Kingston Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Kingston Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 46.97 N,3 0.691 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.782833
  • Longitude: 3.011517
Wreck Depth 33 m
Water Depth 43 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name KINGSTON
Type trawler
Flag DK
Length 35.1 m
Width 6.7 m
Draught 3
Sonar Length 30
Sonar Width 7
Shadow Height 4
Orientation 30
Tonnage 192
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 3, 1984
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions ,,000.5,145
Original Detection Year 1984
Last Detection Year 2021
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Last Amended Date May 18, 2021

Surveying Details

H4753/82 15.8.84 SANK IN 534800N, 030000E APPROX. (YARMOUTH MRCC, 3.7.84). INS AS WK USC PA 30MTRS. BR STD. POSN 534700N, 030100E APPROX. (NETHERLANDS NM 475(P)/84). H4352/84 1.5.85 LOCATED IN 534705N, 030058E [EUR]. LEAST DEPTH 25MTRS. (NETHERLANDS NM 187/85). AMEND TO WK 25MTRS IN 534705N, 030058E [OGB]. - NM 1407/85. H3836/2/86 27.10.87 EXAM'D 22.6.87 IN 534702N, 030047E [OGB] USING SYLEDIS. SWEPT CLEAR ON 22.6.87 AT 34.0, FOUL AT 34.5MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 37.4 IN GEN DEPTH 43MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 43.5MTRS. DCS3 HT 4MTRS, LENGTH 30MTRS, WIDTH 7MTRS. LYING 030/210DEG WITH SCOUR DEVELOPING TO SSE OF WK. (LAND & MARINE ENG LTD, HI 355B). AMEND TO SW 34MTRS. - NM 3382/87. 2.5.07 SHOWN AS WK SW 33MTRS IN 5347.053N, 0300.673E [WGD] ON NETHERLANDS 1632 [INT 1420] [2007 EDN, CO-PRODUCTION]. NE 1632.

Circumstances of loss

SANK DUE TO LEAKAGE.

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FAQ

Where is the KINGSTON wreck located?

The KINGSTON wreck is located at coordinates 53 46.97 N,3 0.691 E.

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

The KINGSTON lies at a depth of about 33 meters and is located at coordinates 53 46.97 N,3 0.691 E.

How deep is the seabed around the KINGSTON?

The seabed around the KINGSTON lies at approximately 43 meters deep.

When did the KINGSTON sink?

The KINGSTON sank on Jul 3, 1984.

When was the wreck of the KINGSTON discovered?

The wreck of the KINGSTON was discovered in 1984.

What country did the KINGSTON belong to?

The KINGSTON belonged to DK.

What was the tonnage of the KINGSTON?

The KINGSTON had a tonnage of 192 tons.

What type of wreck is the KINGSTON?

The KINGSTON is classified as a trawler.

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