Kingston Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Kingston Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		27 46.65 N,33 52.533 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 27.777500
  • Longitude: 33.875550
Water Depth 0 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name KINGSTON
Type steam ship
Length 78 m
Width 10 m
Draught 6
Tonnage 1449
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 16, 1881
Bottom Texture Coral
Original Detection Year 1921
Last Detection Year 2025
Original Source unknown
Last Amended Date Sep 8, 2025

Surveying Details

H5401/21 H5401/21 [NO DATE] WRECK [OLD SYMBOL] IN 274618N, 335240E. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). BA 2838. H5401/21 6.2.47 H5401/21 6.2.47 AMENDED TO ST IN 274639N, 335233E. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NE 2838. H958/63 17.8.64 H958/63 17.8.64 NOW IN 274638N, 335224E. (H210). NC 2375. H2713/66 19.12.83 H2713/66 19.12.83 NOT SIGHTED WHILE COASTING AROUND SHOAL DURING DAYLIGHT AT A DISTANCE OF 5C. (MV AQABA, HN DTD 16.11.83). NCA. H2289/82 16.5.84 H2289/82 16.5.84 DELETED. (MV STENA HISPANIA, 29.2.84). - NM 1487/84. HH476/350/01 13.2.91 HH476/350/01 13.2.91 CONSPICUOUS STRANDED WK OBSERVED IN 274648N, 335236E. POSN ACCURATE, OBTAINED USING SHIP STATIONS AND RADAR BRG AND DISTANCE. (MV SUPER SERVANT, HN 18.1.91) - NM 585/91. HH479/803/01 1.11.95 HH479/803/01 1.11.95 NOT SHOWN ON PLAN: SHAB ALI ANCHORAGES. (RED SEA PILOT P236, IMRAY LAURIE NORIE & WILSON) NCA. HH100/351/11 25.1.96 HH100/351/11 25.1.96 REPD TO BE OLD VESSEL, CIRCA 1900, WITH HUGE PROPELLER AND 2 BOILERS LYING ON MAIN DECK IN 274641N, 335233E. (C P STOLL). 12.5.97 12.5.97 WGD POSN: 274639N, 335232E. NC 2374, 2375. 2.11.98 2.11.98 VESSEL IS ACTUALLY SS KINGSTON, KNOWN LOCALLY AS SARAH H, NAMED BY LOCAL SKIPPER AFTER HIS WIFE! (DIVER MAGAZINE, NOV'98). 4.12.00 4.12.00 WGD POSN RE-ASSESSED BY GEO REFERENCING NOW SHOWN IN 2746.667N, 03352.533E. NE 2374.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT OF IRON IN 1871 BY THE OSWALD SB CO, SUNDERLAND. COMPOUND INVERTED ENGINES OF 130 NHP. SINGLE SHAFT. SPEED 11 KNOTS. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY COMMERCIAL SS CO. PASSAGE LONDON FOR ADEN. ?HIT REEF AND WAS LOST. (DODS)

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 27 46.65 N,33 52.533 E
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FAQ

Where is the KINGSTON wreck located?

The KINGSTON wreck is located at coordinates 27 46.65 N,33 52.533 E.

When did the KINGSTON sink?

The KINGSTON sank on Feb 16, 1881.

When was the wreck of the KINGSTON discovered?

The wreck of the KINGSTON was discovered in 1921.

What cargo was the KINGSTON carrying?

The KINGSTON was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the KINGSTON?

The KINGSTON had a tonnage of 1449 tons.

What type of wreck is the KINGSTON?

The KINGSTON is classified as a steam ship.

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