Kintyre Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Kintyre Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 53.195 N,4 53.988 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.886583
  • Longitude: -4.899800
Wreck Depth 34 m
Water Depth 38 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name KINTYRE
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 56.4 m
Width 7 m
Draught 3.7
Sonar Length 50
Shadow Height 4
Orientation 100
Tonnage 314
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 18, 1907
Original Detection Year 1907
Last Detection Year 2000
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Surveying Details 24.9.07 WK [OLD SYMBOL] LIES S 045DEGS W, 2.5C FROM WEMYSS PT. (SHIPPING GAZETTE, THE TRUSTEES, CLYDE LIGHTHOUSES) - NM 1333/07. H1915/35 8.5.35 DELETE FROM CHARTS. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED) H1310/80 3.3.80 HAD IRON HULL, SINGLE FUNNEL, 2 MASTS. LAUNCHED 10.6.1868. (P. MOIR, PRESTWICK). H1310/81/2 POSN GIVEN AS 555342N, 045454W. (D MCENTEE, GLASGOW) NCA YET. H1310/82/13 28.4.82 LOCATED IN APPROX LISTED POSN IN GEN DEPTH 40MTRS. LIES, WITH HULL VIRTUALLY INTACT AND SOME SUPERSTRUCTURE AFT OF FOR'D HOLD, ON,STEEP SAND SLOPE. BOW SHOALEST PART, WHERE DIVERS GUAGE DEPTH 36MTRS AT 281200A MAR 82 OBTAINED. (P. MOIR, 21.4.82) CHART AS WK PA 34MTRS. R/P. H4065/85 18.2.87 EXAM'D 29.6.86 IN 555312N, 045355W USING TRISPONDER [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 34 IN GEN DEPTH 33-43MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 4MTRS, LENGTH 50MTRS. LYING 100/280DEG, UPRIGHT AND ON A STEEPLY SLOPING SEABED. (HMS HECLA, HI 322) G/S. 3.4.00 PLATING FALLEN AWAY FROM HULL. HULL MORE INTACT ON PORT SIDE. WRECKAGE EMBEDDED IN SEAFLOOR. LARGE GASH CAUSED BY COLLISION ON STBD SIDE JUST BEHIND ENGINE ROOM. ROOF OF ENGINE ROOM MISSING GIVING GOOD VIEW OF LARGE BOILER. (DIVER MAGAZINE APRIL 2000)
Last Amended Date Apr 3, 2000

Circumstances of loss

SANK FOLLOWING A COLLISION WITH SS MAORI.

General Comments

UPRIGHT

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FAQ

Where is the KINTYRE wreck located?

The KINTYRE wreck is located at coordinates 55 53.195 N,4 53.988 W.

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

The KINTYRE lies at a depth of about 34 meters and is located at coordinates 55 53.195 N,4 53.988 W.

How deep is the seabed around the KINTYRE?

The seabed around the KINTYRE lies at approximately 38 meters deep.

When did the KINTYRE sink?

The KINTYRE sank on Sep 18, 1907.

When was the wreck of the KINTYRE discovered?

The wreck of the KINTYRE was discovered in 1907.

What country did the KINTYRE belong to?

The KINTYRE belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the KINTYRE?

The KINTYRE had a tonnage of 314 tons.

What type of wreck is the KINTYRE?

The KINTYRE is classified as a steam ship.

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