR]. POSN ACCURACY 100MTRS. EXAM'D BY MAGNETOMETER, E/S & SONAR. LEAST DEPTH 46 IN GEN DEPTH 53MTRS. (FR WK RECORDS 1987 NO.14590369). SHOWN ON FR 6857 [1986 EDN]. AMEND TO WK 46MTRS IN REVISED POSN. NC 2613. HH100/351/22 21.9.05 WK HAS BEEN IDENTIFED AS KINGSDYKE BY THE RECOVERY OF THE BELL. (S EXCELBY, RECEIVER OF WK, EMAIL DTD 14.9.05). NCA. HH100/351/22 19.4.06 DIVED IN 4058.015N, 0055.780W [WGD]. LENGTH 60-80MTRS, WIDTH 10MTRS, HT 8MTRS BY E/S & DEPTH GAUGE. BOLT UPRIGHT. BRIDGE SECTION COLLAPSED TO ONE SIDE. METAL MAST FALLEN TO DECK. IDENTIFIED BY BELL (RECOVERED BY J BARLOW & E LEPA). (DELTA DIVERS). NCA.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1888 BY SCHLESINGER, DAVIS & CO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY LOWLANDS SS CO. COMPOUND EXPANSION ENGINE OF 207NHP FOR 8.5 KNOTS. TORPEDOED & SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE. 16 MEN LOST. (DODS).

General Comments

UPRIGHT, INTACT, DIMENSIONS BY DIVER

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FAQ

Where is the KINGSDYKE wreck located?

The KINGSDYKE wreck is located at coordinates 49 58.02 N,0 55.782 W.

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

The KINGSDYKE lies at a depth of about 46 meters and is located at coordinates 49 58.02 N,0 55.782 W.

How deep is the seabed around the KINGSDYKE?

The seabed around the KINGSDYKE lies at approximately 53 meters deep.

When did the KINGSDYKE sink?

The KINGSDYKE sank on Mar 1, 1917.

When was the wreck of the KINGSDYKE discovered?

The wreck of the KINGSDYKE was discovered in 1944.

What country did the KINGSDYKE belong to?

The KINGSDYKE belonged to GB.

What cargo was the KINGSDYKE carrying?

The KINGSDYKE was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the KINGSDYKE?

The KINGSDYKE had a tonnage of 1942 tons.

What type of wreck is the KINGSDYKE?

The KINGSDYKE is classified as a steam ship.

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