Kingstown (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Kingstown (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 44.677 N,5 21.803 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.744617
  • Longitude: -5.363383
Wreck Depth 48 m
Water Depth 53 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name KINGSTOWN (PROBABLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 55.2 m
Width 8.4 m
Draught 3.3
Sonar Length 54.4
Sonar Width 9
Shadow Height 7.47
Orientation 94
Tonnage 628
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 13, 1941
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions ,,001.9,000
Original Detection Year 1941
Last Detection Year 2010
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Dec 6, 2011

Surveying Details

H02149/41 25.7.41 H02149/41 25.7.41 INS AS NDWPA IN 514224N, 052112W. - NM 1727/41. 19.8.52 19.8.52 AMEND TO NDW. NC 1178. 14.11.72 14.11.72 AMEND TO USC 15FMS. NE 1178. 18.12.72 18.12.72 AMEND TO USC 27MTRS. NC 1478. H3804/72 3.10.77 H3804/72 3.10.77 NOT LOCATED BY DCS3 WITHIN 5 CABLES OF LISTED POSN. (HMS WOODLARK, ROS DTD 17.12.76). DELETED. BR STD. H5001/72 19.11.80 H5001/72 19.11.80 WK EXAM'D 13.9.78 IN 514439N, 052144W [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 47 IN GEN DEPTH 53MTRS. SCOUR 3.4MTRS DEEP EXTENDS N. DCS3 HT 6.9MTRS. LENGTH 190FT. (HMS WOODLARK, HI 71B/78). INS AS WK 46MTRS. BR STD. 6.12.11 6.12.11 LOCATED 6.6.10 IN 5144.677N, 0521.803W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 48.03 IN GEN DEPTH 53.6MTRS. SCOUR 1.9MTRS DEEP. LENGTH 54.4MTRS, WIDTH 9.0MTRS, HT 7.47MTRS. LIES 094/274 DEGS WITH BOWS E. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. (FUGRO OSAE, HI 1328). INTACT. DEEP SCOUR EXTENDS SOME 60MTRS N OVER WHOLE LENGTH OF WK. AMEND WK 48MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1910 BY RAMAGE & FERGUSON LTD. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY WILLIAM M BARKLEY & SON LTD. SINGLE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 81 HP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY AFT. PASSAGE WATERFORD FOR SWANSEA IN BALLAST. ATTACKED BY GERMAN AIRCRAFT AND TAKEN IN TOW. SANK SIX MILES OFF ST ANNE'S HEAD WHILST UNDER TOW.

General Comments

INTACT, DEEP SCOUR EXTENDS N

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 44.677 N,5 21.803 W
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FAQ

Where is the KINGSTOWN (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The KINGSTOWN (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 51 44.677 N,5 21.803 W.

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

The KINGSTOWN (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 48 meters and is located at coordinates 51 44.677 N,5 21.803 W.

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

The seabed around the KINGSTOWN (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 53 meters deep.

When did the KINGSTOWN (PROBABLY) sink?

The KINGSTOWN (PROBABLY) sank on Jun 13, 1941.

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

The wreck of the KINGSTOWN (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1941.

What country did the KINGSTOWN (PROBABLY) belong to?

The KINGSTOWN (PROBABLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the KINGSTOWN (PROBABLY) carrying?

The KINGSTOWN (PROBABLY) was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the KINGSTOWN (PROBABLY)?

The KINGSTOWN (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 628 tons.

What type of wreck is the KINGSTOWN (PROBABLY)?

The KINGSTOWN (PROBABLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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