Kinnaird Head Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status lifted
Kinnaird head Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 29.665 N,0 45.983 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.494417
  • Longitude: 0.766383
Water Depth 7 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name KINNAIRD HEAD
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 43.3 m
Width 7.8 m
Draught 3.5
Tonnage 449
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo cement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 27, 1940
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 1942
Original Source other
Surveying Details H01143/40 11.2.41 POSN 512938N, 004605E. INS AS DW. - NM 285/41. H01167/40 12.2.41 G CONL BUOY INS 150FT S OF WK. - TFNM 347/41. H01167/40 7.10.41 BUOY INS ON CHART. - FNM 2342/41. H01167/40 7.9.42 DELETED FROM ALL CHARTS. - NM 1940/42.
Last Amended Date Sep 28, 2004

Circumstances of loss

9.8.42 EX-GOWERIAN. BUILT IN 1921 BY TAW SHIPYARDS, BARNSTAPLE. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY A F HENRY & MACGREGOR LTD. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 52NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. STRUCK GERMAN MINE. BROKE IN TWO. AFT PART LIFTED AND BEACHED 9.8.42 AND FOREPART A FEW DAYS LATER. (SIBI).

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FAQ

Where is the KINNAIRD HEAD wreck located?

The KINNAIRD HEAD wreck is located at coordinates 51 29.665 N,0 45.983 E.

How deep is the seabed around the KINNAIRD HEAD?

The seabed around the KINNAIRD HEAD lies at approximately 7 meters deep.

When did the KINNAIRD HEAD sink?

The KINNAIRD HEAD sank on Dec 27, 1940.

When was the wreck of the KINNAIRD HEAD discovered?

The wreck of the KINNAIRD HEAD was discovered in 1940.

What country did the KINNAIRD HEAD belong to?

The KINNAIRD HEAD belonged to GB.

What cargo was the KINNAIRD HEAD carrying?

The KINNAIRD HEAD was carrying cement.

What was the tonnage of the KINNAIRD HEAD?

The KINNAIRD HEAD had a tonnage of 449 tons.

What type of wreck is the KINNAIRD HEAD?

The KINNAIRD HEAD is classified as a steam ship.

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