Kirk Maid Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Kirk maid Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		17 56.368 N,76 44.345 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 17.939467
  • Longitude: -76.739083
Water Depth 5 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name KIRK MAID
Type motor vessel
Flag GB
Cargo timber
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 7, 1964
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1965
Last Detection Year 2003
Original Source naval vessel
Last Amended Date Jul 14, 2010

Surveying Details

H792/65 1.3.65 ST IN 175619N, 764422W. (LT CDR CANTER, BEACH SURVEY TEAM, TELECON DTD 11.2.65). - NM 410/65. H1734/64 9.3.65 STRANDED WRECK OF SMALL COASTER, THE RUSTY HULK OF WHICH IS TOTALLY VISIBLE LIES 074DEGS, 14,200FT FROM PLUMB PT LTHO, FIXED BY HSA. (HMS VIDAL, HN 3/65 DTD 7.2.65). GIVES POSN 175613N, 764424W. BR STD. 1.3.78 NAS POSN: 175620N, 764421.5W. NC 454.. 13.11.99 WGD POSN: 1756.373N, 7644.338W. NE 454. 3.7.03 NOW SHOWN IN 1756.368N, 7644.345W [WGD]. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED) NE 454.

Circumstances of loss

ON PASSAGE FOR THE DOMINICAN REPUBLIC. DEVELOPED A LIST 4M OUT OF PORT ROYAL. (LLOYDS LIST).

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FAQ

Where is the KIRK MAID wreck located?

The KIRK MAID wreck is located at coordinates 17 56.368 N,76 44.345 W.

How deep is the seabed around the KIRK MAID?

The seabed around the KIRK MAID lies at approximately 5 meters deep.

When did the KIRK MAID sink?

The KIRK MAID sank on Sep 7, 1964.

When was the wreck of the KIRK MAID discovered?

The wreck of the KIRK MAID was discovered in 1965.

What country did the KIRK MAID belong to?

The KIRK MAID belonged to GB.

What cargo was the KIRK MAID carrying?

The KIRK MAID was carrying timber.

What type of wreck is the KIRK MAID?

The KIRK MAID is classified as a motor vessel.

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