Kinoccary (Possibly)(Bow Section) Wreck
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Wreck Category | non-dangerous wreck |
| Status | Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist |
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Kinoccary (possibly)(bow section) Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM) |
51 38.23 N,8 35.04 W |
| Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees |
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| Water Depth | 6 m |
| Water Level Effect | always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum | Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name | KINOCCARY (POSSIBLY)(BOW SECTION) |
| Type | steam ship |
| Tonnage | 7000 |
| Conspic Visual | not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar | not radar conspicuous |
| Bottom Texture | Sand |
| Original Detection Year | 1974 |
| Last Detection Year | 1987 |
| Original Source | other |
| Surveying Details | H1289/74 17.12.74 KNOWN LOCALLY AS WK OF 'KINOCCARY'. THOUGHT TO HAVE BEEN OIL TANKER WHICH RAN AGROUND ON REEF WHICH RUNS OUT FROM GARRETTSTOWN STRAND AND BROKE IN TWO. BOW SECTION LIES UPSIDE DOWN, IN ABOUT 3FMS [5.4MTRS], IN W PART OF BAY. STERN SECTION YET TO BE FOUND. (M COLLINS, 11.12.74). NCA YET, POSN 513812N, 083500W [OSI]. NCA. 15.12.87 NOT FOUND DURING E/S SURVEY CARRIED OUT NOV '87, PRIOR TO LAYING CABLE. (CABLE & WIRELESS, CHELMSFORD, TELECON). NCA. AMEND DEAD. |
| Last Amended Date | Aug 7, 2014 |
Circumstances of loss
RAN ONTO REEF OFF GARRETTSTOWN STRAND IN HEAVY WEATHER AND BROKE IN TWO. (M COLLINS)
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